1. INS Sunayna has visited which country to strengthen bilateral ties?
A. Kenya
B. Syria
C. Niger
D. Iran
2. Which Indian singer-composer has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Britain?
A. Arijit Singh
B. Shankar Mahadevan
C. Udit Narayan
D. Sonu Nigam
3. What is the rank of Bengaluru in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023?
A. 24th
B. 45th
C. 20th
D. 15th
4. In which state’s Siddipet district, archaeologists have made a significant discovery in the form of a 1,000-year-old sculpture?
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
5. In which state/UT has ‘Operation Kavach’ been launched to crack down on the drug menace?
A. New Delhi
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Uttarakhand
6. Who has been selected as the new MD & CEO of Hindustan Unilever?
A. Ajay Sinha
B. Rohit java
C. Prudence kasana
D. G Venugopal
7. In which city did the Union Sports Minister inaugurate the state-of-the-art BSF Hockey Turf Ground?
A. Jodhpur
B. Kanpur
C. Jalandhar
D. New Delhi
8. In which state the world’s fastest bike race Moto GP 2023 will be held?
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh
9. International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day is celebrated on?
A. 27 June
B. 24 June
C. 25 June
D. 26 June
10. Who has become the first spinner to take five wicket haul in three consecutive ODIs in ODI cricket?
A. Ravindra Jadeja
B. Vanindu Hasaranga
C. Adam Zampa
D. Moeen Ali
11. Consider the following statements related to Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi:
1. The PM-Kisan mobile app of face authentication feature was launched by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi” for the aspirational and income support to the farmers of the central government.
2. Using the face authentication feature from this app, farmers can remotely , can easily complete e-KYC even sitting at home by scanning face without OTP or fingerprint. Also can help 300 other farmers to do e-KYC at their home.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
12. Consider the following statements related to Lab-Grown Meat:
1. There has been a significant development in the world of sustainable food production with the United States’ approval of lab-grown meat, specifically cell-cultivated chicken, by two California-based companies.
2. Two California-based companies, Good Meat, and Upside Foods received U.S. government approval to produce and sell the ‘cell-cultivated chicken’.
3. Lab-grown meat, officially known as cell-cultivated meat, refers to meat that is grown in a laboratory setting using isolated cells derived from animals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. All of the above
13. Consider the following statements related to IMD World Competitiveness Ranking:
1. Latest world competitiveness ranking has brought forth interesting insights into the competitive landscape of nations.
2. The rankings, compiled by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), provide valuable information on economic performance, government efficiency, infrastructure, and more.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
14. Consider the following statements:
1. The Union Ministry of Power has released a comprehensive report on the energy sector titled ‘National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis 2021-22’.
2. This is the first report by the Energy Data Management Unit set up under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power.
3. Contains comprehensive data compiled from FY 2016-17 to FY 2021-22 as well as trends and analysis of fuel-wise energy consumption across key end-use sectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 1 and 3 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. All of the above
15. Consider the following statements:
1. The US authorities have recently announced a significant development in the H-1B visa renewal process.
2. The introduction of ‘in-country’ renewable H-1B visa aims to streamline the renewal process for Indian professionals working in the US.
Which of the above statement/statements are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Answer: 1) A
Explanation
INS Sunayna visited Mombasa, Kenya, with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties with maritime neighbors under the theme of Ocean Ring of Yoga.
The Commanding Officer of INS Sunayna held a meeting with Brigadier Y S Abdi, Deputy Commander of the Kenya Navy, and emphasized the significance of Yoga in fostering unity and bringing the world closer together.
A Maritime Partnership Exercise took place between the Indian and Kenyan navies, where drills related to firefighting, damage control, boarding exercises, asymmetric threat simulations, and VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure) operations were carried out during the harbor phase.
An onboard Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capsule was also conducted to enhance the capabilities of the Kenya Navy.
Answer: 2) B
Explanation
Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan received an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University (BCU) in England.
