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    SSC CHSL GK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS-Current Affairs – Sep

    SSC CHSLSSC CHSL GK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS-Current Affairs - Sep

    SSC CHSL GK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

    SSC CHSL GK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

    Question – 1 : What is the primary objective of the “Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana” launched by Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik?

    Answer – (A) : Improving the nutritional well-being of the state’s populace

    Answer – (B) : Enhancing infrastructure development

    Answer – (C) : Improving the nutritional well-being of the state’s populace

    Answer – (D) : Supporting small-scale industries

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : The “Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana” aims to improve the nutritional well-being of the state’s population, particularly focusing on mothers, adolescent girls, and children, as part of a broader effort to foster a healthier future for the people of Odisha.


    Question – 2 : Which country hosted the inaugural UNCITRAL South Asia Conference?

    Answer – (A) : India

    Answer – (B) : Nepal

    Answer – (C) : Sri Lanka

    Answer – (D) : India

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : India hosted the inaugural United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia Conference from September 14 to 16, 2023 in New Delhi. 


    Question – 3 : What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2023?

    Answer – (A) : 40th

    Answer – (B) : 46th

    Answer – (C) : 41st

    Answer – (D) : 40th

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization.


    Question – 4 : What percentage of the annual target for the fiscal year 2023-24 did India’s fiscal deficit reach in the first four months?

    Answer – (A) : 33.90%

    Answer – (B) : 25.50%

    Answer – (C) : 41.20%

    Answer – (D) : 18.60%

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : India’s fiscal deficit for the first four months of the fiscal year 2023-24 reached 33.9% of the annual target.


    Question – 5 : Which company signed an MoU with DGR to provide employment opportunities for ex-servicemen?

    Answer – (A) : Genpact India Private Limited

    Answer – (B) : IBM

    Answer – (C) : Adecco India Private Limited

    Answer – (D) : Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence and M/s Genpact India Private Limited on 31 August 2023 in New Delhi.


    Question – 6 : Which country has announced that it will provide 191 million euros in development assistance to Bangladesh?

    Answer – (A) : Germany

    Answer – (B) : China

    Answer – (C) : Germany

    Answer – (D) : France

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : Germany has announced that it will provide 191 million euros in development assistance to Bangladesh.


    Question – 7 : Which organization has signed an MoU with five Indian state governments to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by providing skilling and employment opportunities?

    Answer – (A) : Amazon

    Answer – (B) : Snapdeal

    Answer – (C) : Amazon

    Answer – (D) : Google

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : Amazon India has signed a pact with five state governments in India to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The states are Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on September 7, 2023.


    Question – 8 : How many impoverished households are expected to receive free gas connections, stoves, and refills as part of the third phase of the Ujjwala scheme?

    Answer – (A) : 7.5 million

    Answer – (B) : 7.5 million

    Answer – (C) : 10 million

    Answer – (D) : 12.5 million

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : The third phase of the Ujjwala scheme aims to provide free gas connections, stove, and refill to 7.5 million impoverished households for three years, extending the program’s total coverage to 103.5 million households.


    Question – 9 : Who won gold in the women’s 50m rifle 3 position event at the 2023 Asian Games?

    Answer – (A) : Sift Kaur Samra

    Answer – (B) : Sift Kaur Samra

    Answer – (C) : Akhil Sheoran

    Answer – (D) : Anjum Moudgil

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra won gold in the women’s 50m rifle 3 position event at the 2023 Asian Games.


    Question – 10 : Which state government has formed a committee to implement the Nand Baba Milk Mission?

    Answer – (A) : Uttar Pradesh

    Answer – (B) : Uttar Pradesh

    Answer – (C) : Madhya Pradesh

    Answer – (D) : Rajasthan

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a committee to implement the Nand Baba Milk Mission.


    Question – 11 : Which military alliance is set to conduct its largest military exercise since the Cold War in 2024?

    Answer – (A) : North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

    Answer – (B) : Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

    Answer – (C) : Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)

    Answer – (D) : North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is set to conduct its largest military exercise since the Cold War in 2024.


    Question – 12 : What is India’s rank in the 2023 World Talent Ranking?

    Answer – (A) : 56th

    Answer – (B) : 56th

    Answer – (C) : 58th

    Answer – (D) : 60th

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : India slipped four spots to the 56th position (Out of 64 economies) in the 2023 World Talent Ranking, compared to its 52nd position in the 2022 ranking.


