National Electricity Plan (NEP) (Volume-1 Generation) has been notified by Central Electricity Authority for the period________________.
(A)
2022-2032
(B)
2022-2042
(C)
2025-2035
(D)
2021-2031
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: National Electricity Plan (NEP) (Volume-1 Generation) has been notified by Central Electricity Authority for the period 2022-32.
2.
Government's fiscal deficit for FY23 decreases to _________of GDP.
(A)
6.1%
(B)
5.4%
(C)
6.4%
(D)
6.9%
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The fiscal deficit of the government decreased from 6.71% of GDP to 6.4% of GDP in 2022–23.
3.
Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a Regional Office of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in ____________.
(A)
New Delhi
(B)
Punjab
(C)
Chennai
(D)
Kolkata
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a Regional Office of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in New Delhi.
4.
World Milk Day was established by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in which year?
(A)
2001
(B)
2003
(C)
2002
(D)
2005
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: World Milk Day gives an opportunity to raise awareness about the nutritional value and benefits of milk.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) established World Milk Day in 2001
5.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Agni-1?
1. Strategic Forces Command conducted a successful training launch of Agni-1 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on 01 June 2023.
2. Agni-1 is a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile.
Select the correct answer using the following codes:
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 and 2
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Strategic Forces Command conducted a successful training launch of Agni-1 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on 01 June 2023.
6.
Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified _______ Indian standards related to AYUSH.
(A)
30
(B)
31
(C)
32
(D)
33
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified 31 Indian standards related to Ayush.
7.
Which of the following statements is correct about the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
1. UPI reached to record 9 billion transactions worth ₹14 lakh crore in May.
2. It has been developed by NPCI.
Select the Correct Code:
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 and 2
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: UPI reached to record 9 billion transactions worth ₹14 lakh crore.
According to the data released by the National Payments Corporation of India, 9 billion transactions has been made through UPI in May.
8.
Which country has won the Men’s Junior Asia Cup for the fourth time?
(A)
Japan
(B)
USA
(C)
China
(D)
India
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: India wins Men’s Junior Asia Cup for the fourth time by defeating Pakistan.
India defeated Pakistan by 2-1 at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex Stadium in Salalah, Oman.
9.
The Ministry of Culture is celebrating the ______ Telangana Formation Day at the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
(A)
10th
(B)
11th
(C)
12th
(D)
13th
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Union Culture Ministry is organizing 2-day celebrations at Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day (02 June).
G Kishan Reddy, Union Tourism and Culture Minister, hoisted the national flag at Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad on the occasion.
10.
Who among the following has launched the PM SVANidhi mobile app?
(A)
Hardeep Singh Puri
(B)
Piyush Goyal
(C)
Nirmala Sitaraman
(D)
Dr. Jitendera Signh
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: PM SVANidhi mobile app has been launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
11.
India-EU Connectivity Conference has been organized on June 1 in which state?
(A)
Meghalaya
(B)
Assam
(C)
Manipur
(D)
Nagaland
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: In Meghalaya, India-EU Connectivity Conference will be organized from June 1.
12.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Tele-Law program?
1. Over 40 lakh beneficiaries were empowered with pre-litigation advice through the Tele-Law program.
2. This service was launched by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice in 2020.
Select the correct code:
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
Neither 1 and 2
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Over 40 lakh beneficiaries were empowered with pre-litigation advice through the Tele-Law program.
13.
Indian scientists discovered an alien planet, 13 times bigger than Jupiter. What is the name of the planet?
(A)
TOI 4603b
(B)
MOI 4603b
(C)
TOI 4603c
(D)
TOI 4703b
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: A team of scientists led by Professor Abhijit Chakraborty of the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) has discovered an alien planet, which is 13 times bigger in size than Jupiter.
14.
Excavation at the Purana Qila revealed the remains of the pre-Mauryan era. Purana Qila is located in which city?
