SSC CHSL 6 MONTHS CURRENT AFFAIRS-Current Affairs - April

SSC CHSL 6 MONTHS CURRENT AFFAIRS

Question – 1 : When was International Romani Day 2023 observed across the globe?

Answer – (A) : 8th April 2023

Answer – (B) : 7th April 2023

Answer – (C) : 6th April 2023

Answer – (D) : 8th April 2023

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : International Romani Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 8th April 2023 to celebrate Romani culture and create awareness about the difficulties faced by the Romani community across the globe.

Question – 2 : Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution Instrument’ is a device of which space agency?

Answer – (A) : National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Answer – (B) : National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Answer – (C) : European Space Agency

Answer – (D) : Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution Instrument is a new NASA device that will enable scientists to monitor air pollutants and their sources from space. It was launched on 07 April 2023.

Question – 3 : In which one of the following languages the 1st edition of the Constitution of India was released on 08 April 2023, by the Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju?

Answer – (A) : Dogri

Answer – (B) : Kashmiri

Answer – (C) : Dogri

Answer – (D) : Konkani

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministry of Law and Justice, released the 1st edition of the Dogri version of the Constitution of India 08 April 2023, at the University of Jammu, Jammu, and Kashmir.

Question – 4 : Which American state passed a resolution condemning “Hinduphobia” and “anti Hindu bigotry” for the first time?

Answer – (A) : Georgia

Answer – (B) : Florida

Answer – (C) : Georgia

Answer – (D) : Arizona

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : Georgia, the state of United States of America(USA), passed a resolution condemning “Hinduphobia” and “anti-Hindu bigotry”. Georgia became the first state in the country to do so.

Question – 5 : On April 3, 2023, which Indian state repealed the ‘Loktantra Prahari Samman Act’?

Answer – (A) : Himachal Pradesh

Answer – (B) : Assam

Answer – (C) : Gujarat

Answer – (D) : Rajasthan

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : On April 3, 2023, the state of Himachal Pradesh has repealed the ‘Loktantra Prahari Samman Act.

Question – 6 : Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy?

Answer – (A) : Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh

Answer – (B) : Vice Admiral Suraj Berry

Answer – (C) : Vice Admiral Atul Anand

Answer – (D) : Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : On April 1, 2023, Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, AVSM, NM, has been appointed as Vice-Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy.

Question – 7 : In which city, the 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting, under India’s G20 presidency, was held in April 2023?

Answer – (A) : Siliguri, West Bengal

Answer – (B) : Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Answer – (C) : Siliguri, West Bengal

Answer – (D) : Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : The 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting was held in Siliguri, Darjeeling District, West Bengal, from April 1-4, 2023, and was represented by 56 delegates from 17 Member Countries, 8 Invitee Countries, and 4 International Organizations.

Question – 8 : Which company has won the contract from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for the supply of spares, consumables and accessories for the Land Rover Wolf Platform?

Answer – (A) : TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Answer – (B) : Aegis Logistics Ltd.

Answer – (C) : TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Answer – (D) : Blue Dart Express Ltd

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : TVS Supply Chain Solutions, a part of TVS Mobility Group, won the contract from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, acting through its agent, Babcock Land Defence Ltd, for the supply of spares, consumables and accessories for the Land Rover Wolf Platform.

Question – 9 : Which bank has collaborated with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub to launch ‘Digitalised Submission of Form 15G/15H’?

Answer – (A) : Canara Bank

Answer – (B) : Canara Bank

Answer – (C) : Union Bank of India

Answer – (D) : Punjab National Bank

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : In April 2023, the Canara Bank in collaboration with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub, announced the launch of a new customer-friendly service termed ‘Digitalised Submission of Form 15G/15H.

Question – 10 : Which state has developed a mechanism, which aims to utilize over 80 unused helipads across the state to provide intercity and town connectivity?

Answer – (A) : Tamil Nadu

Answer – (B) : Tamil Nadu

Answer – (C) : Telangana

Answer – (D) : Karnataka

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation of the state of Tamil Nadu has developed a mechanism called Tamil Nadu Regional Aerial Connectivity through Helicopters (TN REACH), which aims to utilize over 80 unused helipads across the state to provide intercity and town connectivity.

Question – 11 : In April 2023, India presented how much amount to the United Nations Trust Fund in Support of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia?

