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Question – 1 : Name the ministry that has recently (in July ’23) launched a free online training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI), “AI for India 2.0”.

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

Answer – (B) : Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer – (C) : Ministry of Home Affairs

Answer – (D) : Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Question – 2 : Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘2023) launched “Resources Acquisition Centres” to build-up Deposit Portfolio.

Answer – (A) : Indian Bank

Answer – (B) : State Bank of India

Answer – (C) : Indian Bank

Answer – (D) : Punjab National Bank

Question – 3 : Name the company that has recently (in July ‘2023) signed an MoU with Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) to collaborate & develop rail infrastructure projects

Answer – (A) : RITES Limited

Answer – (B) : RailTel Corporation of India Limited

Answer – (C) : Rail Vikas Nigam Limited

Answer – (D) : RITES Limited

Question – 4 : What was the theme of National Doctor’s Day 2023 that was observed across India on 1st July 2023?

Answer – (A) : Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands

Answer – (B) : Doctors are Life Savers: let’s Honour them

Answer – (C) : Celebrating Resilience and Healing Hands

Answer – (D) : Lessen the mortality of COVID-19

Question – 5 : Who has recently (in July ‘2023) took oath as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra?

Answer – (A) : Ajit Pawar

Answer – (B) : Sanjay Bansode

Answer – (C) : Chhagan Bhujbal

Answer – (D) : Gopinath Munde

Question – 6 : Name the organisation/apex body of GoI that has recently (in July ‘2023) signed an MoU with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to promote growth and development within the food and agriculture sectors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India.

Answer – (A) : Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture

Answer – (B) : Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Answer – (C) : Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

Answer – (D) : Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture

Question – 7 : In July 2023, Indian Football Team defeated ___________ (country) football team to win the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Bangabandhu Championship for the 9th Time.

Answer – (A) : Kuwait

Answer – (B) : Nepal

Answer – (C) : Pakistan

Answer – (D) : Bangladesh

Question – 8 : Who has been recently (in July ‘2023) appointed as the chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)?

Answer – (A) : K Rajaraman

Answer – (B) : K Rajaraman

Answer – (C) : Arjun Prasad

Answer – (D) : Injeti Srinivas

Question – 9 : Name the Indian Tennis Player who has recently (in July ‘2023) won the Men’s Singles title of the Tampere Open 2023 by defeating Dalibor Svrcina of Czech Republic in Tampere, Finland.

Answer – (A) : Sumit Nagal

Answer – (B) : Rohan Bopanna

Answer – (C) : Sriram Balaji

Answer – (D) : Sumit Nagal

Question – 10 : Name the personality from India who has recently (in July ‘2023) received the ENI AWARD 2023 – Advanced Environmental Solutions Prize.

Answer – (A) : Thalappil Pradeep

Answer – (B) : Thalappil Pradeep

Answer – (C) : Abhijit Sarkar

Answer – (D) : Jayanth Kumar

Question – 11 : Who has recently (in July ‘2023) won Formula1(F1) Qatar Airways Hungarian Grand Prix 2023, held in Budapest, Hungary?

Answer – (A) : Max Verstappen

Answer – (B) : Charles Leclerc

Answer – (C) : Sergio Pérez

Answer – (D) : Max Verstappen

Question – 12 : Name the Life Insurance company that has recently (in July ‘2023) won the Insurer Innovation Award 2023 for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region at The World’s Digital Insurance Awards.

Answer – (A) : Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance

Answer – (B) : HDFC Life Insurance

Answer – (C) : Max Life Insurance

Answer – (D) : Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance

Question – 13 : Name the state government that has recently (in July ’23) signed an MoU with OneWeb to set up India’s First Private ‘Satellite Network Portal Site’.

Answer – (A) : Gujarat

Answer – (B) : Gujarat

Answer – (C) : Kerala

Answer – (D) : Odisha

Question – 14 : Which company has recently (in July ‘2023) partnered with the Indian Army to launch a Tri-Services All Women Motorcycle Rally – ‘Nari Sashaktikaran Motorcycle Rally’ to commemorate 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas?

Answer – (A) :  TVS Motors

Answer – (B) : Bajaj Auto

Answer – (C) : Hero MotoCorp Limited

Answer – (D) : Royal Enfield India

Question – 15 : In July 2023, Ministry of Home Affairs launched a “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” with outlay of Rs _________ (Amount).

