September 2023

Current Affairs (MCQ)

Q1. What is the rank of India in “Global Innovation Index 2023”

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 60
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings
published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Q2. Who Has Won Men‟s Single Title At „2023 US Open?

A. Novak Djokovic
B. Ivan Dodig
C. Austin Krajicek
D. Casper Rudd
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Novak Djokovic won the 2023 US Open men's singles title by beating Daniil Medvedev 6-3,
7-6(7-5), 6-3 in the final on Sunday. The Serbian legend bagged his fourth US Open singles title at Arthur
Ashe Stadium in New York after wins in 2011, 2015 and 2018.

Q3. Who won the „US Open 2023‟ Women‟s singles title?
A. Coco Gauff
B. Ons Jabeur
C. Aryna Sabalenka
D. Caroline Garcia
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final, 2–6, 6–3, 6–2 to win the women's singles
tennis title at the 2023 US Open. It was her first major singles title. Gauff became the first American
teenager to win the title since Serena Williams in 1999.

Q4. Which Country Won Maximum Medal At ‟19th Asian Games‟?

A. India
B. South Korean
C. China
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Asian Games 2023: Host China finished at the top of the table with 383 medals which
included 201 gold medals. India finished fourth with 28 gold medals. India's campaign at the 19th Asian
Games in Hangzhou ended with 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze to a total of 107 medals.

Q5. Which State‟s Biswanath Ghat has been named the Best Tourism Village of India 2023
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Himachal Pr
C. Assam
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: This recognition reflects the efforts of the Assam government in promoting rural tourism.
GUWAHATI: Assam's Biswanath Ghat has been adjudged Best Tourism Village of India 2023 from among
791 applications from 31 states and Union Territories in a remarkable feat ahead of World Tourism Day on
September 27.

Q6. Hoysala Temples Is Located In Which Of The Following State

A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: It is the largest monument in Halebidu, a town in the state of Karnataka, India and the former
capital of the Hoysala Empire. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake, and sponsored
by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire.

Q7. Which Of The Following Became India‟s 41st World Heritage Site?
A. Santiniketan
B. Gol Ghar
C. Sun Temple
D. Satpura TR
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Santiniketan, West Bengal has been inscribed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites
during the ongoing 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. Santiniketan is India's 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q8. Who Won the Title Of „2023 Diamond League‟ Final In Javelin Throw?
A. Neeraj Chopra
B. Ahmad Nadeem
C. Jakub Vadlejch
D. None
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch won the event with a best throw of 84.24m.
Chopra was the reigning Diamond League champion, but at the sunny Hayward Field on Sunday, he trailed
throughout the contest to Czech Republic's Vadlejch, who produced the contest-winning throw in his first
hurl of the spear.

Q9. Statue of Oneness Has Been Unveiled In Which State Recently?

A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. UP
D. Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the 108-foot-tall 'Statue of
Oneness' of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar in the poll-bound on September 21. The statue depicts
Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old child when he is said to have visited Omkareshwar.
Q10. Which team won the Asia Cup 2023 title?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Pakistan
D. Srilanka
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The fixtures for the tournament were announced on 19 July 2023. India defeated Sri Lanka by
10 wickets in the Final to win their eighth Asia Cup title.

Q11. Which cities have won the Smart City India Award 2022?
A. Pune
B. Mumbai
C. Indore
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Indore secured the prestigious national smart city award, reflecting its exceptional progress in
urban development strategies, followed by Surat and Agra. Indore's commitment to sanitation, water supply,
and urban environment earned it recognition as a leader in these vital areas.

Q12. Which City Has Topped In „Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2023‟?

A. Agra
B. Thane
C. Indore
D. Pune
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023, conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board,
indicates that Indore has clinched the top position among cities with populations exceeding one million.

Q13. Which Country Is The World‟s Best Country?

A. Japan
B. India
C. Switzerland
D. Sweden
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The overall ranking of Best Countries measure global performance on a variety of metrics.
Switzerland is the best country in the world for 2023.

Q14. What is the proposed reservation % for women in the Women‟s Reservation Bill 2023?
A. 22%
B. 33%
C. 44%
D. 55%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: This Women's Reservation Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 19 September 2023 during
the special session of Parliament. This legislation seeks to allocate 33 percent of the seats in the directly
elected Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for women. A bill to further amend the constitution.
Q15. What Is New Name Of „Old Parliament Building”?
A. Samvidhan Sadan
B. Modi Bhavan
C. Kartavya Sadan
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The old parliament building will be called "Samvidhan Sadan (Constitution House)," Prime
Minister Narendra Modi announced today in his last speech from the old building. He then led all MPs on
foot to the new parliament building, which will be the official Indian parliament from now onwards.