Shankar Mahadevan’s honorary doctorate is in recognition of his significant contribution to the field of music and the arts.
Shankar Mahadevan is 56 years old and a prominent member of the music composition trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Professor Philip Plowden, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University.The ceremony took place in Birmingham.
United Kingdom is an island nation located in northwestern Europe. It consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Answer: 3) C
Explanation
Bengaluru has clinched the 20th spot, moving up two places, in Startup Genome’s The Global Startup Ecosystems Report (GSER) 2023.
While Silicon Valley remained on top, New York City and London were tied at No 2. With this, the top three ecosystems have all held on to their positions from 2020.
Among the emerging ecosystems, Pune has moved into the 31-40 range in 2023, from 51–60 in 2022.
GSER is a comprehensive analysis of startup ecosystems around the world. The report, now in its 11th year, offers a detailed look into the world’s top startup ecosystems, while tracking emerging trends and challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
Several Indian cities have moved up several notches in the rankings, thanks to India’s growing digital public infrastructure that has proved to be a game changer.
To create the 2023 rankings, Startup Genome measured six factors in each ecosystem — performance, funding, market reach, connectedness, talent and experience and knowledge.
The ranking identifies the top-30 global ecosystems and ten runners-up. These ecosystems feature more than $50 million in funding activity.
Answer: 4) D
Explanation
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in the form of a 1,000-year-old sculpture in Telangana’s Siddipet district.
This extraordinary find, a ‘Dvarapala’ sculpture representing Vijaya, the gatekeeper of Lord Vishnu, surpasses any previously reported findings in Telangana.
Standing six feet above the ground and three feet below, with a thickness of 9 inches, the sculpture was carved out of granite stone in relief.
The recently discovered sculpture shows exquisite craftsmanship, with meticulous attention to detail.
Adorned with a long ‘Kirita’ (crown) on the head and a profusion of ornaments on the body, this idol of Vijaya has ‘Gadh’ and ‘Suchi Mudra’ in the original two hands, while the additional two hands have ‘Sankhu’ and ‘Chakra’.
These complex elements reflect the importance of the deity Vijaya in Hindu mythology.
Answer: 5) A
Explanation
Operation Kavach’ has been launched to crack down on the drug menace in the national capital. Under this operation, Delhi Police nabbed a total of 776 persons involved in drug offences.
These arrests were made in connection with 615 cases related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). The police have so far succeeded in seizing around 36 kg of heroin.
Answer: 6) B
Explanation
Hindustan Unilever has appointed Rohit Jawa as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.
He will replace Sanjeev Mehta. Java currently serves as the Chief of Transformation of Unilever, the parent company of Hindustan Unilever in London.
After Mehta’s retirement, Rohit Java is going to take over his charge tomorrow i.e. on June 27, 2023. This appointment has been made for a period of 5 years.
Rohit Jawa, 56, had joined Hindustan Unilever in the year 1988 as a Management Trainee. He has been with the company for over 35 years.
Jawa is expected to get an annual salary of Rs 21.43 crore as MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever, according to the company’s annual report.
He will also get an amount of Rs 4.83 crore as mobility-linked allowance in FY 2024.
Answer: 7) C
Explanation
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth & Sports Affairs Shri Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurated the newly constructed, state-of-the-art BSF Hockey Turf Ground at BSF Complex, Jalandhar.
DG BSF Shri Nitin Agarwal, Shri P V Ram Shastri, IPS, SDG Western Command, Chandigarh, Shri BK Mehta, ADG (Log), FHQ BSF, Dr. Atul Phuljele, IPS, IG BSF, Punjab Frontier Along with other BSF officers and eminent sports icons were present.
Answer: 8) D
Explanation
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the first ticket for the first race of the world’s fastest motor bike race Moto GP-2023 in the capital Lucknow. India is hosting it for the first time.
This motor bike race will be organized from September 22 to 24 at Buddh International Circuit Greater Noida in the state.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Moto GP is the biggest and fastest bike racing event in the world.