    Question – 13 : Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) in September 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Saugata Gupta

    Answer – (B) : Partha Sinha

    Answer – (C) : Sudhanshu Vats

    Answer – (D) : Aveek Sarkar

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : Saugata Gupta, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Marico Ltd, was appointed as the new Chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) in September 2023.


    Question – 14 : Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of women’s fashion brand W?

    Answer – (A) : Anushka Sharma

    Answer – (B) : Anushka Sharma

    Answer – (C) : Deepika Padukone

    Answer – (D) : Kareena Kapoor Khan

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Indian actress Anushka Sharma has been appointed as the brand ambassador of women’s fashion brand W. 


    Question – 15 : How many MoUs did India and Bangladesh sign after the bilateral meeting?

    Answer – (A) : 3

    Answer – (B) : 5

    Answer – (C) : 3

    Answer – (D) : 4

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : India and Bangladesh signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) after a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Friday, September 9, 2023 in New Delhi. 


    Question – 16 : Which country unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak”?

    Answer – (A) : Israel

    Answer – (B) : United States

    Answer – (C) : Russia

    Answer – (D) : China

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” on September 19, 2023. 


    Question – 17 : What type of operations did Bajaj Auto Consumer Finance receive RBI approval for?

    Answer – (A) : Non-banking financial institution

    Answer – (B) : Insurance company

    Answer – (C) : Non-banking financial institution

    Answer – (D) : Securities firm

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : Bajaj Auto Consumer Finance received RBI approval to commence non-banking financial institution (NBFC) operations. This means that the company can now provide financial services such as loans, leases, and credit cards, without accepting public deposits.


    Question – 18 : When is International Literacy Day 2023 celebrated?

    Answer – (A) : September 8th

    Answer – (B) : September 7th

    Answer – (C) : September 8th

    Answer – (D) : September 9th

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8th to promote the importance of literacy for dignity and human rights. It is celebrated by UNESCO at global, regional, and local levels.


    Question – 19 : Which country ranks first among 154 nations in grassroots crypto adoption, according to the Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index?

    Answer – (A) : India

    Answer – (B) : China

    Answer – (C) : India

    Answer – (D) : El Salvador

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : India ranks first among 154 nations in grassroots crypto adoption, according to the Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index. 


    Question – 20 : Which AI startup has Amazon announced a strategic investment of up to $4 billion in?

    Answer – (A) : Anthropic

    Answer – (B) : Anthropic

    Answer – (C) : DeepMind

    Answer – (D) : Hugging Face

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Amazon has announced a strategic investment of up to $4 billion in Anthropic, an AI startup, to enhance its presence in generative artificial intelligence.


    Question – 21 : Who has received RBI approval for re-appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of ICICI Bank?

    Answer – (A) : Sandeep Bakshi

    Answer – (B) : Sandeep Bakshi

    Answer – (C) : Raghuram Rajan

    Answer – (D) : Arundhati Bhattacharya

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Sandeep Bakshi has received RBI approval for his re-appointment as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of ICICI Bank, ensuring leadership continuity and stability for the bank.


    Question – 22 : Who presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards on September 16, 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Jagdeep Dhankhar

    Answer – (B) : Jagdeep Dhankhar

    Answer – (C) : Amit Shah

    Answer – (D) : Rajnath Singh

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Jagdeep Dhankhar presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards on September 16, 2023.


    Question – 23 : Which Indian bank launched the ‘NEO For Business’ banking platform for MSMEs?

    Answer – (A) : Axis Bank

    Answer – (B) : Axis Bank

    Answer – (C) : HDFC Bank

    Answer – (D) : ICICI Bank

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Axis Bank launched the ‘NEO For Business’ banking platform for MSMEs in September 2023. 


    Question – 24 : Who recently took charge as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Mines on September 1, 2023?

    Answer – (A) : V L Kantha Rao

    Answer – (B) : Deepak Kumar

    Answer – (C) : Kiran Gupta

    Answer – (D) : V L Kantha Rao

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : V. L. Kantha Rao assumed the role of Secretary of the Ministry of Mines on September 1, 2023, and he is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1992 batch.


    Question – 25 : Who is the missionary whose death anniversary is observed as the International Day of Charity?

    Answer – (A) : Mother Teresa

    Answer – (B) : Mahatma Gandhi

    Answer – (C) : Mother Teresa

    Answer – (D) : Martin Luther King Jr.

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : The International Day of Charity is celebrated on September 5 to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India.