Q16. Antim Panghal Won Which Medal At „2023 World Wrestling Championships”?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: World Wrestling Championships 2023: Antim Panghal wins bronze medal, obtains Paris 2024
Olympic quota for India.

Q17. World‟s Highest Fighter Airfield Will Be Constructed In Which State/UT?

A. Uttrakhand
B. J&K
C. Ladakh
D. Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will construct India's highest fighter airfield in
Nyoma, a village in Ladakh. On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually laid the foundation stone
of the airfield in Eastern Ladakh.

Q18. Where is the 18th East Asia summit held?

A. New Delhi
B. Jakarta
C. Berlin
D. Bangkok
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Eighteenth East Asia Summit was held in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 6–7, 2023.
The East Asia Summit is an annual meeting of national leaders from the East Asian region and adjoining
countries.

Q19. India‟s 1st UPI ATM Has Been Launched By ______?

A. NPCI
B. Hitachi
C. Both A & B
D. None
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Hitachi Payment Services, a payments and commerce solutions provider, has introduced 'the
country's first-ever' UPI-ATM as a White Label ATM (WLA) in association with National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI), offering secure, card-less cash withdrawals.
Q20. Which City Became India‟s First Solar City ?
A. Jaipur
B. Sanchi
C. Patna
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Sanchi, home to the Stupa that has shown the light to the world for over 2,000 years, has
become India's first 'solar city'.

Q21. Which Country Unveiled Worlds First Portable Hospital ?

A. India
B. Japan
C. UK
D. USA
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India introduces the world's first mobile hospital, the Arogya Maitri Cube, as part of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's "Project BHISHM" (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).

Q22. Which Team Won Title Of “2023 Durand Cup”

A. Bangaluru
B. Mumbai City
C. Mohun Bagan SG
D. East Bengal
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Since independence, the army's presence is maintained by the participation of several clubs of
different regiments Indian Armed Forces as guest invitees. Army Green became the latest Army team to win
the competition in 2016. At present, Mohun Bagan are the current winners of the 2023 Durand Cup.

Q23. Who Became 1st Woman Chairperson Of Railway Board ?

A. Sakshi Singh
B. Anita Sharma
C. Jaya Verma Sinha
D. Ankita Gupta
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Meet Jaya Verma Sinha, the first woman Chairperson of Railway Board. Senior railway
traffic service officer Jaya Verma Sinha has created history to become the first woman chief executive and
chairperson of the Railway Board. She assumed her charge on Friday, September 1.

Q24. Who won the 65th Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023 from India?
A. Sanjay Malhotra
B. Ravi Kannan R
C. RK Ravi
D. Jitendra Singh
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Recently, Surgical oncologist Padma Shri Dr R. Ravi Kannan, Director of the Cachar Cancer
Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC) in Assam, received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for
2023.
Q25. Which Film Won The Best Film Award At '69th National Film Award‟
A. RRR
B. Rocketry
C. Pushpa
D. Gadhar 2
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: R Madhavan on Rocketry winning Best Feature Film at National Awards: 'Five years of
agony, pain...' R Madhavan's directorial debut, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect won the Best Feature Film at the
69th National Film Awards.

Q26. What Is The Name Of Female Robot For „Gaganyaan Mission‟ ?

A. Asha
B. Nisha
C. Vyom Mitra
D. Sakshi
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vyommitra, a female robot, was introduced at the inaugural session of the "Human
Spaceflight and Exploration — Present Challenges and Future Trends" event in January 2020. The name is a
combination of two Sanskrit words: Vyoma (Space) and Mitra (Friend), and it was created for the unmanned
Gaganyaan mission.

Q27. Which Scheme Won „National Award For E-Governance 2023”?

A. SVAMITVA Scheme
B. PMJDY
C. UDAN Scheme
D. JJM
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award for e-
Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services.

Q28. Who Has Won prestigious Norman Borlaug Field Award 2023 ?
A. Swati Nayak
B. Anjali Gupta
C. David Sen
D. Aakash Kumar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Odisha Scientist Swati Nayak wins Norman Borlaug Field Award 2023 - The Hindu Business
Line.

Q29. Which Country Became The World‟s Freest Economy?

A. Hongkong
B. India
C. USA
D. Singapore
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Singapore is now the world's freest economy, displacing Hong Kong after 53 years. Singapore
has dethroned Hong Kong to become the world's freest economy, according to a report released by Canadian
think tank Fraser Institute.

Q30. How Many countries are in the Sahel Alliance?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The three countries, all under military-led administrations, say the alliance is aimed at
ensuring collective defence and mutual assistance.