Answer – (A) : 5000 crore

Answer – (B) : 2000 crore

Answer – (C) : 1000 crore

Answer – (D) : 5000 crore

Question – 16 : Which of the following Indian Origin personalities was ‘Not’ featured on Forbes America’s Richest Self-Made Women 2023, released in July 2023?

Answer – (A) : Leena Nair

Answer – (B) : Jayshree Ullal

Answer – (C) : Neha Narkhede

Answer – (D) : Leena Nair

Question – 17 : Which state government has recently (in July ‘2023), along with the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched ‘Saagu Baagu’ (agriculture advancement) project Phase 1 Insights report?

Answer – (A) : Telangana

Answer – (B) : Andhra Pradesh

Answer – (C) : Karnataka

Answer – (D) : Telangana

Question – 18 : Who authored the book, “As the wheel turns” that was released by the Former vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu in July 2023?

Answer – (A) : Ranjit Pratap

Answer – (B) : Atish Mathur

Answer – (C) : Ranjit Pratap

Answer – (D) : Mritunjaya Singh

Question – 19 : In July 2023, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani launched a special scheme under the aegis of the ________ (scheme/Fund) to provide infrastructural and financial support for pregnant minor victims.

Answer – (A) : Nirbhaya Fund

Answer – (B) : Sambal Scheme

Answer – (C) : Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme

Answer – (D) : Child Protection Scheme

Question – 20 : Which company has recently (in July ‘2023) signed a Master Shipyard Repair Agreement (MSRA) with the United States Navy (US Navy) to strengthen the strategic partnership in the defence sector?

Answer – (A) : Larsen & Toubro Ltd

Answer – (B) : Larsen & Toubro Ltd

Answer – (C) : Cochin Shipyard Ltd

Answer – (D) : Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd

Question – 21 : In July 2023, ____________ became the first European nation to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Answer – (A) : United Kingdom

Answer – (B) : United Kingdom

Answer – (C) : Germany

Answer – (D) : Spain

Question – 22 : Name the new term assurance plan that has been recently (in July ‘2023) launched by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to offer life cover with premium return.

Answer – (A) : Jeevan Kiran

Answer – (B) : Jeevan Anand

Answer – (C) : Jeevan Kiran

Answer – (D) : Jeevan Umang

Question – 23 : In July 2023, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) recognised the (Association/Federation) as a National Sports Federation (NSF) status.

Answer – (A) : Handball Association of India

Answer – (B) : Yachting Association of India

Answer – (C) : Handball Association of India

Answer – (D) : Squash Rackets Federation of India

Question – 24 : Which bank has recently (in July ‘2023) collaborated with Club Vistara and Mastercard to introduce a travel credit card?

Answer – (A) : IDFC FIRST Bank

Answer – (B) : Axis Bank

Answer – (C) : IndusInd Bank

Answer – (D) : IDFC FIRST Bank

Question – 25 : Name the company that has recently (in July ‘2023) declared the Winner of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) award for the year 2023 in “Timely Payments (CPSEs)” category.

Answer – (A) : NLC India Limited

Answer – (B) : Power Grid Corporation of India

Answer – (C) : NLC India Limited

Answer – (D) : Coal India Limited

Question – 26 : Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘2023) partnered with National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL) to introduce digital services Project WAVE (World of Advance Virtual Experience).

Answer – (A) : Indian Bank

Answer – (B) : State Bank of India

Answer – (C) : Indian Bank

Answer – (D) : Canara Bank

Question – 27 : In July 2023, Life Insurance Corp (LIC) reduced its stake by _________ in India Cements Ltd to 3.83%.

Answer – (A) : 2%

Answer – (B) : 5%

Answer – (C) : 3%

Answer – (D) : 2%

Question – 28 : Which organisation, along with François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University (FXB) released the report with the key finding that half of child trafficking victims are trafficked within their own country?

Answer – (A) : International Organization for Migration

Answer – (B) : International Organization for Migration

Answer – (C) : United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Answer – (D) : United Nations Human Settlement Programme

Question – 29 : When was United Nations (UN)’s World Population Day 2023 observed across the globe?

Answer – (A) : 11th July 2023

Answer – (B) : 11th July 2023

Answer – (C) : 8th July 2023

Answer – (D) : 10th July 2023

Question – 30 : Which company has recently (in July ‘2023) released a special postal stamp, a customised “My Stamp” on Mission Millet in collaboration with the Department of Post?

