Current Affairs 2023 Questions and Answers

Current Affairs Questions and Answers

Candidates preparing for any competitive exam or interview need to have an excellent grasp of the latest current affairs GK questions. It will not only help them stay updated but will also enable them to form their own opinions of worldly matters. It can help them start conversations and give a good first impression.

Knowing the latest current affairs questions and answers is a must for candidates preparing for any kind of competitive exam. We have shared current affairs 2023 questions and answers, along with a GK quiz here.

Question 1

Tennis player, Wu Yibing has defeated John Isner to secure the ATP Tour title at the Dallas Open 2023. He is associated with which of the following country?

1. Japan
2. South Korea
3. Indonesia
4. China
5. Switzerland

Check Answer

China

Question 2

What is the theme of the 14th edition of the Aero India show which was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Bengaluru on 13th February 2023?

1. Conceive, Indigenize, Collaborate
2. In Stride with the Future
3. The runway to a billion opportunities
4. ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in Defence to Next Level
5. Path to Pride

Check Answer

The Runway to a Billion Opportunities

Question 3

In February 2023, the Bank of Maharashtra launched its private cloud platform to strengthen its digital infrastructure. In the context of this statement, what is the name of the private cloud platform?

1. MAHABANK SUVIDHA
2. MAHABANK STEP
3. MAHABANK NAKSHATRA
4. MAHABANK BRAHMAAND
5. MAHABANK DIGITAL

Check Answer

MAHABANK NAKSHATRA

Question 4

What is the theme of World Radio Day 2023, which is observed annually on 13th February to spread awareness of the importance of radio?

1. Radio and Trust
2. New World, New Radio – Evolution, Innovation, Connection
3. Radio and Peace
4. Advocating for Pluralism in Radio
5. Dialogue, Tolerance, and Peace.

Check Answer

Radio and Peace

Question 5

In February 2023, which of the following private lenders decided to acquire 100% equity shares of Sonata Finance for Rs 537 crore?

1. ICICI Bank
2. Yes Bank
3. Axis Bank
4. Kotak Mahindra Bank
5. HDFC Bank

Check Answer

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Question 6

In February 2023, which state government launched the ‘Family ID – One Family One Identity’ portal to identify families as a unit for implementing the ‘one job per family’ proposal?

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Gujarat
5. Uttarakhand

Check Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Question 7

The Annual Meeting of Members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA) – DHARA, is being organized in which of the following cities of India from 13th – 14th February 2023?

1. Lucknow
2. Patna
3. Shimla
4. Pune
5. Nagpur

Check Answer

Pune

Question 8

What is the focus theme of International Epilepsy Day 2023, observed on the second Monday of February every year?

1. There is no NEAM without ME
2. 50 Million Steps For Epilepsy
3. STIGMA
4. Friendship and Inclusion
5. No Epilepsy

Check Answer

STIGMA

Question 9

In February 2023, which state police will be conferred the President’s Colour Award for their outstanding service to the nation?

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Haryana
5. Madhya Pradesh

Check Answer

Haryana

Question 10

Which of the following team won its fifth Club World Cup title in 2023, held in the Abdellah stadium, Rabat, Morocco?

1. Real Madrid
2. Al-Hilal
3. Al Feiha
4. Al-Wehda
5. Flamengo

Check Answer

Real Madrid

Question 11

Who among the following will replace the incumbent President Mohammad Abdul Hamid to be elected as the 22nd president of Bangladesh?

1. Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu
2. A H M Mustafa Kamal
3. Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun
4. Asaduzzaman Khan
5. Zahid Maleque

Check Answer

Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu

Question 12

In February 2023, IIT Indore students Niyati Totala and Neel Kalpeshkumar Parikh were awarded the prestigious Global Best M-GOV Awards 2023 Golden award at the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE. They were awarded for _________.

1. Khyati App
2. No waste App
3. Blockbill App
4. Don’t Waste App
5. Farmit App

Check Answer

Blockbill App

Question 13

What is the theme of the ‘Financial Literacy Week’ 2023 which is being organized by the Reserve Bank of India from 13-17 February 2023?

1. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
2. Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour
3. Go Digital Go Secure
4. Credit Discipline and Credit from Formal Institutions
5. Consumer Protection

Check Answer

Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour

Question 14

In February 2023, Coal minister, Pralhad Joshi informed in Rajya Sabha, that 462 cases have been reported on the ‘Khanan Prahari’ and CMSMS Apps till January 2023. In this regard, what is the full form of CMSMS?

1. Coal Mine System for Management Surveillance
2. Coalfield Management System and Mine System
3. Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System
4. Curb Mine Supporting and Management System
5. Coal Mining Supporting and Management Surveillance

Check Answer

Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System

Question 15

In February 2023, which of the following private lender launched a pilot named ‘OfflinePay’ to test offline digital payments for merchants and customers enabling payment transactions in no mobile network area?

1. ICICI Bank
2. Axis Bank
3. Yes Bank
4. Kotak Mahindra Bank
5. HDFC Bank

Check Answer

HDFC Bank

Question 16

Who among the following has been elected as the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the 2023-24 tenure, effective from February 12, 2023?

1. Durgesh Kabra
2. Raj Chawala
3. Mayur Aggarwal
4. Aniket Sunil Talati
5. Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal

Check Answer

Aniket Sunil Talati

Question 17

Lalitha Lajmi, who passed away recently, was a veteran _________.

1. Writer
2. Poet
3. Film-maker
4. Painter
5. Classical Dancer

Check Answer

Painter

Question 18

Name the Indian institution, that has been ranked 39th globally in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking 2023? (February 2023)

1. Indian School of Business
2. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
3. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
4. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
5. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Check Answer

Indian School of Business

Question 19

The first “frozen-lake marathon” of India will be organized at __________ on February 20, 2023.

1. Nubra Valley
2. Tso Moriri, Ladakh
3. Chang La
4. Dal Lake
5. Pangong Tso, Ladakh

Check Answer

Pangong Tso, Ladakh

Question 20

In February 2023, which of the following nonprofit environmental organizations signed an MoU with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to eliminate plastic pollution in oceans and rivers around the globe?

1. 4ocean
2. Ocean Conservancy
3. Pacific Garbage Screening
4. Ocean Cleanup
5. Greenpeace

Check Answer

Ocean Cleanup

Question 21

In February 2023, who among the following will be honored with the prestigious UNESCO’s International Mother Language Award 2023 by Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on February 21?

1. Niranjan Pujari
2. Usha Devi
3. Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra
4. Jagannath Saraka
5. Veer Shankar Shah

Check Answer

Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra

Question 22

In February 2023, which of the following banks joined hands with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) to provide convenient and comprehensive retail financing solutions to their customers?

1. ICICI Bank
2. South Indian Bank
3. Yes Bank
4. Axis Bank
5. Punjab National Bank

Check Answer

South Indian Bank

Question 23

In February 2023, which of the following European Investment Banks signed an MoU with India’s Private lender, ICICI bank to fulfill the banking needs of Indian companies working in the European Union and European corporates operating in India?

1. Credit Agricole
2. ING Group
3. BNP Paribas
4. Belfius
5. mBank

Check Answer

BNP Paribas

Question 24

Javed Khan Amrohi, who passed away at 73 recently, was a veteran _________.

1. Writer
2. Linguist
3. Scientist
4. Music Composer
5. Actor

Check Answer

Actor

Question 25

Which of the following Indian Women’s cricket players has become the most expensive women’s player at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction?

1. Ashleigh Gardner
2. Smriti Mandhana
3. llyse Perry
4. Deepti Sharma
5. Harmanpreet Kaur

Check Answer

Smriti Mandhana

Question 26

What is the theme of the three-year campaign for International Childhood Cancer Day, observed on 15th February, which started in 2021 and ended in 2023?