Q31. When Is „World Rhino Day‟Celebrated

A. 22 Sept
B. 25 Sept
C. 23 Sept
D. 24 Sept
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year! This special day provides the
opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in
their own unique ways. World Rhino Day activities vary from one participant to the next.

Q32. Exercise „SIMBEX 2023‟ Has Been Conducted By IND & Which Country?
A. Srilanka
B. Sudan
C. Singapore
D. S Korea
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The naval drill, now in its 30th edition, has grown more complex and robust as India and
Singapore's shared concerns about China deepen. INS Ranvijay and INS Kavaratti dock at Changi Naval
Base, Singapore, at the start of SIMBEX 2023.

Q33. Which state celebrated Nuakhai Festival Recently?

A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Odisha
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Nuakhai is an agricultural festival mainly observed by people of Western Odisha in India.

Q34. Who has developed the P7 Heavy Drop Parachute System?

A. ISRO
B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. DRDO
D. HAL
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: DRDO has developed P7 Heavy Drop System which is capable of para dropping military
stores up to 7-ton weight class from IL 76 aircraft. This system is fully indigenous and being manufactured
by L&T which makes the platform system, parachutes manufactured by Ordnance Factory.

Q35. Who Has Conducted „Operation Sajag‟ Recently?

A. Indian Airforce
B. Indian Coast Guard
C. Indian Navy
D. Indian Army
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 'Operation Sajag', a drill involving all stakeholders of the coastal security construct, was
conducted by the Indian Coast Guard along the west coast on September 18, 2023.

Q36. What is the rank of India in Crypto Adoption Index 2023?

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India ranks first among 154 nations in grassroots crypto adoption, per Chainalysis' 2023
Global Crypto Adoption Index. Despite challenging regulations, India excels in four key parameters.

Q37. Which State Govt Launched „Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana‟ ?

A. Manipur
B. Tripura
C. Odisha
D. Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Naveen Patnaik, CM of Odisha, introduced the "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana"
with the aim of improving the nutritional well-being of the state's populace and nurturing a healthier
tomorrow.

Q38. When Is “World Ozone Day” Celebrated Every Year?

A. 15 Sept
B. 16 Sept
C. 14 Sept
D. 12 Sept
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: World Ozone Day is celebrated on 16th September each year to commemorate the signing of
the Montreal Protocol, an international environmental treaty for phasing out of production and consumption
of Ozone Depleting Substances, that came into force on this day in 1987.

Q39. India Received 1st „C295 Aircraft” From Which Country?

A. USA
B. Spain
C. UK
D. Australia
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Under the terms of the deal, India would receive 16 aircraft assembled in Spain, while the
remaining 40 would be assembled in India. The country's armed forces took delivery of the first aircraft,
assembled in Spain, on Wednesday.

Q40. Exercise “Steadfast Defender” Has Been Conducted By _______?

A. NATO
B. Russia
C. G21
D. QUAD
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Steadfast Defender exercise is reportedly part of NATO's operational transition from
crisis response to combat operations, in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The manoeuvres are
expected to begin next spring and will involve 500 to 700 aircraft, over 50 ships and around 41,000 troops.

Q41. Which State Govt Launched „Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam‟ Scheme ?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pr
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: On September 15, 2023, the birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) founder C.N. Annadurai, the M.K. Stalin Government will roll out the
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Kalaignar Women's Rights Grant Scheme).

Q42. Which Is the Host Country Of G20 (Now G21) Summit 2023
A. India
B. Indonesia
C. France
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Now, India is hosting the event and they have invited the heads of 20 Countries which are the
part of G20 Summit 2023. All the events are being held in different parts of the country to show the
Diversity of India. G20 Summit 2023 Ministers Meeting will be held on 9th and 10th September 2023 at
New Delhi

Q43. Which Of the following became the 21st permanent member of G20 ?
A. Malaysia
B. African Union
C. Bangladesh
D. Srilanka
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The African Union became a permanent member of the G20 on 9th September 2023. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi invited the Head of the African Union, Azali Assoumani, to take his seat as a
permanent member of the G20 as the first session of the G20 Summit got underway in New Delhi this
morning.
Q44. India‟s 1st Underground Transformer Has Been Installed In Which City ?
A. Chennai
B. Pune
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: KJ George, the Energy Minister of Karnataka inaugurated the nation's first underground
power transformer in Bengaluru.

Q45. Which State‟s „Salem Sago‟ Got GI Tag ?

A. Gujarat
B. Goa
C. Tripura
D. Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Tapioca roots are known to contain approximately 30-35% starch content, making them a
valuable source for sago production. Salem Sago has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a
significant recognition of its unique qualities and the special connection it has with the Salem district in
Tamil Nadu.