    Question – 26 : Who was awarded the Dr AM Gokhale Award for Ophthalmology in Pune?

    Answer – (A) : Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra

    Answer – (B) : Ajit Lalwani

    Answer – (C) : Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra

    Answer – (D) : K. K. Aggarwal

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra, an army doctor, was awarded the Dr AM Gokhale Award for Ophthalmology in Pune on Sunday. The award is given to the most outstanding ophthalmologist in India.


    Question – 27 : Which space agency’s experiment has successfully generated oxygen on Mars?

    Answer – (A) : NASA

    Answer – (B) : ISRO

    Answer – (C) : European Space Agency

    Answer – (D) : SpaceX

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : NASA’s Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, or MOXIE, has successfully generated oxygen on Mars. MOXIE was carried on the Perseverance rover, which landed on Mars in February 2021. 


    Question – 28 : Which organization organized the fourth edition of the ‘Nadi Utsav’ in Delhi from 22nd to 24th September 2023?

    Answer – (A) : National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)

    Answer – (B) : National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)

    Answer – (C) : Ministry of Tourism and Culture

    Answer – (D) : Janapada Sampada Division

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : The fourth edition of the ‘Nadi Utsav’ was organized by the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) of IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts) in collaboration with the Janapada Sampada Division. 


    Question – 29 : Who has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Waheeda Rehman

    Answer – (B) : Rajinikanth

    Answer – (C) : Waheeda Rehman

    Answer – (D) : Dilip Kumar

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : Waheeda Rehman has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2023.


    Question – 30 : Where was India’s first lighthouse festival held?

    Answer – (A) : Goa

    Answer – (B) : Kerala

    Answer – (C) : Tamil Nadu

    Answer – (D) : Maharashtra

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : India’s first lighthouse festival was held in Goa on September 23-25, 2023. The festival was organized by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to promote lighthouses as tourist destinations.


    Question – 31 : Who is the first woman to be appointed Chairperson of the Railway Board?

    Answer – (A) : Jaya Verma Sinha

    Answer – (B) : Jaya Verma Sinha

    Answer – (C) : Sushma Sharma

    Answer – (D) : Archana Joshi

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : The government of India appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman Chairperson of the Railway Board on August 31, 2023. Ms. Sinha is a 1988-batch Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.


    Question – 32 : Which company has signed an MoU with NTPC Limited to explore collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and its derivatives?

    Answer – (A) : Oil India Limited

    Answer – (B) : Oil India Limited

    Answer – (C) : Adecco India Private Limited

    Answer – (D) : Reliance Industries Limited

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : NTPC Limited and Oil India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and its derivatives, and decarbonization initiatives including through the use of geothermal energy.


    Question – 33 : Who presented the National Teachers’ Award on Teachers’ Day 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Droupadi Murmu

    Answer – (B) : Narendra Modi

    Answer – (C) : Amit Shah

    Answer – (D) : Rajnath Singh

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : At an event hosted by the Department of School Education & Literacy under the Ministry of Education, President Droupadi Murmu conferred awards. 


    Question – 34 : Which country announced an additional $600 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including ammunition, artillery, and coastal defence systems?

    Answer – (A) : United States

    Answer – (B) : Russia

    Answer – (C) : European Union

    Answer – (D) : United States

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : The United States announced the provision of an additional $600 million in security assistance to Ukraine, which includes various military equipment, as Ukrainian forces engage in conflict with Russian troops in the eastern Donbas region.


    Question – 35 : Which bank has received RBI approval to make I-Process Services as its wholly-owned subsidiary?

    Answer – (A) : ICICI Bank

    Answer – (B) : Axis Bank

    Answer – (C) : State Bank of India

    Answer – (D) : ICICI Bank

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : ICICI Bank has received RBI approval to make I-Process Services (India) Pvt Ltd (I-Process) as its wholly-owned subsidiary. The bank currently holds a 19% stake in iProcess.


    Question – 36 : What was the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate for the month of August in India?

    Answer – (A) : -0.0052

    Answer – (B) : 1.36%

    Answer – (C) : -4.12%

    Answer – (D) : 0.52%

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate for August in India was -0.52%, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative inflation.


    Question – 37 : Which international organization has agreed to fund Odisha to increase social protection?

    Answer – (A) : World Bank

    Answer – (B) : United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

    Answer – (C) : Asian Development Bank (ADB)

    Answer – (D) : International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : The World Bank has agreed to fund Odisha with $100 million to increase social protection and disaster resilience in the state.