1. Better Survival
2. Cancer or Life
3. We Lead the World
4. Better Survival for Cancer
5. We END Cancer

Check Answer

Better Survival

Question 27

In February 2023, which of the following state governments launched a monthly stipend scheme for junior lawyers, in which Rs 3,000 will be provided to the state’s junior lawyers?

1. Karnataka
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Maharashtra
5. Madhya Pradesh

Check Answer

Kerala

Question 28

According to the news article, released in February 2023, what percent of State’s estimated net budget expenditure to education has been allocated by the Bihar government?

1. 18.3%
2. 20%
3. 22.1%
4. 16.20%
5. 21%

Check Answer

18.3%.

Question 29

What is the theme of the second global hackathon — ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation’, announced by the Reserve Bank of India to develop solutions that have the potential to make digital financial services accessible? (February 2023)

1. Inclusive Digital Services
2. Protecting Banking Financial Strength
3. Building Business Resilience into Operating Models
4. Banking Workforce Strategies
5. Rebuilding and optimizing

Check Answer

Inclusive Digital Services

Question 30

How much budgetary outlay has been allocated by the government of India for the Namami Gange Mission-II till 2026?

1. Rs.21,500 crore
2. Rs.23,500 crore
3. Rs.20,500 crore
4. Rs.22,500 crore
5. Rs.26,500 crore

Check Answer

Rs.22,500 crore

Question 31

Which of the following banks was awarded the ‘Prathista Puraskar’ under the ‘Digidhan Awards 2021-22’ by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)?

1. ICICI Bank
2. anara Bank
3. Karnataka Bank
4. J& K Bank
5. UCO Bank

Check Answer

Karnataka Bank

Question 32

In February 2023, who among the following will be honored with the Most Promising Actor Award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) Award 2023 on February 20 in Mumbai?

1. Naveen Kumar Gowda
2. Sudeep Sanjeev
3. Upendra Rao
4. Shiva Rajkumar
5. Rishab Shetty

Check Answer

Rishab Shetty

Question 33

In February 2023, the union cabinet approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme named the Vibrant Villages Programme for the FY 2022-23 to _________ with the fund allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore.

1. 2024-25
2. 2026-27
3. 2025-26
4. 2023-24
5. 2027-28

Check Answer

2025-26

Question 34

In February 2023, Indian Overseas Bank launched the facility of issuance of the e-BG scheme in association with the National e-Governance Services Ltd. In this context, what is the full form of e-BG?

1. Electronic Bank Guarantee
2. Exchange of Bank Gold
3. Electronic Banking Guard
4. Electronic Bond for Governance
5. Electronic Banking Growth

Check Answer

Electronic Bank Guarantee

Question 35

In February 2023, which of the following financial companies launched ‘Vyapar Mitra Business Loans’ to provide working capital and business loans to micro and small businesses like traders?

1. Fullerton India Credit
2. Shriram City Union Finance
3. Bajaj Finance
4. CreditAccess Grameen
5. Muthoot FinCorp

Check Answer

Muthoot FinCorp

Question 36

In February 2023, which of the following payment bank has become the first to launch the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) enabled UPI LITE feature for multiple small-value UPI transactions?

1. India Post Payments Bank Ltd
2. FINO Payments Bank Ltd
3. Airtel Payment Bank
4. NSDL Payments Bank Limited
5. Paytm Payments Bank Ltd

Check Answer

Paytm Payments Bank Ltd

Question 37

In February 2023, PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Spain to strengthen the growing relationship between both countries in digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy transition, and sustainable development sectors. Who is the Prime Minister of Spain?

1. Isabel Díaz Ayuso
2. Irene Montero
3. Mariano Rajoy
4. Pedro Sánchez
5. Pablo Iglesias Turrión

Check Answer

Pedro Sánchez

Question 38

In February 2023, which of the financial corporations become the first company in India to launch and enable Unified Payments Interface transactions for foreign nationals visiting India?