Q46. Which State‟s Rayagada Shawls Got GI Tag Recently ?

A. Odisha
B. Goa
C. Maharashtra
D. Tripura
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Odisha: GI tags for Rayagada shawls, Koraput's kala jeera rice likely. Kapdaganda, the
handwoven shawls of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Dongria Kondhs of Rayagada
district, is all set to get the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag.

Q47. Which Country Hosted 43rd„ASEAN Summit 2023‟ ?

A. India
B. Malaysia
C. Indonesia
D. Laos
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Indonesia is ready to host the 43rd ASEAN Summit on September 5-7, 2023, President Joko
―Jokowi‖ Widodo has said.

Q48. When Is “Teachers‟ Day” Celebrated Every Year?

A. 4 Sept
B. 5 Sept
C. 6 Sept
D. 7 Sept
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Teacher’s Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations
to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education.
Q49. India‟s First Gorilla Glass Factory Will Be Established In Which State?
A. Gujarat
B. Meghalaya
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: India's first gorilla glass manufacturing facility by Corning Inc. to come up in Telangana. In a
major boost for Telangana, Corning Inc. has chosen Telangana to set up their gorilla glass manufacturing
facility, a first-of-its-kind investment in India.

Q50. What Is The Name Of IND‟s 1st Solar Mission ?

A. Aditya-L2
B. Artemis
C. Aditya-L1
D. NISAR
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: India's first solar observatory mission — Aditya-L1 — was launched by the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) on September 2. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its 59th
flight with the Aditya-L1 onboard, took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11.50
a.m.

Q51. Which Rocket Has Been Used To Launch 'Aditya-L1‟ Mission ?

A. PSLV-C57
B. LVM3 M4
C. PSLV-XL C25
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Aditya L1 mission launched on the PSLV rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in
Sriharikota.

Q52. How long the spacecraft will travel under the Aditya L1 mission?
A. 3.5 million km
B. 4.5 million km
C. 2.1 million km
D. 1.5 million km
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: On 19 September 2023, Aditya-L1 performed its last maneuvre around Earth to escape its
orbit and headed towards the Lagrange 1 point. It will take at least 4 months to further reach its destination,
1.5 million kilometers away.

Q53. Aditya L1 mission will observe ?

A. Photosphere
B. Chromosphere
C. Corona
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The instruments of Aditya-L1 are tuned to observe the solar atmosphere, mainly the
chromosphere and corona. In-situ instruments will observe the local environment at L1. There are seven
payloads on-board, with four for remote sensing of the Sun and three for in-situ observation.

Q54. Aditya L1 Mission carried how many total Payloads?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: There are total seven payloads on-board with four of them carrying out remote sensing of the
Sun and three of them carrying in-situ observation. Payloads along with their major capability of scientific
investigation.

Q55. Where will the Aditya L1 spacecraft be placed?

A. Lagrange Point 1
B. Lagrange Point 2
C. Lagrange Point 3
D. Lagrange Point 4
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian Point 1 (L1), which is 1.5
million km from the Earth in the direction of the Sun.

Q56. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurated Utkela Airport In Which State ?
A. Goa
B. Odisha
C. Tripura
D. UP
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Utkela airport is owned by the Government of Odisha. It has been developed as a regional
airport under the UDAN scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India at a cost of Rs.
31.07 Cr. Utkela airport has a runway of length 917 meters.

Q57. Ramban Sulai Honey Of Which State/UT Got GI Tag Recently?

A. Gujarat
B. Jammu Kashmir
C. Goa
D. Uttrakhand
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Bhaderwah's Rajmash and the Sulai honey from Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, have recently
been granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags. The renowned Bhaderwah Rajmash is a unique red kidney
bean variety known for its smaller size and distinctive texture.

Q58. IND‟s 1st indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor has Started in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: India's first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power plant in Gujarat's Kakrapar has
started operations at full capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

Q59. India‟s latest warship, Mahendragiri, has been launched in _______?

A. Cochin
B. Balasore
C. Surat
D. Mumbai
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: ―India's recent phenomenal economic rise and global ascendancy imperatively call for a
modern Navy to protect its maritime interests,‖ said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the launch of the
warship 'Mahendragiri' in Mumbai today (September 1).

Q60. Which Country Will Host 71st„Miss World 2023”?

A. India
B. Japan
C. France
D. UK
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: New Delhi is the capital of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New
Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sansad
Bhavan, and the Supreme Court.

Q61. Which State‟s “Chokuwa Rice” Got GI Tag Recently ?

