January 2023 Monthly CA

Q1. Which State has Won Best State Tableau Award Of Republic Day Parade 2023
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttrakhand
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt gave away awards and prizes related to
the Republic Day 2023 at Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Delhi Cantt on 31 January 2023. The
tableau of Uttrakhand, based on the theme 'Manaskhand', was given away the best tableau
award among the 17 states/union territories tableaux.

Q2. What Is The Rank Of India In “Henley Passport Index 2023

A. 80
B. 85
C. 87
D. 90
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: While India has moved up from its spot at the 87th place on the list, it's access
to visa-free travel to countries has decreased by one. This year's Henley Passport Index,
released earlier in the month on January 10, puts India's passport on the 85 th spot, moving it
up two places from its position in 2022.

Q3. Which Country Won The Title Of “2023 Men‟s FIH Hockey World Cup”
A. India
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. France
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Germany won their third title after defeating the defending champions Belgium
in the final 5–4 in a shoot-out after the match finished 3–3 in regular time. The Netherlands
captured the bronze medal by winning 3–1 against Australia.

Q4. Who Won Men‟s Single Title At “Australian Open 2023”

A. Rafael Nadal
B. Novak Djokovic
C. Rinky Hijikata
D. Medvedev
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: With his win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in the longest match of his career, Andy
Murray won a match from two sets down for a record eleventh time.
Q5. Which Police Station Awarded as the Best Police Station in India
A. Kharsang
B. Aska
C. Thane
D. Kalighat
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Berhampur: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday awarded Aska police
station in Ganjam district as the best police station in the country for 2022.

Q6. Who Has Won The Title Of “Miss Universe 2022”

A. Harnaaz Sandhu
B. R‟Bonney Gabriel
C. Andrea Meza
D. Andreina Martinez
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: America's R'Bonney Gabriel has crowned Miss Universe this year. In the last
round, she has won this crown by defeating the participant of Venezuela and Dominican
Republic.

Q7. What Is The Rank Of IND In „Global Fire Power Index 2023‟
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: India is ranked 4 of 145 out of the countries considered for the annual Global
Firepower review. The nation holds a Power Index score of 0.1025 with a score of 0.0000
being considered exceptional in the GFP assessment. This country is a Top 5 world power
according to the GFP index formula.

Q8. Which Country Won Title Of 2023 ICC U-19 Women‟sT20 World Cup
A. India
B. Srilanka
C. Pakistan
D. S Africa
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: In the semi-finals, India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets and England beat
Australia by 3 runs. The final took place on 29 January 2023 at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom,
and saw India beat England by 7 wickets to become the inaugural champions of the ICC
Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.

Q9. Which IIT Has Developed „BharOS‟ Indigenous Operating System?

A. IIT Kanpur
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Delhi
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: An Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated firm has
developed an Indigenous Mobile Operating System, called BharOS, that can be installed on
commercial off-the-shelf handsets.

Q10. How Many children have been selected for PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar2023
A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: 11 children from across the country under different categories of Bal Shakti
Puraskar have been selected for PMRBP-2023. The awardees include 6 boys and 5 girls,
belonging to 11 States and UTs.

Q11. Which State Will Be the first Green Energy State by the end of 2025
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of the most advanced State of the
Country with excellent socio-economic indicators. The Himachal Pradesh government
intends to make the state as the first Green Energy State by the end of 2025 by harnessing
hydro, hydrogen and solar energy and switching to green products.

Q12. What is the mascot of 5thKheloIndia Youth Games 2023?

A. Asha
B. Divya
C. Khel
D. Priya
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Khelo India Youth Games 2023 mascot 'Asha the Cheetah' was out for a fun
day out in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh ahead of the competition.

Q13. Who Won Men‟s Single Title At „India Open Badminton Championships‟
A. Kunlavut Vitidsarn
B. Liang Weikeng
C. Wang Chang
D. None of These
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India Open 2023: Kunlavut Vitidsarn Crowned Men's Singles Champion After
Defeating Viktor Axelsen. Kunlavut beat Olympic champion Axelsen of Denmark in 64
minutes to claim his maiden Super 750 tournament title.
Q14. Charaideo Moidams Is Located In Which State?
A. Assam
B. West Bengal
C. Tripura
D. Manipur
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Charaideo Maidams represent the late medieval mound burial tradition of
the Tai Ahom community in Assam. The Ahoms ruled Assam for more than 600 years.
British took over Assam in 1826 ending the rule of Ahoms over the state. The Charaideo is
situated more than 400 km east of Guwahati.