Answer – (A) : USD 5 million

Answer – (B) : USD 3 million

Answer – (C) : USD 5 million

Answer – (D) : USD 6 million

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : In April 2023, Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented USD 2 million to the United Nations Trust Fund in support of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.

Question – 12 : In which bank, Hinduja Group has increased its stake by receiving in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India?

Answer – (A) : IndusInd Bank

Answer – (B) : HDFC Bank

Answer – (C) : Axis Bank

Answer – (D) : IndusInd Bank

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : Hinduja Group, the promoters of IndusInd Bank have received the in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to increase their stake in IndusInd Bank.

Question – 13 : Which of the following business person from the United States of America has been awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2023?

Answer – (A) : Rajesh Subramaniam

Answer – (B) : Archana Sharma

Answer – (C) : Chandrakant Babubhai Patel

Answer – (D) : Sanjeev Mehta

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : An Indian-American Rajesh Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, has been awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2023, by Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s Ambassador to the US, for his contribution to Business.

Question – 14 : According to the data of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2022-23 released in April 2023, the net Direct Tax collections rose by how much percent to Rs16.61 Trillion?

Answer – (A) : 17.63%

Answer – (B) : 17.63%

Answer – (C) : 25.32%

Answer – (D) : 15.23%

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : According to the provisional figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2022-23, the net Direct Tax collections were at Rs. 16.61 lakh crore(trillion), an increase of 17.63% compared to Rs. 14.12 lakh crore of FY 2021-2022.

Question – 15 : What was the theme of United Nations World Health Day 2023 that was observed on 7th April 2023?

Answer – (A) : Health for All

Answer – (B) : Our planet, our earth

Answer – (C) : Health for All

Answer – (D) : Universal Health Coverage

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : The United Nations World Health Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 7th April 2023 with the theme of “Health for All”. The day also marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization.

Question – 16 : In which city, India’s tallest 125-ft bronze statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was unveiled to mark his 132nd birth anniversary?

Answer – (A) : Hyderabad

Answer – (B) : Gwalior

Answer – (C) : Mumbai

Answer – (D) : Jamshedpur

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : On the occasion of the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on 14th April 2023, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao unveiled the 125-ft tall bronze statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Question – 17 : Which of the following bank has revised their interest rates on fixed deposits under Rs. 2 crores and introduced the “Amrit Mahotsav FD” scheme for retail investors?

Answer – (A) : IDBI Bank

Answer – (B) : HDFC Bank

Answer – (C) : Axis Bank

Answer – (D) : IDBI Bank

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : IDBI Bank, a private sector lender, has revised its interest rates for fixed deposits (FDs) under Rs 2 crores which provides returns of 7.65% for senior citizens and 7.15% for the general public. The bank also introduced the “Amrit Mahotsav FD” scheme for retail investors.

Question – 18 : Which of the following company has partnered with UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to process payments for online Aadhaar services?

Answer – (A) : Razorpay Software Private Limited

Answer – (B) : BharatPe

Answer – (C) : PhonePe

Answer – (D) : Razorpay Software Private Limited

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : Razorpay Software Private Limited has partnered with UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to process payments for online Aadhaar services.

Question – 19 : Which company has received a Certificate of Registration from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company?

Answer – (A) : InPrime Finserv

Answer – (B) : MoneyTap

Answer – (C) : Volopay

Answer – (D) : ZestMoney

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : InPrime Finserv, a brand owned by STK Credit Private Limited and a financial services start-up, has obtained a Certificate of Registration from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company.

Question – 20 : In which city, the Indian Navy conducted the offshore security exercise ‘Prasthan’?

Answer – (A) : Mumbai, Maharashtra

Answer – (B) : Panaji, Goa

Answer – (C) : Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Answer – (D) : Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : Indian Navy conducted the offshore security exercise Prasthan, a bi-annual coordinated exercise along with other defence, state and civilian agencies on the Greatdrill Chaaya platform about 30 nautical miles South West of Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra.

Question – 21 : Which organization has released the report ‘World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies’ having highlighted that 184 million people are migrants?

Answer – (A) : World Bank

Answer – (B) : World Bank

Answer – (C) : United Nations Development Council

Answer – (D) : World Intellectual Property Organization

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : According to the World Bank’s annual report ‘World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies’, there are 184 million people who are migrants in which the largest share of 43% of them were living in low and middle-income countries.