1. Irctc.co.in
2. Orientexchange
3. SOTC
4. Extravelmoney
5. EbixCash Limited

Check Answer

EbixCash Limited

Question 39

In February 2023, the CAMSPay payment platform received the payment aggregator license from the Reserve Bank of India. Where is the headquarters of this payment aggregator?

1. Chennai
2. Ahmedabad
3. New Delhi
4. Kochi
5. Kolkata

Check Answer

Chennai

Question 40

In February 2023, the union cabinet approved the construction of the Shinku La Tunnel in Ladakh for better connectivity. In this context, the tunnel will be completed by __________.

1. December 2024
2. January 2025
3. cember 2025
4. July 2026
5. Septemeber 2024

Check Answer

December 2025

Question 41

In February 2023, who among the following has succeeded Susan Wojcicki, to become the new CEO of YouTube?

1. Sundar Pichai
2. Eric Schmidt
3. Steve Wozniak
4. Ramon Laguarta
5. Neal Mohan

Check Answer

Neal Mohan

Question 42

The 4th edition of a joint military exercise named EX DHARMA GUARDIAN 2023 is being held in which of the following provinces of Japan from 17th February – 2nd March 2023?

1. Tokyo
2. Hyōgo
3. Aichi
4. Shiga
5. Himeji

Check Answer

Shiga

Question 43

In February 2023, which of the following Indian institute signed an MoU with the Pratiksha Trust to commit over 450 crore rupees over the next 10 years for research, innovation, and translation in deep science?

1. IIT Madras
2. IIT Bombay
3. IISc Bangalore
4. IIT Kharagpur
5. IIT Varanasi

Check Answer

IISc Banglore

Question 44

In February 2023, the national level hackathon named KAVACH-2023 was launched in New Delhi. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

(A) It aims to identify innovative ideas for addressing the cybersecurity challenges of the 21st century

(B) It was organized by the AICTE and the Bureau of Police Research and Development.

(C) It aims to identify the Shift in ransomware.

1. Only A
2. A, B, and C are correct
3. Only B
4. Only B and C are correct
5. Only C

Check Answer

Only A

Question 45

In February 2023, which of the following state government launched the sixth phase of Sujalam-Sufalam Jal Abhiyan to raise the groundwater level and maximize the use of rainwater?

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Punjab
3. Goa
4. Gujarat
5. Madhya Pradesh

Check Answer

Gujarat

Question 46

Which of the following Indian Institutions has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Central Water Commission (CWC) for the development of the International Centre of Excellence for Dams (ICED)?

1. IIT Roorkee
2. IIM Nagpur
3. IISc Bangalore
4. Indian School of Business Hyderabad
5. IIT Delhi

Check Answer

IIT Roorkee

Question 47

Which of the following Indian Institutions developed an energy-efficient compressed air-based pipeline system for transporting coal and minerals, offering round-the-clock monitoring?

1. IIT Bombay
2. IIT Guwahati
3. IIT Kanpur
4. IIT Hyderabad
5. IIT Bhubaneshwar

Check Answer

IIT Kanpur

Question 48

In February 2023, a tripartite MoU was signed between the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, NIPER Hyderabad, and ___________ to deal with the problem of doping in sports in India.

1. SCO
2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3. FSSAI
4. FCI
5. Indian Council of Medical Research

Check Answer

FSSAI

Question 49

Name the AI/ML-based chatbot which was launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to help people get an answer to their queries related to the Aadhaar card?

1. UIDAI Humsafar
2. Aadhaar Mitra
3. UIDAI Dost
4. Aadhaar Saathi
5. Aadhaar Rakshak

Check Answer

Aadhaar Mitra

Question 50

The climate emergency campaign named Don’t Choose Extinction has won the Gold and Silver award in two different categories at the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. This campaign was launched by which of the following organizations?

1. UNEP
2. UNPF
3. UNESCO
4. FAO
5. UNDP

Check Answer

UNDP

Question 51

In February 2023, the president of India, Droupadi Murmu appointed 13 governors of the states. In this regard, which of the following is the correct match?