Answer – (A) : ITC Limited

Answer – (B) : ITC Limited

Answer – (C) : Reliance Industries

Answer – (D) : Britannia Industries

Question – 31 : Who has recently (in July ‘2023) became the Managing Director (MD) of Microsoft India following the resignation of Anant Maheshwari as Microsoft India President?

Answer – (A) : Irina Ghose

Answer – (B) : Deepak Pratinidhi

Answer – (C) : Anand Gupta

Answer – (D) : Irina Ghose

Question – 32 : When was the National Chartered Accountants (CA) Day 2023 observed across India with the theme of ‘Empowering Financial Excellence’?

Answer – (A) : 1st July 2023

Answer – (B) : 30th June 2023

Answer – (C) : 29th June 2023

Answer – (D) : 28th June 2023

Question – 33 : Name the personality who has recently (in July ‘2023) won the Formula 1 (F1) 2023 Austrian Grand Prix.

Answer – (A) : Max Verstappen

Answer – (B) : Fernando Alonso

Answer – (C) : Sergio Perez

Answer – (D) : Lewis Hamilton

Question – 34 : In which city, the 7th edition of Indian Navy (IN)-the United States of America (USA) Navy (USN) Salvage and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from June to July 2023?

Answer – (A) : Kochi, Kerala

Answer – (B) : Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Answer – (C) : Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Answer – (D) : Mumbai, Maharashtra

Question – 35 : Name the Indian Badminton Player who has recently (in July ‘2023) won the Men’s Singles finals at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Yonex Canada Open 2023 (Canada Open 2023).

Answer – (A) : Lakshya Sen

Answer – (B) : Prannoy H. S.

Answer – (C) : B. Sai Praneeth

Answer – (D) : Lakshya Sen

Question – 36 : Name the company that has recently (in July ‘2023) signed an ‘Teaming Agreement'(TA) with Spain based shipbuilder Navantia to build 6 advanced diesel-electric submarines for the Indian Navy.

Answer – (A) : Larsen & Toubro Ltd

Answer – (B) : Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd

Answer – (C) : Cochin Shipyard Ltd

Answer – (D) : Larsen & Toubro Ltd

Question – 37 : Which organisation has recently (in July ‘2023) signed an MoU with the Absolute ®to jointly strengthen the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

Answer – (A) : United Nations Development Programme India

Answer – (B) : United Nations Development Programme India

Answer – (C) : International Fund for Agriculture Development

Answer – (D) : United Nations Environment Programme India

Question – 38 : In July 2023, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in __________ (state) has been elevated from the ‘Schedule B’ to ‘Schedule A’ category Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSE) by the Government of India.

Answer – (A) : Assam

Answer – (B) : Nagaland

Answer – (C) : Mizoram

Answer – (D) : Assam

Question – 39 : In July 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a ‘Draft Circular – Arrangements with Card Networks for issue of Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards’ empowering the debit, credit, and prepaid card users in India with Card network portability with effect from ____________.

Answer – (A) : 1st October 2023

Answer – (B) : 1st October 2023

Answer – (C) : 1st September 2023

Answer – (D) : 1st November 2023

Question – 40 : Which state government has recently (in July ‘2023) partnered with the One District One Product (ODOP) program to promote the indigenous crafts and artisans of the state?

Answer – (A) : Gujarat

Answer – (B) : Gujarat

Answer – (C) : Uttar Pradesh

Answer – (D) : Madhya Pradesh

Question – 41 : What is the theme of World Brain Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 22nd July 2023?

Answer – (A) : Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind

Answer – (B) : Brain Health and Disability: Leave No One Behind

Answer – (C) : Stop Multiple Sclerosis

Answer – (D) : Brain Health for all

Question – 42 : Which state government has recently (in July ‘2023) introduced India’s first ever Gig workers Bill 2023 to guarantee social security to gig workers?

Answer – (A) : Rajasthan

Answer – (B) : Maharashtra

Answer – (C) : Rajasthan

Answer – (D) : Gujarat

Question – 43 : In July 2023, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Limited acquired a 3. 53% stake in _____________ (Bank) for Rs 417 crore.

Answer – (A) : RBL Bank

Answer – (B) : RBL Bank

Answer – (C) : IndusInd Bank

Answer – (D) : ICICI Bank

Question – 44 : Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘2023) included by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the list of Scheduled Banks under Schedule II of RBI Act, 1934.