(A)
Jaipur
(B)
New Delhi
(C)
Mumbai
(D)
Gujarat
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Excavation at the Purana Qila revealed remains of the pre-Mauryan era.
15.
The ______ India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was organized in New Delhi on 31st May 2023.
(A)
First
(B)
Second
(C)
Third
(D)
Fourth
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: The 3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue was organized in New Delhi on 31st May 2023.
16.
Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative.
1. The pilot initiative is being held in Bengaluru.
2. It will be run for a period of three months starting from 31st May 2023.
3. Five companies have volunteered for the pilot initiative.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A)
1 Only
(B)
2 Only
(C)
Both 1 and 2
(D)
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative has been launched by the government on 31 May 2023.
17.
India’s GDP growth in the quarter ending March 2023 reached _____________.
(A)
6.3%
(B)
5.6%
(C)
7.8%
(D)
6.1%
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: India’s GDP growth in the quarter ending March 2023 reached 6.1%.
18.
Which of the following statements correct about the Gender Inclusive Tourism Policy of Maharashtra?
1. Under this policy, a five-point program will be implemented.
2. Women entrepreneurs will be supported financially for setting up businesses.
Select the correct code:
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will open its first-ever overseas campus in _____________.
(A)
Kenya
(B)
Singapore
(C)
Tanzania
(D)
Thailand
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: IIT will open its first overseas campus with a batch of 50 undergraduate students and 20 master's students in Tanzania in October 2023.
20.
In which year did UN General Assembly proclaim 01 June as the Global Day of Parents?
(A)
2012
(B)
2020
(C)
2018
(D)
2019
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: In 2012, UN General Assembly proclaimed 01 June as the Global Day of Parents.
21.
Telangana state government has established at least one de-addiction center in how many districts of the state?
(A)
28
(B)
20
(C)
33
(D)
30
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: On 29 May, the Telangana government has said that at least one de-addiction center has been set up in all 33 districts of the state.
22.
57th Jnanpith Award has been honored to Goan writer ________.
(A)
Nilmani Phookan Jr
(B)
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
(C)
Krishna Sobti
(D)
Damodar Mauzo
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: The 57th Jnanpith Award has been honored to Goan writer Damodar Mauzo.
23.
Which country king visited India from 29?
(A)
Cambodia
(B)
Nigeria
(C)
Thailand
(D)
Indonesia
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihamoni, was on his maiden State visit to India from the 29th to the 31st of May.
24.
Tamil Nadu signed how many MoUs with Japanese companies?
(A)
Four
(B)
Five
(C)
Six
(D)
Eight
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: Tamil Nadu and Japanese companies signed six MoUs to bring an investment of ₹818.9 crores to the State
25.
The Maharashtra government has launched a new scheme for farmers, under which Rs _________ will be given annually to more than one crore farmers in the state.
(A)
5000
(B)
6000
(C)
7000
(D)
8000
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: The Maharashtra government has launched a new scheme for farmers, under which Rs 6,000 will be given annually to more than one crore farmers in the state.
26.
Maharashtra's Congress MP Balu alias Suresh Dhanorkar has passed away. He was elected as Congress MP from _____ Lok Sabha constituency.
(A)
Yavatmal
(B)
Nanded
(C)
Aurangabad
(D)
Chandrapur
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Maharashtra's Chandrapur Congress MP Balu alias Suresh Dhanorkar passed away.
27.
Which of the following has received organic certification from APEDA?
(A)
Araku Coffee
(B)
Robusta Coffee
(C)
Bella Kaapi Coffee
(D)
Karupatti Coffee
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has granted organic certification to Girijan Co-operative Corporation (GCC), Visakhapatnam for Araku coffee and black pepper crops.
28.
DGCA has simplified the process of granting the _______________.
(A)
Heliport License
(B)
Commercial Pilot Licence
(C)
Private Pilot Licence
(D)
None of the above
Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation: (DGCA) has simplified the process for granting Heliport License.