A. Assam
B. Goa
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: This may sound like a bluff, but this is what makes Assam's Chokuwa rice so magical. Here's
an insight on the most unique possession of Assam's Ahom dynasty, which recently earned a GI
(Geographical Indication) tag for its exquisiteness.

Q62. Recently Onam Festival Has Been Celebrated In Which State?

A. Tamilnadu
B. Kerala
C. Gujarat
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The festival of Onam is celebrated throughout the state of Kerala.

Q63. LUPEX” Lunar Mission Will Be Launched By ________?

A. ISRO
B. JAXA
C. NASA
D. Both A& B
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: LUPEX is a joint robotic lunar mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The mission aims to send a lunar rover and lander
to explore the South Pole region of the moon by 2024.

Q64. When Will „National Space Day‟ Be Celebrated Every Year ?

A. 23 Aug
B. 24 Aug
C. 26 Aug
D. 28 Aug
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: PM Modi announced the celebration of India's National Space Day on August 23 every year,
naming the landing site of the lander as 'Shiv Shakti Point', and designating the point on the moon with
symbols of Chandrayaan-2 as 'Tricolor Point'.

Q65. National Health Authority (NHA) Launched 1st ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission)
Microsite In Which State?
A. Mizoram
B. Manipur
C. Meghalaya
D. MP
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The National Health Authority (NHA) had announced 100 microsites project for accelerated
adoption of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the country. Mizoram became the first state
in India to operationalise an ABDM microsite in its capital city Aizawl.

Q66. Exercise „Yudh Abhyas 2023‟ Has Been Conducted By IND &______?
A. France
B. USA
C. UK
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The 19 th edition of ―EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS‖ will be conducted from 25 th September
to 8 th October 2023 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA. It is an annual exercise conducted jointly by the
Indian Army and the United States Army.

Q67. Which Team Became 1st Team To Hit 3000 Sixes In ODI Cricket?
A. India
B. AUS
C. Srilanka
D. Newzealand
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Team India achieved a historic feat on Sunday, September 24, 2023, by becoming the first
team to smash 3,000 sixes in ODI cricket history. The Men in Blue achieved this milestone in the second
ODI against Australia at Indore, where they smoked 18 sixes in their innings of 399/6.
Q68. Which Team became No 1 ranked team in all formats of Cricket?
A. AUS
B. England
C. India
D. Newzealand
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: After their 5-wicket win against Australia, India became the number 1 ranked team in all three
formats i.e. Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

Q69. Recently Finance Ministry Predicts _________% Real GDP Growth For India In FY24?
A. 6.5 %
B. 7.0 %
C. 5.0 %
D. 6.9 %
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das in the October Monetary Policy
Committee meeting on Friday stated that real GDP growth for FY 24 is maintained at 6.5 per cent.

Q70. 14th edition of Global Skills Summit Held In Which City ?

A. New Delhi
B. Pune
C. Chennai
D. Gandhinagar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The 14th edition of the Global Skills Summit, held at FICCI, Delhi, featured the theme
"Building Skills. Empowering Youth. Creating Future." This theme underscored the importance of creating
a high-quality, industry-led skilling ecosystem in India

Q71. Fourth edition of „Nadi Utsav,‟ Has Been Celebrated In Which City ?
A. New Delhi
B. Pune
C. Ahmedabad
D. Guwahati
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The fourth 'Nadi Utsav' is being organized by the National Mission on Cultural Mapping
(NMCM) of IGNCA and the Janapada Sampada Division, scheduled from September 22 nd to September 24
th, 2023. This year's 'Nadi Utsav' will be hosted in Delhi situated on the banks of River Yamuna.

Q72. Which Country Will Host „2024 ICC Men‟s T20 World Cup”?
A. West Indies
B. USA
C. UK
D. Both A & B
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be the 9th edition of the T20 World Cup, a biennial
Twenty20 International tournament contested by men's national teams and organised by International
Cricket Council. It is scheduled to be hosted by the West Indies and the United States from 4 June to 30 June
2024.
Q73. Which State Govt Launched „Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme‟ ?
A. Assam
B. Gujarat
C. Goa
D. Tripura
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Assam government's most recent endeavor to increase employment prospects is the
Atmanirbhar Asom Cheme. The Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom (MMAA) Scheme would provide
financial help.

Q74. What Is The Theme Song Of “ICC Cricket World Cup 2023” ?
A. Dil Jashn Bole
B. Josh
C. Dil Dhadakne Do
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the official theme song 'Dil Jashn Bole,
for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, set to be hosted in India.

Q75. Which State Govt Launched „Griha Adhar Scheme‟ ?