Question – 22 : Which organization, along with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, has launched a whitepaper to make India a global AgriTech leader?

Answer – (A) : United Nations Capital Development Fund

Answer – (B) : International Monetary Fund

Answer – (C) : Food and Agriculture Organization

Answer – (D) : United Nations Capital Development Fund

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : On April 20, 2023, a whitepaper has been jointly launched by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund, which is aimed at making India a global leader in AgriTech innovation and expanding these innovations to the least developed countries in Asia and Africa.

Question – 23 : In which city, Log9 Materials has inaugurated India’s first lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility?

Answer – (A) : Bengaluru

Answer – (B) : Bengaluru

Answer – (C) : Hyderabad

Answer – (D) : New Delhi

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : Log9 Materials, a nanotechnology company backed by Amara Raja Group, inaugurated India’s first lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility at its campus in Jakkur, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Question – 24 : ISRO conducted the ‘Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission’ along with which institutions?

Answer – (A) : DRDO and IAF

Answer – (B) : DRDO and BHEL

Answer – (C) : DRDO and HAL

Answer – (D) : DRDO and BARC

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : The reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission was conducted by ISRO in collaboration with the DRDO and IAF. The test was conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga, Karnataka on April 2, 2023.

Question – 25 : In April 2023, which of the following bank became the 1st Indian Bank to open a ‘Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)’ in Malaysia to facilitate transactions between India and Malaysia in the Indian rupee?

Answer – (A) : Union Bank of India

Answer – (B) : Union Bank of India

Answer – (C) : Bank of India

Answer – (D) : Bank of Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : On April 1, 2023, the Union Bank of India became the first Indian Bank to open its ‘Special Rupee Vostro Account’ in Malaysia to facilitate transactions between India and Malaysia in the Indian rupee.

Question – 26 : Which Asian country has been elected to UN Statistical Commission for a 4-year term?

Answer – (A) : India

Answer – (B) : Sri Lanka

Answer – (C) : China

Answer – (D) : Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : On 06 April 2023 India has been elected to UN Statistical Commission for a 4-year term office starting from January 1, 2024.

Question – 27 : According to a survey published by the global magazine ‘Time Out’ in April 2023, which Indian city has ranked 19th in the list of ‘Best public transport in the world 2023’?

Answer – (A) : Mumbai

Answer – (B) : New Delhi

Answer – (C) : Bengaluru

Answer – (D) : Hyderabad

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : According to a survey published by London-based global magazine ‘Time Out’, India’s Financial Capital Mumbai was ranked 19th in the list of ‘Best public transport in the world 2023’.

Question – 28 : In April 2023, which of the following became the first Insurance company to accept RBI’s Central Bank Digital Currency(eRupee) for premium payments in partnership with YES Bank?

Answer – (A) : Reliance General Insurance

Answer – (B) : Reliance General Insurance

Answer – (C) : Cholamandalam MS General Insurance

Answer – (D) : SBI General Insurance

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : Reliance General Insurance, a subsidiary of Reliance Capital, has become the first company to accept Reserve Bank of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency(eRupee) for premium payments.

Question – 29 : Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) for the year 2023-24?

Answer – (A) : Anant Maheshwari

Answer – (B) : Krishnan Ramanujam

Answer – (C) : Sangeeta Gupta

Answer – (D) : Sanjeev Malhotra

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) appointed Anant Maheshwari, who is the President of Microsoft India, as its Chairperson for the year 2023-24.

Question – 30 : Which company has received the Competition Commission of India approval to acquire the Emerson Electric Co under the green channel route?

Answer – (A) : BCP Emerald Aggregator LP

Answer – (B) : BCP Emerald Aggregator LP

Answer – (C) : Capital Group

Answer – (D) : JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : On 21 April 2023, the Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of the climate technologies business of Emerson Electric Co by BCP Emerald Aggregator LP under the green channel route.

Question – 31 : Which country was the host of the Bilateral Maritime exercise ‘SLINEX-2023’?

Answer – (A) : Sri Lanka

Answer – (B) : Sri Lanka

Answer – (C) : France

Answer – (D) : Singapore

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : Sri Lanka was the host of the Bilateral Maritime exercise ‘SLINEX-2023’. It was scheduled at Colombo from 03-08 April 2023.

Question – 32 : Which of the following Indian state was the host of the ‘Cope India Exercise’?