Q15. Which State Govt Has Launched Schools of Eminence‟ project

A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched Schools of
Eminence project for quality education.

Q16. Joint Training Exercise Cyclone-I Has Been Conducted By IND & _____?
A. France
B. Turkey
C. Egypt
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The first ever joint exercise between the special forces of the Indian Army and
the Egyptian Army named “Exercise Cyclone-I” is in progress at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan since
14 January 2023.

Q17. Which is India‟s 1stdistrict to provide basic documents to all Tribals?

A. Wayanad
B. Pune
C. Gaya
D. Sonbhadra
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Wayanad becomes the first district in the country to provide basic documents
and facilities such as Aadhaar cards, ration cards, birth/death certificates, election ID cards,
bank accounts and health insurance to all tribespeople.

Q18. Chris Hipkins Became Prime Minister Of Which Country?

A. S Africa
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. Philippines
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Labour leader Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand's prime ... minister
Hipkins, 44, to lead the party and the country on Sunday.

Q19. Who Became the youngest-ever to hit a double century in ODI

A. Ishan Kisan
B. Rohit Sharma
C. Virat Kohli
D. Shubman Gill
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Young batting sensation Shubman Gill set the stands of the Rajiv Gandhi
International Stadium in Hyderabad on fire as he became the youngest-ever batsman to blast
a double-hundred in the history of ODI cricket.

Q20. Recently which space agency discovered New Exoplanet Named LHS 475b ?
A. ISRO
B. NASA
C. ESA
D. JAXA
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Discovers New Exoplanet Named LHS
475b. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the James
Webb Space Telescope has discovered its first new exoplanet. Researchers have labelled the
planet as LHS 475 b.

Q21. Which district became India‟s first Constitution literate district?

A. Kollam
B. Chamba
C. Pune
D. Buxar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: In a historic achievement, the Indian district of Kollam has become the
country's first constitution literate district.

Q22. Who has launched India‟s first national assessment regulator, PARAKH ?
A. CBSE
B. NCERT
C. M/o Education
D. ISRO
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has
released India's first national assessment regulator, PARAKH.

Q23. Who has been appointed as Deputy NSA

A. Pankaj Kumar Singh
B. Ajit Doval
C. Saran Singh
D. R Hariken
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: NSA is assisted by the Deputy National Security Advisors (Deputy NSAs).
Currently, retired IPS officer Dattatray Padsalgikar, former R&AW chief Rajinder Khanna
and retired IFS officer Pankaj Saran serve as Deputy National Security Advisors.

Q24. Exercise “VARUNA 2023”Has Been Conducted Between India & Which Country
A. France
B. Maldives
C. UK
D. Italy
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: 21st EDITION OF INDIA FRANCE BILATERAL NAVAL EXERCISE
'VARUNA' – 2023. The 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and
France – Exercise Varuna commenced on the Western Seaboard today, 16 Jan 23.

Q25. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 Held In Which City?
A. Davos
B. Paris
C. New York
D. Delhi
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2023, held in the Swiss town
of Davos, ended Friday – a conference that started in a world possibly fundamentally altered,
but whose processes and outcomes remained pretty much business as usual. The theme this
year was 'Cooperation in a Fragmented World'.

Q26. Who Has Been appointed as the new Chief Economist of the OECD?
A. Claire Lombardelli
B. Gita Gopinath
C. Raghuram Rajan
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Chief Economic Adviser to the Treasury, Clare Lombardelli, has been
appointed as the new OECD Chief Economist – the first time a British person has held this
role in thirty years.

Q27. Which State Became 1stState to implement blindness control policy

A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Rajasthan has become the first State to implement a policy to control
blindness, with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight”.
Q28. What is the name of India‟s first 5Genabled drone
A. Shakti
B. Garuda
C. Skyhawk
D. Droni
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Tech startup firm IG Drones has developed India's first 5G-enabled drone
capable of vertical take-off and landing. This drone has been named Skyhawk. It can be used
in other areas apart from defence and medical applications.

Q29. “Saharsh” Special Education Program Launched by Which State Govt?

A. Tripura
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Assam
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Tripura government has launched a special education programme called
'Saharsh' in an effort to encourage social and emotional learning

Q30. When is “Indian Army Day” celebrated every year?