A. Assam
B. Goa
C. Gujarat
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Goa government established the Griha Aadhar Scheme to help the state's female citizens
financially. Based on the income requirements and the applicants' yearly incomes, a short list of candidates
will be chosen. The beneficiaries' bank accounts will receive monthly transfers of financial aid.

Q76. Which Cricketer launched new brand „DNINE Sports‟ ?

A. MS Dhoni
B. Deepak Chahar
C. Virat Kohli
D. S Tendulkar
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Cricketer Deepak Chahar has bootstrapped to launch his own sports line, DNINE Sports. This
is less than a year after he launched his fantasy sports app. The sports line will have an investment of ₹2.5
crore and will retail products like shoes for cricket, clothing and accessories, etc.

Q77. Udhampur Railway Station Is Located In Which State/UT ?

A. Ladakh
B. J&K
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Udhampur Railway Station is situated in municipal committee of Udhampur, Jammu and
Kashmir, India. The average elevation of the station is 660.054 metres above mean sea level. The rail
distance between UHP and JAT is 53 km.

Q78. Which State Govt Launched „Sarpanch Samvad‟ Mobile App ?

A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Goa
D. Assam
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has launched the 'Sarpanch Samvad' app'. The launch
ceremony, held at the Raj Bhavan, was attended by over 30 sarpanchs from different parts of the country.
The app has been developed by the Quality Council of India (QCI).

Q79. Who Has inaugurated YashoBhoomi convention centre in New Delhi?

A. PM Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Rajnath Singh
D. N Sitaraman
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India International Convention and Expo
Center (IICC), aka YashoBhoomi, at Dwarka, Delhi on Sunday.

Q80. Who Launched „Project Abhinandan‟ To Enhance Passenger Experience

A. Air India
B. Indian Railway
C. NHAI
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Air India has launched 'Project Abhinandan' to enhance the on-ground experience for its
passengers. Specially trained Service Assurance Officers will be stationed at 16 major airports in India to
provide support and assistance to Air India guests.

Q81. When Was „PM Ujjwala Yojana” Launched ?

A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2018
D. 2019
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY, translation: Prime Minister's Lightening Scheme)
was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 1 May 2016 to distribute 50 million LPG
connections to women of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.

Q82. When is National Engineer‟s Day Celebrated Every Year

A. 15 Sept
B. 26 Dec
C. 16 Sept
D. 20 Oct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: National Engineers' Day in India is celebrated every year on September 15 to commemorate
the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned Indian engineer and statesman. In the
field of engineering, Sir Visvesvaraya was a pioneer who significantly influenced the growth of India's
infrastructure.

Q83. Which State Won 5th National Wheelchair Rugby Championship Title?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Maharashtra clinched the title of champions in the 5th National Wheelchair Rugby
Championship 2023 by securing a convincing victory over Karnataka, concluding with a final score of 31-
10.

Q84. Which State Govt Launched Mob Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme ?
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Goa
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh's cabinet has unveiled a multifaceted plan, including a Rs 10 lakh
compensation scheme for mob lynching victims, addressing recent incidents and the Supreme Court's
scrutiny.

Q85. Who developed self-branded Laptop & Micro PC Named „SMAASH‟ ?

A. Wipro
B. ITI Ltd
C. Intel
D. ISRO
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: ITI Limited has recently supplied around 9,000 laptops to government schools in Kerala. ITI
Limited's shares were up by 14.46 per cent after the company reported that a Central PSU under the Ministry
of Communication, has introduced its own branded Laptop and Micro PC named 'SMAASH'.

Q86. Who became fastest ODI player to reach 13,000 runs ?

A. Virat Kohli
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Babar Azam
D. David Warner
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Team India's 'run-machine' Virat Kohli became the fastest to complete 13000 ODI during the
Asia Cup Super 4 contest against Pakistan on September 11, 2023. He achieved the monumental feat in his
267 innings and emerged as the second Indian to join the list.
Q87. Which Country Won „SAFF U16 Championship” Title?
A. India
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Srilanka
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India emerge SAFF U16 champions, make short work of Bangladesh in final. THIMPHU,
BHUTAN: In the picturesque setting of Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, India's U-16 team
secured their status as champions of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023, defeating Bangladesh 2-0 in a
high-octane final.

Q88. Prathamesh Jawkar Won Which Medal At “2023 Archery World Cup”?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Indian archer Prathamesh Jawkar wins silver medal in 2023 Archery World Cup debut. Indian
compound archer Prathamesh Jawkar won a silver medal in his first appearance at the 2023 Archery World
Cup Final in Hermosillo, Mexico. Jawkar defeated world number one Mike Schloesser for the second time
in four months

Q89. Bangus Valley Festival Has Been Celebrated In Which State/UT?