Answer – (A) : West Bengal

Answer – (B) : Maharashtra

Answer – (C) : West Bengal

Answer – (D) : Punjab

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : West Bengal was the host of the ‘Cope India Exercise’. This was the joint air exercise held on April 13 to 24 at the Kalaikunda airbase between the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force.

Question – 33 : Which regulatory body of the Government of India has appointed ‘Neeraj Nigam’ as the new Executive Director (ED)?

Answer – (A) : Reserve Bank of India

Answer – (B) : Securities and Exchange Board of India

Answer – (C) : Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India

Answer – (D) : National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : On 3rd April 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointed Neeraj Nigam as the new Executive Director (ED) with immediate effect. He will be in charge of 4 departments, including Consumer Education and Protection, Financial Inclusion and Development Department, Legal Department and Secretary’s Department.

Question – 34 : In April 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully completed two significant tests- Vikas Engine Test Campaign for the L110 Stage & System Demonstration Model tests for the Crew Module Propulsion System for which of the following mission?

Answer – (A) : Gaganyaan

Answer – (B) : Chandrayaan 3

Answer – (C) : Gaganyaan

Answer – (D) : Pragyan

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : In April 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully completed two significant tests- Vikas Engine Test Campaign for the L110 Stage & System Demonstration Model tests for the Crew Module Propulsion System for the Gaganyaan mission in Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.

Question – 35 : Which state/UT hosted the ‘5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure’?

Answer – (A) : New Delhi

Answer – (B) : Mumbai

Answer – (C) : Chennai

Answer – (D) : Jaipur

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : The 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure was organized on 4 April 2023 in New Delhi. The theme for this event is ‘Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure: Pathways for Risk Informed Systems, Practices, and Investments’.

Question – 36 : What is the name of the Repair and Overhaul aircraft, which has been handed over on 7 April 2023 by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) to the Indian Air Force?

Answer – (A) : Sukhoi Su-30 MKI

Answer – (B) : Sukhoi Su-30 MKI

Answer – (C) : LCA Tejas Mk-1A

Answer – (D) : Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : On 07 April 2023, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over the 100th Repair and Overhaul aircraft to the Indian Air Force at HAL’s Nashik Division in Nasik, Maharashtra.

Question – 37 : On April 6, 2023, which Union Ministry reaffirmed amendments to the ‘Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics code) rules, 2021’?

Answer – (A) : Ministry of Electronics and IT

Answer – (B) : Ministry of Electronics and IT

Answer – (C) : Ministry of External Affairs

Answer – (D) : Ministry of Finance

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : On April 6, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has reaffirmed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. These rules seek to create an open, safe, trusted, and accountable internet.

Question – 38 : Which of the following company has announced its plans to set up the First green hydrogen microgrid project in Leh Region (Ladakh)?

Answer – (A) : Uneecops Technologies Limited

Answer – (B) : Uneecops Technologies Limited

Answer – (C) : Reliance Industries Limited

Answer – (D) : Larsen & Toubro Limited

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : On 24th April 2023, Uneecops Technologies Limited, a Delhi-based company specializing in green hydrogen and solar development, announced its plans to set up the First green hydrogen microgrid project in Leh Region (Ladakh).

Question – 39 : Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation in the year 2023?

Answer – (A) : Arun Kumar Sinha

Answer – (B) : Deepak Chauhan

Answer – (C) : Anil Dhasmana

Answer – (D) : Anurag Jain

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : In the year 2023, the Government of India has appointed Arun Kumar Sinha, a 1984 batch Indian Police Service officer of Kerala cadre, as the appointed Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO). Arun Sinha has been serving as an advisor in NTRO for 2 years.

Question – 40 : What is the bank rate according to the 1st Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of FY 2023-24 released by RBI in April 2023?

Answer – (A) : 6.75%

Answer – (B) : 3.35%

Answer – (C) : 6.75%

Answer – (D) : 6.75%

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : The bank rate according to the 1st Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of FY 2023-24 released by RBI in April 2023 is 6.75%. The other policy rates are; Repo Rate – 6.50%, Reverse Repo Rate – 3.35%, Marginal Standing Facility Rate – 6.75%, Standing Deposit Facility Rate – 6.25%, Cash Reserve Ratio – 4.50% and Statutory Liquidity Ratio – 18%.

Question – 41 : Which company has received a Certificate of Registration from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company?