1. Arunachal Pradesh – Lt. General Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retired)
2. Sikkim – Lakshman Prasad Acharya
3. P. Radhakrishnan
4. Himachal Pradesh – Shiv Pratap Shukla
5. Ladakh – Biswa Bhusan Harichandan

Check Answer

Ladakh – Biswa Bhusan Harichandan

Question 52

In February 2023, who among the following has been elected as the new president of Cyprus?

1. Andreas Mavroyiannis
2. Nikos Christodoulides
3. Nicos Anastasiades
4. Averof Neofytou
5. Mustafa Akıncı

Check Answer

Nikos Christodoulides

Question 53

What is the theme of the second global hackathon — ‘HARBINGER 2023 – Innovation for Transformation’, announced by the Reserve Bank of India to develop solutions that have the potential to make digital financial services accessible? (February 2023)

1. Inclusive Digital Services
2. Protecting Banking Financial Strength
3. Building Business Resilience into Operating Models
4. Banking Workforce Strategies
5. Rebuilding and optimizing

Check Answer

Inclusive Digital Services

Question 54

Who among the following will become the first woman astronaut from Saudi Arabia to go on a space mission? (February 2023)

1. Amelie Schoenenwald
2. Nicola Winter
3. Sara García Alonso
4. Anthea Comellin
5. Rayyana Barnawi

Check Answer

Rayyana Barnawi

Question 55

What is the theme of the three-year campaign for International Childhood Cancer Day, observed on 15th February, which started in 2021 and ended in 2023?

1. Better Survival
2. Cancer or Life
3. We Lead the World
4. Better Survival for Cancer
5. We END Cancer

Check Answer

Better Survival

Question 56

In February 2023, which startups delivered SWARM drones to Indian Army that made the Indian Army the first major armed force in the world to operationalize these high-density SWARM drones?

1. Aarav Unmanned Systems
2. Aotom Technology
3. Dhaksha Unmanned Systems
4. DroneAcharya Aerial
5. NewSpace Research

Check Answer

NewSpace Research

Question 57

In February 2023, the union cabinet approved the construction of the Shinku La Tunnel in Ladakh for better connectivity. In this context, the tunnel will be completed by __________.

1. December 2024
2. January 2025
3. December 2025
4. July 2026
5. Septemeber 2024

Check Answer

December 2025

Question 58

In February 2023, PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Spain to strengthen the growing relationship between both countries in digital infrastructure, climate action, clean energy transition, and sustainable development sectors. Who is the Prime Minister of Spain?

1. Isabel Díaz Ayuso
2. Irene Montero
3. Mariano Rajoy
4. Pedro Sánchez
5. Pablo Iglesias Turrión

Check Answer

Pedro Sánchez

Question 59

Which of the following banks was awarded the ‘Prathista Puraskar’ under the ‘Digidhan Awards 2021-22’ by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)?

1. ICICI Bank
2. Canara Bank
3. Karnataka Bank
4. J& K Bank
5. UCO Bank

Check Answer

Karnataka Bank

Question 60

Burt Bacharach, who passed away at 94 recently, was a legendary _________________.

1. Writer
2. Scientist
3. Politician
4. Pop composer
5. Rock Dancer

Check Answer

Pop composer

Question 61

In March 2023, who among has been appointed as the director general of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)?

1. Anish Kumar Dayal
2. Rashmi Shukla
3. Pradeep Chandran Nair
4. M A Ganapathy
5. Sujoy Lal Thaosen

Check Answer

Rashmi Shukla

Question 62

Which of the following Indian ministries has been awarded the prestigious Porter Prize 2023 at Stanford University, California?

1. Ministry of Agriculture
2. Ministry of Education
3. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5. Ministry of Railways

Check Answer

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Question 63

Which of the following Indian cities has hosted the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the US on March 3, 2023?

1. Mumbai
2. Kolkata
3. New Delhi
4. Indore
5. Pune

Check Answer

New Delhi

Question 64

What is the theme of the 7th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference which is being held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from 3-5 March 2023?