    Question – 38 : Where was the G77+China summit held in September 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Cuba

    Answer – (B) : China

    Answer – (C) : India

    Answer – (D) : Brazil

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : The G77+China summit concluded on September 20, 2023, in Havana, Cuba, with a call for a new global order that is more just and equitable. 


    Question – 39 : Which bank’s license recently was cancelled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to concerns regarding its inadequate capital?

    Answer – (A) : Kapol Co-operative Bank

    Answer – (B) : Kapol Co-operative Bank

    Answer – (C) : Kangra Cooperative Bank Ltd.

    Answer – (D) : Saraswat Cooperative Bank Ltd.

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the license of The Kapol Co-operative Bank Limited on September 25, 2023, due to concerns regarding its inadequate capital and earning prospects.


    Question – 40 : Who was crowned Miss International India 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Praveena Anjana

    Answer – (B) : Praveena Anjana

    Answer – (C) : Shreya Poonja

    Answer – (D) : Thounaojam Strela Luwang

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Praveena Anjana of Udaipur was crowned Miss International India 2023. She is a 23-year-old chartered accountant who has been interested in fashion and beauty since she was a kid.


    Question – 41 : Which Indian state is set to host the fourth and final meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) in September 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Chhattisgarh

    Answer – (B) : Gujarat

    Answer – (C) : Rajasthan

    Answer – (D) : Chhattisgarh

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : Chhattisgarh is all set to host the fourth and final meeting of the G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) from September 20-21, 2023. 


    Question – 42 : Which author’s debut novel ‘Western Lane’ is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Chetna Maroo

    Answer – (B) : Paul Harding

    Answer – (C) : Sarah Bernstein

    Answer – (D) : Jonathan Escoffery

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : Chetna Maroo’s debut novel, Western Lane, is shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023. The novel is set in the British Gujarati milieu and tells the story of a young girl named Gopi and her bonds with her family.


    Question – 43 : Where is the 14th edition of the Global Skills Summit being held?

    Answer – (A) : Delhi

    Answer – (B) : Bengaluru

    Answer – (C) : Hyderabad

    Answer – (D) : Delhi

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : The 14th edition of the Global Skills Summit is being held in Delhi, India. The two-day Summit began on September 22, 2023, and focuses on the theme of building skills, empowering youth, and creating a future. 


    Question – 44 : Which company is ranked at the top of the Kantar BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands Report for 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Tata Consultancy Services

    Answer – (B) : Reliance Industries

    Answer – (C) : Infosys

    Answer – (D) : Tata Consultancy Services

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has retained its top position in the Kantar BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands Report for 2023 with an impressive brand value of $43 billion.


    Question – 45 : According to the 2023 Best Countries Report by U.S. News & World Report, which country was ranked the best in the world?

    Answer – (A) : Switzerland

    Answer – (B) : Canada

    Answer – (C) : Sweden

    Answer – (D) : Denmark

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : According to the 2023 Best Countries Report by U.S. News & World Report, Switzerland was ranked the best country in the world. The report evaluated 80 countries across 76 indicators, including power, prosperity, quality of life, entrepreneurship, cultural influence, and heritage. 


    Question – 46 : Which company has signed an MoU with India Post to simplify cross-border logistics for MSME exporters?

    Answer – (A) : Amazon India

    Answer – (B) : ShopClues

    Answer – (C) : Flipkart

    Answer – (D) : Etsy

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : Amazon India and India Post signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 1, 2023 to simplify cross-border logistics for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) exporters.


    Question – 47 : Which police training institute has been awarded the Union Home Minister’s Trophy for the best police training institute for the year 2021-22?

    Answer – (A) : Assam Rifles Training Centre & School (ARTC&S), Shokhuvi, Nagaland

    Answer – (B) : Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Lucknow

    Answer – (C) : National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, New Delhi

    Answer – (D) : Assam Rifles Training Centre & School (ARTC&S), Shokhuvi, Nagaland

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : The Assam Rifles Training Centre & School (ARTC&S) in Shokhuvi, Nagaland has been awarded the Union Home Minister’s Trophy for the best police training institute for the year 2021-22. 


    Question – 48 : What is the percentage of seats reserved for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies under the Women Reservation Bill, approved by the Union Cabinet?

    Answer – (A) : 33%

    Answer – (B) : 50%

    Answer – (C) : 25%

    Answer – (D) : 31%

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : The Women Reservation Bill approved by the Union Cabinet mandates a 33% reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. 