Answer – (A) : InPrime Finserv

Answer – (B) : MoneyTap

Answer – (C) : Volopay

Answer – (D) : ZestMoney

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Correct Answer : (A)

Question – 42 : Which export organization/association in India has signed an MoU with Business Russia, to promote trade and Foreign Direct Investment?

Answer – (A) : Federation of Indian Export Organizations

Answer – (B) : India Trade Promotion Organisation

Answer – (C) : Federation of Indian Export Organizations

Answer – (D) : Confederation of Indian Industry

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : The Federation of Indian Export Organizations, the apex body of Indian Exporters, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Business Russia, to promote trade and Foreign Direct Investment between India and Russia.

Question – 43 : Which of the following Prince of Arcot has received the Indo-Australian Association Meritorious Service Award in April 2023?

Answer – (A) : Nawab Mohammad Abdul Ali

Answer – (B) : Ghulam Mohammed Abdul Khader

Answer – (C) : Nawab Mohammad Abdul Ali

Answer – (D) : Azim Jah

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : The Indo-Australian Association conferred the Meritorious Service Award 2023 to His Excellency Nawab Mohammad Abdul Ali, the current and eighth Prince of Arcot, at Amir Mahal in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Question – 44 : In April 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation completed the Post mission disposal operation of which of the following Communication Satellites?

Answer – (A) : GSAT-12

Answer – (B) : INSAT-1B

Answer – (C) : GSAT-12

Answer – (D) : GSAT-31

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : Indian Space Research Organisation completed the Post mission disposal operation of the communication satellite GSAT-12. For GSAT-12, the required minimum raise in perigee altitude was estimated to be 261 km.

Question – 45 : In April 2023, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur announced that the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has integrated the Khelo India sports certificate with Digilocker. Which Ministry’s flagship initiative is DigiLocker, under the Digital India Programme?

Answer – (A) : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer – (B) : Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Answer – (C) : Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer – (D) : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, announced that the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the apex national sports body of India, has integrated the Khelo India sports certificate with Digilocker. Under the Digital India Programme, the DigiLocker is a flagship initiative of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Question – 46 : Salim Aziz Durrani, who passed away in April 2023, was associated with which profession?

Answer – (A) : Cricketer

Answer – (B) : Cricketer

Answer – (C) : Politician

Answer – (D) : Scientist

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : Salim Aziz Durrani, who passed away on 02 April 2023, was an Afghan-born Indian cricketer who played in 29 Test matches from 1960 to 1973.

Question – 47 : What was the theme of International Children’s Book Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 2nd April 2023?

Answer – (A) : I am a book, read me

Answer – (B) : I am a book, read me

Answer – (C) : The Music of words

Answer – (D) : Books Help Us Slow Down

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) 2023 was observed across the globe on 2nd April 2023 under the theme “I am a book, read me”.

Question – 48 : Which state has received the national award for the best implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for the year 2022-23?

Answer – (A) : Karnataka

Answer – (B) : Andhra Pradesh

Answer – (C) : Chhattisgarh

Answer – (D) : Gujarat

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : The state of Karnataka has bagged the national award for the best implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a crop subsidy insurance scheme, for the year 2022-23.

Question – 49 : Who has won the 1st ever Australian Grand Prix title at the Formula 1(F1) Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2023?

Answer – (A) : Max Verstappen

Answer – (B) : Charles Leclerc

Answer – (C) : Lewis Hamilton

Answer – (D) : Max Verstappen

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : On 2nd April 2023, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen(Belgian-Dutch racing driver) won his first-ever Australian Grand Prix title at the Formula 1(F1) Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2023 held in the Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia.

Question – 50 : Which organization has released the “State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination” report with key highlighting that around 67 million children missed out on one or more vaccinations over 3 years (during the COVID-19 pandemic)?

Answer – (A) : United Nations Children’s Fund

Answer – (B) : United Nations Children’s Fund

Answer – (C) : World Bank

Answer – (D) : United Nations Population Fund

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : According to the report titled “State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination” published on 20 April 2023 by United Nations Children’s Fund, around 67 million children missed out on one or more vaccinations over 3 years (during the COVID-19 pandemic).

Question – 51 : Which of the following company has collaborated with the Life Insurance Corporation of India to launch the 1st phase of the conversational AI chatbot LIC Mitra?