Answer – (A) : NongHyup Bank (South Korea)

Answer – (B) : NongHyup Bank (South Korea)

Answer – (C) : Suncorp Bank (United Kingdom)

Answer – (D) : Commonwealth Bank (Australia)

Question – 45 : Which country’s Electoral Tribunal (ET) has recently (in July ‘2023) signed an MoU with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to establish an institutional framework for their ongoing cooperation in the field of Election Management and Administration?

Answer – (A) : Panama

Answer – (B) : Maldives

Answer – (C) : Panama

Answer – (D) : Madagascar

Question – 46 : Which of the following personalities is Not appointed to the panel of vice-chairpersons by the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in July 2023?

Answer – (A) : Karnam Malleswari

Answer – (B) : PT Usha

Answer – (C) : Karnam Malleswari

Answer – (D) : Phangnon Konyak

Question – 47 : Which bank has recently (in July ‘2023) revamped its digital banking app and introduced the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility?

Answer – (A) : State Bank of India

Answer – (B) : State Bank of India

Answer – (C) : HDFC Bank

Answer – (D) : Axis Bank

Question – 48 : Who has been recently (in July ‘2023) appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited (SBICPSL)?

Answer – (A) : Abhijit Chakravorty

Answer – (B) : Abhijit Chakravorty

Answer – (C) : Tejendra Mohan Bhasin

Answer – (D) : Anuradha Shripad Nadkarni

Question – 49 : Which country has recently (in July ‘2023) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with India for semiconductor supply-chain partnership?

Answer – (A) : Japan

Answer – (B) : China

Answer – (C) : Brazil

Answer – (D) : Argentina

Question – 50 : Name the bank that has recently (in July ‘2023) partnered with IBM India Private Limited to co-create Digital Business Platform.

Answer – (A) : Union Bank of India

Answer – (B) : Bank of Baroda

Answer – (C) : Union Bank of India

Answer – (D) : Punjab National Bank

Question – 51 : In July 2023, the _____ edition of the bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) commenced in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Answer – (A) : 7th

Answer – (B) : 4th

Answer – (C) : 7th

Answer – (D) : 5th

Question – 52 : In July 2023, Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) formed a _________ member working group for the Implementation of recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s committee on the working of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs).

Answer – (A) : 5

Answer – (B) : 4

Answer – (C) : 6

Answer – (D) : 5

Question – 53 : Name the company that has recently (in July ‘2023) signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for procurement of 2 Dornier Aircraft for Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

Answer – (A) : Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Answer – (B) : Bharat Dynamics Limited

Answer – (C) : Airnetz Aviation Private Limited

Answer – (D) : Aroon Aviation Services Private Limited

Question – 54 : When was the World Kiswahili Language Day 2023 celebrated across the globe by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?

Answer – (A) : 7th July 2023

Answer – (B) : 9th July 2023

Answer – (C) : 7th July 2023

Answer – (D) : 5th July 2023

Question – 55 : In which city, the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) 2023 meeting under the Indian Presidency was held in July 2023?

Answer – (A) : Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Answer – (B) : Mumbai, Maharashtra

Answer – (C) : Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Answer – (D) : Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Question – 56 : Who has recently (in July ‘23) re-elected as the President of Uzbekistan for a 7 year term?

Answer – (A) : Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Answer – (B) : Khatamjon Ketmonov

Answer – (C) : Narimon Umarov

Answer – (D) : Abdullah Karimov

Question – 57 : Which country has recently (in July ‘2023) partnered with India to launch trade transactions in Rupees to reduce the dependency on the US dollar?

Answer – (A) : Bangladesh

Answer – (B) : Bhutan

Answer – (C) : Bangladesh

Answer – (D) : Sri Lanka

Question – 58 : Name the state government that has recently (in July ‘2023) signed a series of MoUs with the NTPC Limited to enhance power infrastructure and clean energy generation.

Answer – (A) : Meghalaya

Answer – (B) : Odisha

Answer – (C) : Meghalaya

Answer – (D) : Mizoram

Question – 59 : Who has recently (in July ‘ 2023 ) elected as the new chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

Answer – (A) : James Ferguson Skea (United Kingdom)

Answer – (B) : Robert Watson (United States of America)

Answer – (C) : Hoesung Lee (South Korea)

Answer – (D) : James Ferguson Skea (United Kingdom)

Question – 60 : Who was recently (in July ‘2023) honoured with the Global Education Mentor (GEM) Award 2023 – Lifetime Achievement Award?

Answer – (A) : Prem Prakash

Answer – (B) : Aparajita Gupta

Answer – (C) : Sanjiv Prakash

Answer – (D) :  Tanya Sharma

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