1. Eastern Humanism for the New Era
2. Dharma-Dhamma Traditions in building the Post-Covid World Order
3. Sat-Chit-Ananda & Nirvana
4. State and Social Order in Dharma-Dhamma Tradition
5. Harmony of Religions – Welfare of Humankind

Check Answer

Eastern Humanism for the New Era

Question 65

In March 2023, who among the following has been elected as the new President of Vietnam?

1. Vo Van Thuong
2. Nguyen Xuan Phuc
3. Nguyen Phu Trong
4. Thi Xuan Trang
5. Pham Minh Chinh

Check Answer

Vo Van Thuong

Question 66

According to the 9th Women, Business and the Law 2023 report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) topped the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with 82.5 scores. In this regard, which of the following organizations has released this annual report?

1. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
2. UN Women
3. World Bank
4. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
5. Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Check Answer

World Bank

Question 67

Which of the following banks has appointed Abhishek Sankar Bagchi as the chief financial officer (CFO), after the completion of the tenure of Muralidhar Krishna Rao? (March 2023)

1. Bank of India
2. State Bank of India
3. Karnataka Bank
4. Axis Bank
5. Kotak Mahindra Bank

Check Answer

Karnataka Bank

Question 68

In which of the following states the NTPC commissioned the first air-cooled condenser in India that would help in water conservation?

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Rajasthan
3. Jharkhand
4. Odisha
5. Kerala

Check Answer

Jharkhand

Question 69

Which of the following stock exchanges has received SEBI’s approval to launch the rupee-denominated NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas (Henry Hub) futures contracts in its commodity derivatives segment?

1. Bombay Stock Exchange
2. Delhi Stock Exchange
3. National Stock Exchange
4. Calcutta Stock Exchange
5. India International Exchange

Check Answer

National Stock Exchange

Question 70

In March 2023, which of the following banks has become the third bank after SBI and Bank of Baroda to partner with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) to launch a single variant of co-branded travel credit cards?

1. ICICI Bank
2. Canara Bank
3. Punjab & Sind Bank
4. UCO Bank
5. HDFC Bank

Check Answer

HDFC Bank

Question 71

In March 2023, which of the cooperative banks launched the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) and ‘Swadhan-e-pension-Gov’ services for their account holders of the bank?

1. Punjab & Maharashtra Co-Operative Bank
2. Jamia Co-Operative Bank
3. Kangra Central Co-operative Bank
4. The Janata Co-operative Bank
5. Jain Co-operative Bank

Check Answer

Kangra Central Co-operative Bank

Question 72

Which organization has signed an MoU with the Renmakch to collaborate on Machinery & Plant (M&P) projects for Railways and Metro Rail, offering world-class equipment?

1. Godrej & Boyce
2. Robert Bosch
3. Neff GmbH
4. Milwaukee Tool
5. Siemens

Check Answer

Godrej & Boyce

Question 73

In March 2023, which of the following financial service providers received the SEBI approval to commence its mutual fund operations?

1. Tata Capital
2. Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited
3. Bajaj Finserv Ltd
4. Fullerton India Credit Company Limited
5. Sundaram Finance Ltd.

Check Answer

Bajaj Finserv Ltd

Question 74

What is the theme of the 8th Edition of the Raisina Dialogue that will be organized from 2-4 March 2023 in New Delhi?

1. Rethinking Democracy
2. End of Multilateralism
3. Achieving Green Transitions
4. Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in the Tempest
5. Navigating the Alpha Century

Check Answer

Provocation, Uncertainty, Turbulence: Lighthouse in the Tempest

Question 75

Which of the following Indian cities organized the first Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) meeting of the G20 from 1st – 3rd March 2023?

1. New Delhi
2. Chennai
3. Gurugram
4. Imphal
5. Shillong

Check Answer

Gurugram

Question 76

Which of the following temples has become the first temple to deploy the life-size motorized model of an elephant for performing rituals such as carrying processional deities?

1. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
2. Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple
3. Sri Vadakkumnathan Temple
4. Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathi Temple
5. Padiyanoor Devi Temple

Check Answer

Irinjadappilly Sree Krishna Temple

Question 77

Indian Air Force will participate in Exercise Cobra Warrior 2023, that will be organized in which of the following countries from 6th -24th March 2023?

1. The United States of America
2. UAE
3. South Africa
4. The United Kingdom
5. Sweden

Check Answer

Sweden

Question 78

Which of the following countries has organized the multilateral air exercise ‘Desert Flag VIII’ that will be held from 27th February to 17th March 2023?

1. Oman
2. Egypt
3. France
4. Tajikistan
5. UAE

Check Answer

UAE

Question 79

The movie RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli has bagged four awards at Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards 2023. In this regard, which of the following is not a correct option?

1. Best Action Film
2. Best International Feature
3. Best Original Song
4. Best Director
5. Best Stunts

Check Answer

Best Stunts

Question 80

In February 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed the restriction of the withdrawal limit of __________ for savings and current account customers of Uravakonda Co-operative Town Bank and Shankarrao Mohite Patil Sahakari Bank Ltd.

1. ₹10,000
2. ₹15,000
3. ₹25,000
4. ₹5,000
5. ₹50,000

Check Answer

₹50,000

Question 81

Which of the following football team won Santosh Trophy National Football Championship title 2023 after defeating Meghalaya in the final at the King Fahd International Stadium, Saudi Arabia?

1. West Bengal
2. Railways
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Karnataka
5. Service

Check Answer

Service

Question 82

In March 2023, the United Nations signed the first ‘High Seas Treaty’ to protect the ocean bodies of the world that lie outside the national boundaries. In this context, this treaty brings _______ of the world’s oceans into the protected domain.

1. 20%
2. 10%
3. 40%
4. 50%
5. 30%

Check Answer

Option E

Question 83

In March 2023, which of the following Indian Navy Ships has onboarded the first edition of the 2023 Naval Commanders’ Conference in the Arabian Sea off Goa?

1. INS Talwar
2. INS Satpura
3. INS Tarkash
4. INS Vikrant
5. INS Vagir

Check Answer

INS Vagir

Question 84

In March 2023, who among the following has been recommended by the board of directors of HDFC Bank as managing director and CEO for three years, with effect from 27 October 2023?

1. Sanjiv Mishra
2. V R Iyer
3. Narendra Singh
4. Sashidhar Jagdishan
5. S.A . Panse

Check Answer

S.A . Panse

Question 85

India ranks _______ in the Electoral Democracy Index and _______ in the Liberal Democracy Index (LDI) of the V-dem Democracy report 2023 .

1. 105th, 97th
2. 96th, 100th
3. 57th, 120th
4. 108th, 97th
5. 97th, 108th

Check Answer

Option D

Question 86

According to the National Statistical Office (NSO) report released in March 2023, the per capita income of India has shown a growth of _________ since 2014-15 .

1. Twofold
2. Threefold
3. Fourfold
4. Fivefold
5. Sixfold

Check Answer

Twofold

Question 87

In March 2023, the World Bank will provide a loan of $1 billion to India in two complementary loans of $500 million each. In this context, which of the following sectors would be improved by this loan?

1. Agriculture
2. Health
3. Education
4. Infrastructure
5. Renewable Energy

Check Answer

Health

Question 88

What is the theme of the Catch the Rain 2023 campaign, launched by President Droupadi Murmu, to turn the conservation of water into a mass campaign in the run-up to the monsoon season?

1. Jal hi Jeevan
2. Source Sustainability for Drinking Water
3. Swachh Sujal Shakti
4. Catch the Rain – Where it Falls When it Falls
5. Jal se Hoga Jeevan

Check Answer

Source Sustainability for Drinking Water

Question 89

In March 2023, SWAMIH Investment Fund completed 20,557 homes worth ₹12,000 crore since its inception in 2019. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) In SWAMIH Investment Fund, SWAMIH refers to Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing.