    Question – 49 : Which state in India has announced that all schools in the state will have Saturdays off, starting from September 6, 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Nagaland

    Answer – (B) : Telangana

    Answer – (C) : Karnataka

    Answer – (D) : Nagaland

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : The Nagaland government has announced that all schools in the state will have Saturdays off, starting from September 6, 2023. 


    Question – 50 : Which Indian shooter won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

    Answer – (A) : Elavenil Valarivan

    Answer – (B) : Anjum Moudgil

    Answer – (C) : Apurvi Chandela

    Answer – (D) : Manu Bhaker

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan won gold in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 


    Question – 51 : Who was awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics?

    Answer – (A) : Ruixiang Zhang

    Answer – (B) : Ruixiang Zhang

    Answer – (C) : Shai Evra

    Answer – (D) : Will Sawin

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, was awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics for his pioneering contributions to number theory.


    Question – 52 : How many medals did the Indian arm wrestlers win at the 44th World Armwrestling Championship and 25th Para Armwrestling Championship?

    Answer – (A) : 11

    Answer – (B) : 11

    Answer – (C) : 6

    Answer – (D) : 15

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : The Indian arm wrestlers won 11 medals at the 44th World Armwrestling Championship and 25th Para Armwrestling Championship held in Almaty, Kazakhstan from August 24 to September 3, 2023. 


    Question – 53 : Which city has the cleanest air in India according to the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Indore

    Answer – (B) : Amravati

    Answer – (C) : Parwanoo

    Answer – (D) : Pune

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : According to the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023, Indore has the cleanest air in India. The city has been ranked first among cities with populations exceeding one million.


    Question – 54 : Which Indian scientist is the new species of marine tardigrade named after?

    Answer – (A) : A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

    Answer – (B) : A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

    Answer – (C) : C.V. Raman

    Answer – (D) : Homi J. Bhabha

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have identified a new species of marine tardigrade which they have named after the late former President and scientist A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.


    Question – 55 : Who has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom)?

    Answer – (A) : Sindhu Gangadharan

    Answer – (B) : Rajesh Gopinathan

    Answer – (C) : Sindhu Gangadharan

    Answer – (D) : Arvind Krishna

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : Sindhu Gangadharan has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom). She is currently the Senior Vice President and Managing Director at SAP Labs India and is also responsible for SAP User Enablement. 


    Question – 56 : What percentage does Russia plan to boost its defence spending by in 2024?

    Answer – (A) : 70%

    Answer – (B) : 50%

    Answer – (C) : 30%

    Answer – (D) : 10%

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    Correct Answer : (A)


    Explanation : Russia intends to increase its defence spending by approximately 70% in 2024, reflecting its commitment to military efforts, particularly in the context of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.


    Question – 57 : Which state will be home to India’s 54th Tiger Reserve in 2023?

    Answer – (A) : Madhya Pradesh

    Answer – (B) : Madhya Pradesh

    Answer – (C) : Rajasthan

    Answer – (D) : Uttar Pradesh

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : India’s 54th Tiger Reserve, the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, was established in Madhya Pradesh in 2023. It is the seventh tiger reserve in the state.


    Question – 58 : Which Indian airline has become the official airline for the Indian football team?

    Answer – (A) : IndiGo

    Answer – (B) : Air India

    Answer – (C) : IndiGo

    Answer – (D) : SpiceJet

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    Correct Answer : (C)


    Explanation : IndiGo has become the official airline for the Indian football team. The partnership was announced on September 15, 2023, and will be in place for one year.


    Question – 59 : Who has been appointed as the chairman of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA)?

    Answer – (A) : Dhananjay Joshi

    Answer – (B) : Dhananjay Joshi

    Answer – (C) : Sandeep Girotra

    Answer – (D) : Anurag Singh Thakur

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    Correct Answer : (B)


    Explanation : Dhananjay Joshi, the MD and CEO of Summit Digitel, has been appointed as the chairman of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA).


    Question – 60 : Which bank signed an MoU with IREDA to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for renewable energy projects?

    Answer – (A) : Bank of Maharashtra

    Answer – (B) : HDFC Bank

    Answer – (C) : ICICI Bank

    Answer – (D) : Bank of Maharashtra

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    Correct Answer : (D)


    Explanation : The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on September 18, 2023, to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of Renewable Energy projects across the nation.


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