A. Ladakh
B. Gujarat
C. J&K
D. Uttrakhand
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Sunday inaugurated the Bangus Valley festival on [Link]
festival aims to highlight the rural.

Q90. Who Is The Author Of „G20 @ 2023: The Roadmap to Indian Presidency‟ ?
A. V. Srinivas
B. Anjali Gupta
C. Nitin Singh
D. Abhay K
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: V. Srinivas, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India. S. K. Roushon, Tata
Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India. Ravi A. Rao, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Mumbai, India. A. J. Parameswaran, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India.

Q91. Who Is The Author Of A Book Titled „Fire on the Ganges‟?

A. Abhay K
B. Shanti Singh
C. Radhika Iyengar
D. Ruskin Bond
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Radhika Iyengar wrote the book "Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras",
published by Harper Collins. The book highlights the city of Banaras, also known as Varanasi, in India, with
a particular emphasis on the relationship between death and the afterlife.

Q92. Exercise “VARUNA 2023” Has Been Conducted Between India & Which Country
A. France
B. Maldives
C. UK
D. Italy
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: 21st EDITION INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE 'VARUNA' – 2023.

Q93. Exercise „BRIGHT STAR-23‟ Has Been Conducted In Which Country ?

A. Sudan
B. Egypt
C. India
D. USA
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The United States and Egyptian Armed Forces will jointly lead the BRIGHT STAR 23
military exercise being conducted along with over 30 participating nations at Mohamed Naguib Military
Base in Egypt from August 31 to September 14.

Q94. Who Won The Title Of „Miss International India 2023‟ ?

A. Anjali Sharma
B. Anita Dubey
C. Praveena Anjana
D. None
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Chartered Accountant Praveena Anjana Crowned Miss International India 2023. Praveena
Anjana of Udaipur has been crowned Miss International India 2023, gaining her position to represent India
at the Miss International pageant in Japan this October.

Q95. Which city is the host of Bharat drone Shakti 2023?

A. Pune
B. Guwahati
C. Ghaziabad
D. Patna
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Bharat Drone Shakti - 2023 at the Indian Air
Force airbase in Hindan Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on September 25.

Q96. Asia‟s Largest District Cooling Project Will Be Setup In Which City?
A. Pune
B. Agra
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Tabreed to set up Asia's largest district cooling project in Hyderabad.
Q97. Which Police Launched „Savera‟ Scheme To Assist Senior Citizens ?
A. Prayagraj Police
B. Patna Police
C. Agra Police
D. Bhopal Police
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: 'Savera', an initiative of the Uttar Pradesh Police to provide quick police assistance to senior
citizens in case of any emergency, also aims at considerably reducing the response time by UP 112—the
state police integrated emergency response centre

Q98. Which Country Launched „moon sniper‟ lunar lander ?

A. Japan
B. India
C. France
D. China
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Successful launch comes after India became the fourth country to land on the moon with its
Chandrayaan-3 mission. Japan has launched a rocket carrying a lunar exploration spacecraft as the country
looks to become the world's fifth to land on the moon.

Q99. Who Has Launched „Malaviya Mission‟ ?

A. PM Modi
B. Dharmendra Pradhan
C. Anurag Thakur
D. Amit Shah
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Malaviya Mission - Teachers Training
Programme by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

Q100. Who became first transgender to play international cricket?

A. McGahey
B. Robinson
C. David Roy
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Danielle McGahey, 29, is set to become the first transgender woman player to play in
international cricket. The right-hand batter from Australia, who moved to Canada in 2020, had fulfilled the
eligibility criteria for male-to-female (MTF) transition, per ICC

Q101. What Is The Name Of India‟s 1st AI-Powered Anti-Drone System ?

A. Shakti
B. Indrajaal
C. Laali
D. Aditya
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Grene Robotics, a well-known deep-tech business with headquarters in Hyderabad, has
unveiled "Indrajaal," India's first AI-powered anti-drone system, in a ground-breaking development.
Q102. Who has launched „Tele-Law- 2.0‟ Program ?
A. Jitendra Singh
B. Arjun Ram Meghwal
C. PM Modi
D. Dharmendra Pradhan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched Tele-Law- 2.0 on Friday that
Integrates Tele-Law and Nyaya Bandhu App to ensure access to Justice in New Delhi. This will enable the
common citizen to access legal advice, legal assistance and legal representation through a single registration
and single gateway of Tele-Law.

Q103. Tharman Shanmugaratnam Became President of Which Country?