A. 14 Jan
B. 15 Jan
C. 16 Jan
D. 17 Jan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: On 15 January 2023, India celebrated its 75th Indian Army Day in Bengaluru.
Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the
country and its citizens.

Q31. Centre Approved Rs______ cr scheme to promote RuPay, BHIM-UPI

A. 2,600
B. 2,700
C. 2,800
D. 2,900
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The approved incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-
value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M) in FY 2022-23 has a financial outlay of Rs 2,600 crore.

Q32. What is the name of New integrated food security scheme for providing free
foodgrains, recently approved by cabinet?
A. PMGKAY
B. Vaya Vandana Scheme
C. Bhojan Scheme
D. Atal Pension Yojna
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the new integrated food security
scheme for providing free foodgrains to Antyodaya Ann Yojana (AAY) and Primary
Household (PHH) beneficiaries, to be rolled out from 1st January 2023. The new scheme has
been named Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY).

Q33. Prithvi-IIIs A_______ Ballistic Missile?

A. Long Range
B. Surface To Surface
C. Short Range
D. Both B & C
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-
Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM), which has a range of around 350km and can carry a one
tonne payload. Prithvi II class is a single-stage liquid-fueled missile that has warhead
mounting capability of 500 kg-1000kg.

Q34. What Is „INS Vagir‟ ?

A. Submrine
B. Destroyer
C. Aircraft Carrier
D. Corvette
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: INS Vagir (S25) is the fifth submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class
submarines for the Indian Navy.

Q35. When Will „Aditya-L1‟ Mission Be Launched?

A. 2023
B. 2024
C. 2035
D. 2030
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Recently, the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VLEC), the primary
payload onboard Aditya-L1, was handed over to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). This reiterates the plan to launch the mission by
June-July 2023.

Q36. Who became 1st IAF woman pilot to fly Sukhoi fighter jet in Japan?
A. Avani Chaturvedi
B. Sania Mirza
C. Bhavna Kanth
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi will soar high on her Sukhoi-30MKI jet,
becoming the first IAF woman fighter pilot to take part in such aerial wargames in a foreign
country.
Q37. Which Initiative Has won the Platinum Award In Digital IND Awards 2022
A. Make In India
B. e-NAM
C. JJM
D. Startup India
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: e-NAM, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare, has won the Platinum Award in the Digital Empowerment of Citizens Category in
Digital India Awards 2022 held in New Delhi today. The President of India, Smt.

Q38. Which Song Won “Golden Globe Award” for Best Original Song
A. Naatu Naatu
B. Carolina
C. Hold My Hand
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: 'Naatu Naatu' Wins Best Original Song, Beating Rihanna and Taylor Swift at
2023 ... 2023 Golden Globe Award Nominations: See the Full List.

Q39. Which State‟s Historical Cities Hampi& Mysuru Have Been Included in “Swadesh
Darshan scheme 2.0”
A. UP
B. Karnataka
C. MP
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Karnataka State‟s Historical Cities Hampi& Mysuru Have Been Included in “Swadesh
Darshan scheme 2.0”

Q40. Which Is The Top-performing global airports in 2022

A. Haneda
B. Kempegowda
C. Cochin
D. Hamad
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cirium released a list of the top-performing global airports of 2022, with
Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International
Airport taking the second and seventh spots, respectively. The top 10 airports, according to
Cirium, are: Haneda Airport (Tokyo, Japan)

Q41. Which City will Host first-ever Formula E World Championship race?
A. Hyderabad
B. Surat
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The countdown of the first-ever ABB FIA Formula E World Championship
race in India is to be held in Hyderabad. The Formula E World Championship will be held
from 11th February.

Q42. Which Country Approved world‟s first vaccine for declining honey bees
A. France
B. India
C. USA
D. Germany
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The world's first vaccine for honeybees has been granted a conditional license
in the US, a massive breakthrough in the protection of these insects critical for food
production. The vaccine, developed by a US biotech company Dalan Animal Health, will
protect honeybees against American Foulbrood disease.

Q43. Who has been Honoured With The „Assam Baibhav Award For 2022-23?
A. Dr. Tapan Saikia
B. RatanTATA
C. Amitabh Kant
D. Himant Biswa
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: On 4th January 2023, Assam government decided to confer the state's highest
civilian award to Dr. Tapan Saikia, renowned oncologist based in Mumbai in the field of
healthcare (cancer care) and public service.