29.
Who is the author of ‘A Political Biography NTR’?
(A)
Meena Kandasamy
(B)
Kalki Krishnamurthy
(C)
Sujatha Narayanan Kutty
(D)
K. Ramachandra Murthy
Correct Answer: (D)
Explanation: Justice Sudarshan Reddy released a book titled ‘A Political Biography NTR’.
30.
Name the personality who has recently (in May ‘23) won the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix (GP)?
(A)
Charles Leclerc
(B)
Max Verstappen
(C)
Lewis Hamilton
(D)
Fernando Alonso
Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a Dutch-Belgian racer, won the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix (GP) held at Circuit de Monaco in Monaco. This mark’s his 2nd ever Monaco GP title, he previously won the title in 2021.
31.
Kishtwar, located in which State/Union Territory, will be a major power hub of North India?
(A)
Uttar Pradesh
(B)
Uttarakhand
(C)
New Delhi
(D)
Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer: (D)
32.
Which state government has approved “Aai” – a gender-inclusive tourism policy to promote women in tourism?
(A)
Maharashtra
(B)
Madhya Pradesh
(C)
Uttar Pradesh
(D)
Rajasthan
Correct Answer: (A)
33.
Which company has topped global brand consultancy Interbrand's 'Best Indian Brands' - 2023 list?
(A)
HDFC Bank
(B)
Adani Group
(C)
Tata Consultancy Services
(D)
Reliance Industries
Correct Answer: (C)
34.
Who has become the most valuable football club in the world as per Forbes report?
(A)
Barcelona
(B)
Manchester City
(C)
Manchester United
(D)
Real Madrid
Correct Answer: (D)
35.
Who has launched the '100 Days 100 Pay' campaign for settlement of unclaimed deposits?
(A)
Reserve Bank of India
(B)
Kotak Mahindra Bank
(C)
Punjab National Bank
(D)
State Bank of India
Correct Answer: (A)
36.
World Environment Day is celebrated on?
(A)
June 3
(B)
June 2
(C)
June 5
(D)
June 4
Correct Answer: (C)
37.
Which has become the first state to notify a committee for conservation of seeds preserved by tribal farmers?
(A)
West Bengal
(B)
Tamil Nadu
(C)
Andhra Pradesh
(D)
Odisha
Correct Answer: (D)
38.
Edgar Rinkewicz has become the first gay President of which country?
(A)
Latvia
(B)
Botswana
(C)
Bolivia
(D)
Denmark
Correct Answer: (A)
39.
Who has become the first woman NCC cadet woman to complete the mountaineering course?
(A)
Priyanka Singh
(B)
Shalini Singh
(C)
Jigyasa Yadav
(D)
Preeti Kumari
Correct Answer: (B)
40.
Which state's Women and Child Development Department has received the Gold Skoch Award for 'Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphaar Yojana'?
(A)
Tamil Nadu
(B)
Rajasthan
(C)
Chhattisgarh
(D)
Haryana
Correct Answer: (D)
41.
NATO countries have conducted Arctic military exercises, vowing on May 30 to defend their newest member, ________.
(A)
Ukraine
(B)
Norway
(C)
Finland
(D)
Sweden
Correct Answer: (C)
Explanation: - Arctic military exercise has been conducted by NATO.
- NATO countries conducted Arctic military exercises to defend their newest member, Finland
- Finland hosted its first joint NATO exercise in its arctic region since becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance in April 2023.
- The exercise was conducted from May 27 to June 2.
Hence, (C) is the correct answer.
42.
Which organization came up with draft guidelines for 'Bima Vahaks (BV)', which seeks to set up a dedicated distribution channel at the level of gram panchayats on June 1?
(A)
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
(B)
Life Insurance Corporation
(C)
New India Assurance
(D)
General Insurance Corporation of India
Correct Answer: (A)
43.
Global unemployment is likely to fall below the pre-pandemic levels to ___________in 2023.