Answer: 9) A
Explanation
International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day or World MSME Day is observed across the world on 27 June every year.
The day highlights the importance of MSMEs and their role as the backbone of the country’s economy.
The theme of MSME Day 2023 in India is “Future-Ready MSMEs for India@100”.
The Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade celebrates the day with the theme “Building a Stronger Future Together”.
The Council is launching the #Brand10000MSMEs network, a platform for MSMEs across the globe to connect, learn and grow together.
Answer: 10) B
Explanation
Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has become the first spinner in ODI cricket history to take three consecutive five-wicket hauls.
He achieved this feat against Ireland during the ODI World Cup qualifier.
Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 133 runs at the Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo.
He has equaled the legendary Pakistani bowler Waqar Younis in this matter.
Answer: 11) A
Explanation
The PM-Kisan mobile app of face authentication feature was launched by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi” for the aspirational and income support to the farmers of the central government.
Using the face authentication feature from this app, farmers can remotely , can easily complete e-KYC even sitting at home by scanning face without OTP or fingerprint. Also can help 100 other farmers to do e-KYC at their home.
Recognizing the need to make e-KYC mandatory, the Government of India has extended the ability of farmers to perform e-KYC to officers of state governments, so that each officer can complete the e-KYC process for 500 farmers.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a very comprehensive and ambitious scheme of the Government of India, in the implementation of which the State Governments have performed their role very diligently.
After KYC, it will be easier for about 8.5 crore farmers to get the installment of this scheme and only eligible farmers will get the benefit. The more refined this platform is, the easier it will be for the central and state governments to give any benefit to the farmers along with the work of PM-Kisan.
Answer: 12) D
Explanation
There has been a significant development in the world of sustainable food production with the United States’ approval of lab-grown meat, specifically cell-cultivated chicken, by two California-based companies.
Two California-based companies, Good Meat, and Upside Foods received U.S. government approval to produce and sell the ‘cell-cultivated chicken’.
Lab-grown meat, officially known as cell-cultivated meat, refers to meat that is grown in a laboratory setting using isolated cells derived from animals.
These cells are provided with the necessary resources, such as nutrients and a suitable environment, to replicate and grow into edible meat.
The process typically takes place in bioreactors, specialized containers designed to support the cellular cultivation process.
The first country to approve the sale of alternative meat was Singapore in 2020.
Answer: 13) C
Explanation
Latest world competitiveness ranking has brought forth interesting insights into the competitive landscape of nations.
The rankings, compiled by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), provide valuable information on economic performance, government efficiency, infrastructure, and more.
In the highly anticipated ranking, Denmark emerged as the top-ranked country for competitiveness.
This achievement reflects the country’s consistent excellence across all four measured factors: economic performance, government efficiency, infrastructure, and business efficiency.
Singapore, known for its vibrant business environment, claimed an impressive fourth position in the global competitiveness ranking. While the city-state slipped from third place in the previous year, its overall competitive edge remains strong and noteworthy.
Answer: 14) D
Explanation
The Union Ministry of Power has released a comprehensive report on the energy sector titled ‘National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis 2021-22’.
This is the first report by the Energy Data Management Unit set up under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power.
Contains comprehensive data compiled from FY 2016-17 to FY 2021-22 as well as trends and analysis of fuel-wise energy consumption across key end-use sectors.
The report is commissioned by the Ministry of Power in coordination with NITI Aayog, various relevant Ministries and Departments, Prepared through Bureau of Energy Efficiency in collaboration with institutions and other stakeholders
Answer: 15) C
Explanation
The US authorities have recently announced a significant development in the H-1B visa renewal process.
The introduction of ‘in-country’ renewable H-1B visa aims to streamline the renewal process for Indian professionals working in the US.
H-1B visas are highly sought-after nonimmigrant visas that allow US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations requiring theoretical or technical expertise.
These visas play an important role in facilitating the recruitment of talent, especially in the technology sector, with many workers coming from countries like India.