A. Singapore
B. Indonesia
C. France
D. Thailand
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Tharman Shanmugaratnam PBM PPA (born 25 February 1957) is a Singaporean politician
and economist who has been serving as the ninth president of Singapore since 2023.

Q104. Who Is The Current Governor Of RBI ?

A. Amit Das
B. Shaktikanta Das
C. Urjit Patel
D. None
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The current RBI Governor is Shaktikant Das who assumed the esteemed position of the 25th
Governor of RBI in December 2018.

Q105. Who Became The Principal Director General Of Press Information Bureau (PIB)?
A. Ananta Singh
B. Manish Desai
C. Anjali Gupta
D. Sanjay Sanyal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Shri Manish Desai has today assumed charge as Principal Director General of Press
Information Bureau (PIB). Shri Desai takes over after the superannuation of Shri Rajesh Malhotra yesterday.
Shri Manish Desai, a 1989 batch Indian Information Service Officer.

Q106. Which State Became First State In North Eastern Region To Initiate Aadhaar Linked Birth
Registration ?
A. Manipur
B. Nagaland
C. Tripura
D. Assam
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Nagaland has earned the distinction of becoming the first state in the northeast to launch
Aadhaar-Linked Birth Registration (ALBR). The initiative facilitates birth registration based on Aadhaar
enrolment for children in 0 to 5 years' age group.

Q107. Who Became The first woman to lead the Indian mission in Pakistan?
A. Anjali Gupta
B. Geetika Srivastava
C. Sanjana Sharma
D. Amita Patel
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Geetika Srivastava will be India's new charge d'affaires at its High Commission in Islamabad,
becoming the first woman to hold that post.

Q108. Who Won Title Of „Miss Earth India 2023‟?

A. Priyan Sain
B. Mansi Varanasi
C. Karolina Bielawska
D. Simran Kaur
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Priyan Sain clinched the title of Miss Earth India 2023 during the Miss Divine Beauty 2023
national final held on August 26 in New Delhi. Priyan Sain clinched the title of Miss Earth India 2023
during the Miss Divine Beauty 2023 national final held on August 26 in New Delhi.

Q109. Which Country Will Host „Global AI Summit?

A. UK
B. India
C. France
D. USA
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: India to host first-ever global AI summit in Oct, to boost innovation. India, as GPAI chair,
hosts inaugural Global IndiaAI 2023 Summit on Oct 14-15. Showcasing AI prowess, promoting responsible
innovation, fostering global collaboration across diverse sectors.

Q110. Who Launched World‟s 1st Ethanol-Run Toyota Innova car ?

A. PM Modi
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Jitendra Singh
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, on August 29 launched world's first
version of ethanol-run Toyota Innova in a boost to enhance clean energy use in the country. Hardeep Singh
Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas was also present at the event.

Q111. Prannoy H. S Won Which Medal At „2023 Badminton World Championships‟

A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Prannoy Haseena Sunil Kumar (born 17 July 1992), also known as H. S. Prannoy, is an Indian
badminton player who currently trains at the Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad. He won the
bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships.

Q112. Emmerson Mnangagwa Became The President Of Which Country ?

A. Zimbabwe
B. S Africa
C. Mali
D. Nigeria
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: After losing ZANU–PF's support, Mugabe resigned, and Mnangagwa returned to Zimbabwe
to assume the presidency.

Q113. Who is the author of a book titled „Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket‟ ?
A. Amit Agrawal
B. Amrit Mathur
C. Abhay K
D. Sanjay Sanyal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: 'Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket' by Amrit Mathur: Beyond boundary lines. Long-time
Indian cricket administrator Amrit Mathur, who recently launched his book Pitchside: My Life in Indian
Cricket, shares with CE anecdotes about some prominent personalities in Indian cricket.

Q114. Who Became The Brand Ambassador Of Infosys ?

A. Rafael Nadal
B. Amir Khan
C. Carlos Alcaraz
D. R Praggnanandhaa
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Infosys Onboards Tennis Icon Rafael Nadal as Ambassador for the Brand and Infosys' Digital
Innovation. Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and
consulting, today announced a three-year partnership with global tennis star Rafael Nadal.

Q115. Which Bank Launched India‟s First Co-Branded Hotel Credit Card With Marriott ?
A. HDFC Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. Bandhan Bank
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: HDFC Bank has joined hands with Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's travel program,
to launch the 'Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card', India's first co-branded hotel credit card.
Q116. Which Country Won Maximum Medal At ‟19th Asian Games‟ ?
A. India
B. South Korean
C. China
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Host China finished at the top of the table with 383 medals which included 201 gold medals.
India finished fourth with 28 gold medals. India's campaign at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou ended
with 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze to a total of 107 medals.