2) It is managed by the State Bank Group’s SBICAP Ventures Limited.

3) It aims to complete stressed and brownfield properties registered under Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).

1. Only 1
2. Only 3
3. Both 1 and 3
4. Only 2
5. All of the above statements

Check Answer

All of the above statements

Question 90

In March 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) prohibited the sale of hallmarked gold jewellery without the _______ alphanumeric hallmark unique identification number (HUID) after March 31, 2023 .

1. Three-digit
2. Five-digit
3. Six-digit
4. Seven-digit
5. Four-digit

Check Answer

Option C

Question 91

Name the Indian Hindi writer, who has been honored with the most coveted literary prize worldwide, the PEN America award for lifetime achievement in the literature on 2nd March 2023?

1. Vinod Kumar Shukla
2. Arvind Krishna
3. Satti Khanna
4. Taposhi Ghosal
5. Varun Grover

Check Answer

Vinod Kumar Shukla

Question 92

Who among the following has been elected as the fifth president of Nigeria after defeating Atiku Abubakar in the Presidential election of 2023?

1. Nyesom Wike
2. Muhammadu Buhari
3. Bola Tinubu
4. Peter Obi
5. Nnamdi Kanu

Check Answer

Bola Tinubu

Question 93

In March 2023, which country announced plans to establish the world’s first free zone, RAK Digital Assets Oasis, dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies?

1. China
2. The USA
3. India
4. UAE
5. Australia

Check Answer

Australia

Question 94

In March 2023, the Indian government approved the procurement of _______ HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from _________ for the Indian Air Force to meet the shortage of the basic trainer aircraft of IAF.

1. 70, HAL
2. 50, Boeing
3. 75, Airbus SE
4. 100, Lockheed Martin Corporation
5. 50, Airbus SE

Check Answer

70, HAL

Question 95

In March 2023, after receiving government approval, which of the following organizations will provide the three Cadet Training Ships for training and evacuation purposes?

1. Larsen and Toubro
2. Goa Shipyard Ltd
3. Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
4. Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Ltd
5. Homa Engineering Works

Check Answer

Larsen and Toubro

Question 96

What is the theme of the three-day-long Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela organized in New Delhi on March 2, 2023?

1. Agriculture and Organic Farming
2. Agriculture: Key of India’s success
3. India and the Story of Millets
4. Protein, Diet, Farmers and Healthy India
5. Nutrition, Food, and Environmental Protection with Shree Anna

Check Answer

Nutrition, Food, and Environmental Protection with Shree Anna

Question 97

Who among the following has been appointed as the first Ambassador-at-Large for Kartarpur Corridor by Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif?

1. Araish Singh
2. Pankaj Sing Kholiya
3. Ramesh Singh Arora
4. Subhash Gill
5. Simranjit Kaur

Check Answer

Subhash Gill

Question 98

In March 2023, the Government eMarketplace (GeM) commemorated the success of the “SWAYATT” initiative. In this context, what is the full form of SWAYATT?

1. Startups, Women, and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions
2. Strong Women, Advantage Youth, and Through eTransactions
3. Startups, Whole-sellers, and Youth-age Through eTransactions
4. Startups, Warehouse, and Young Advantage Through eTransactions
5. Startups, Women, and Youth Advantage eTransactions Through GeM

Check Answer

Startups, Women, and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions

Question 99

According to the Finance Ministry statement, the government has collected 1,49,577 crore as Gross GST revenue in February 2023, which is up by ________ on year on year basis.

1. 10%
2. 12%
3. 14%
4. 15%
5. 9%

Check Answer

12%

Question 100

In March 2023, Hekani Jakhalu became the first woman MLA of the 60-member Nagaland Assembly after winning the ________ constituency.

1. Ghaspani II
2. Tening
3. Peren
4. Western Angami
5. Dimapur-III

Check Answer

Dimapur-III

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