Answer – (A) : CoRover

Answer – (B) : NineHertz

Answer – (C) : Tata Elxsi

Answer – (D) : CoRover

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : CoRover, a Bengaluru-based startup, has collaborated with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to launch the 1st phase of the conversational AI-powered chatbot LIC Mitra to enhance LIC’s customer support services by automating real-time responses to customers’ queries.

Question – 52 : In April 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) extended the term of Chandra Shekhar Rajana’s non-executive chairman of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited till:

Answer – (A) : 30th September 2023

Answer – (B) : 31st August 2023

Answer – (C) : 30th June 2023

Answer – (D) : 31st July 2023

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Correct Answer : (A)

Explanation : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the term of Chandra Shekhar Rajan as non-executive chairman of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Limited till 30th September 2023.

Question – 53 : Which Indian state organized the ‘Food Conclave 2023’ brainstorming event?

Answer – (A) : Telangana

Answer – (B) : Telangana

Answer – (C) : Andhra Pradesh

Answer – (D) : Karnataka

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : The Food Conclave 2023 is a two-day event that was organized by the Telangana government on 28-29 April 2023. Its main focus is on the agri-food sector and its challenges.

Question – 54 : According to the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development data as of April 2023, how many states/UTs have adopted the National Generic Document Registration System for Land Records?

Answer – (A) : 28

Answer – (B) : 18

Answer – (C) : 22

Answer – (D) : 28

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : According to the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development data as of April 2023, 28 states /UTs have adopted the National Generic Document Registration System for Land Records.

Question – 55 : The Ministry of Finance marked the 8th anniversary of the launch of which of the following scheme on 8th April 2023?

Answer – (A) : Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

Answer – (B) : Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

Answer – (C) : Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

Answer – (D) : Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : The Ministry of Finance marked the 8th anniversary of the launch ofthe Pradhan Mantri MUDRA (Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency) Yojana (PMMY) on 8th April 2023.

Question – 56 : In April 2023, Which of the following bank became India’s 1st commercial bank to connect with the Bharat Bill Payment System for delivering bill payment services through video banking?

Answer – (A) : AU Small Finance Bank

Answer – (B) : Capital Small Finance Bank

Answer – (C) : AU Small Finance Bank

Answer – (D) : Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : AU Small Finance Bank has become India’s 1st commercial bank to connect with the Bharat Bill Payment System and deliver bill payment services through video banking.

Question – 57 : What is the rank of India according to the Logistics Performance Index and its indicators report released by the World Bank in April 2023?

Answer – (A) : 38th

Answer – (B) : 40th

Answer – (C) : 38th

Answer – (D) : 26th

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : According to the World Bank’s report of the Logistics Performance Index and its indicators titled ‘Connecting to Compete 2023: Trade Logistics in an Uncertain Global Economy’ released on April 21, 2023, India’s rank increased by 6 places to 38 in the index from 44 in 2018.

Question – 58 : From which Indian Naval Ship, the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket(ERASR) designed by two Pune-based facilities of the DRDO, was successfully test-fired for the 1st time in April 2023?

Answer – (A) : INS Chennai

Answer – (B) : INS Visakhapatnam

Answer – (C) : INS Chennai

Answer – (D) : INS Vikramaditya

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Correct Answer : (C)

Explanation : Extended Range Anti Submarine Rocket(ERASR) designed by two Pune-based facilities of the Defence Research and Development Organisation was successfully test-fired for the 1st time in April 2023 from the INS Chennai. It has a range of 5 kilometers, whereas the ERASR has a range of more than 8 kilometers.

Question – 59 : Which state has signed an Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with the Government of Assam to settle the long-pending border dispute?

Answer – (A) : Arunachal Pradesh

Answer – (B) : Arunachal Pradesh

Answer – (C) : Meghalaya

Answer – (D) : Manipur

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Correct Answer : (B)

Explanation : On 20th April 2023, the Government of Assam and Govt of Arunachal Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) to settle the long-pending border dispute of the 804km shared boundary between the two states.

Question – 60 : Which of the following became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to receive the Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry?

Answer – (A) : Deepika Misra

Answer – (B) : Surbhi Jakhmola

Answer – (C) : Avani Chaturvedi

Answer – (D) : Deepika Misra

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Correct Answer : (D)

Explanation : Wing Commander Deepika Misra became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to be presented with the Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry. The award was presented by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari at the Air Force Auditorium in Subroto Park, New Delhi, Delhi.

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