Q44. Recently Which Railway Station got 5-star „Eat Right Station‟ certificate
A. Varanasi
B. Patna
C. Kamlapati
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Indian Railways' Varanasi Cantt Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star
'Eat Right Station' certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.

Q45. Which Country Has taken over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union
A. India
B. Japan
C. Laos
D. Thialand
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India has taken over the leadership of the Asia Pacific Postal Union (APPU) in
January 2023. Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh will take over the charge of Secretary General of the
Union for a tenure of 4 years.
Q46. Which State Won World Habitat Award 2023 for its JAGA Mission
A. Haryana
B. Manipur
C. Tripura
D. Odisha
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Odisha won the UN-Habitat World Habitat Awards 2023 for the state's 5T
(Transparency, Technology, Teamwork, Time, Transformation) initiative Jaga Mission. Jaga
Mission is a land ownership and slum upgradation program aimed at empowering the lives of
slum dwellers.

Q47. Cabinet Approved ₹_______crore For National Green Hydrogen mission?

A. 19,744
B. 20,000
C. 13,000
D. 30,019
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved provisions of National Green
Hydrogen Mission, said union minister Anurag Thakur while addressing media. The
government has sanctioned Rs 19,744 crore for implementation of the project.

Q48. Which country Launched Asia‟s 1sthydrogen powered passenger train

A. Thialand
B. China
C. India
D. South Korea
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: China becomes the first country in Asia to launch Hydrogen powered
passenger Train. China's CRRC Corporation Ltd. recently unveiled its first hydrogen urban
train, which happens to be Asia's first hydrogen train.

Q49. Who Has Launched World‟s longest river cruise On 13thJan 2023?
A. PM Modi
B. RajnathSingh
C. GajendraSingh
D. Anurag Thakur
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch the world's longest river cruise,
"Ganga Vilas" from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Dibrugarh, Assam on 13th January 2023.

Q50. Who Became first woman officer deployed at Siachen at over 15,600 ft
A. Shiva Chauhan
B. SaniaMirza
C. Anita Mishra
D. Sonam Chauhan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Captain Shiva Chauhan is the first woman military officer to be actively
assigned to the world's highest battleground, the Siachen Glacier. Following rigorous
preparation, the officer was dispatched to the Kumar post in Siachen Glacier, situated at an
altitude of around 4755 meters.

Q51. Who Became India‟s 79thChess Grandmaster?

A. Pranav Anand
B. M Pranesh
C. Koustav Chatterjee
D. Aditya Mittal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: M Pranesh clinched the title in the Rilton Cup, the first tournament of the FIDE
Circuit, here to become India's 79th chess Grandmaster.

Q52. Who Became India‟s 78thChess Grandmaster?

A. Pranav Anand
B. Gukesh D
C. Koustav Chatterjee
D. Aditya Mittal
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Nineteen-year-old Kolkata-based chess player, Koustav Chatterjee became
India's 78th Grandmaster. He is also the tenth GM from West Bengal.

Q53. Which city will get India‟s 1stunderwater metro train in 2023
A. Kolkata
B. Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Surat
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Kolkata Underwater Metro, Country's 1st, To Be Completed By December
2023.

Q54. Nitin Gadkari Inaugurated Zuari Bridge, India‟s Second-Largest Cable Bridge In
Which State?
A. Goa
B. Bihar
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Odisha
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India's second longest cable-stayed eight-lane Zuari Bridge opens in Goa.
Union Minister of Roads Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated the
country's second longest cable-stayed eight-lane Zuari Bridge in Goa.
Q55. How Many Personalities Have Been Awarded With Padma Award 2023?
A. 100
B. 107
C. 106
D. 111
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: On the occasion of Republic Day 2023, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs
announced the winners of Padma Awards on Wednesday. The long list of 106 awardees
included Mulayam Singh Yadav, Zakir Hussain, KM Birla, Sudha Murty, Raveena Tandon,
etc. Padma Awards is the highest civilian awards of India.

Q56. Who Was The Chief Guest For 74thRepublic Day 2023
A. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
B. Joe Biden
C. Rishi Sunak
D. Benjamin Netanyahu
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, India's chief guest for its Republic Day
celebrations, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday
after which he held wide-ranging discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Q57. North India‟s largest floating solar projecting augurated At______?

A. Chandigarh
B. New Delhi
C. Surat
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Chandigarh: The 2000kWp floating solar power plant at Water Works in
Sector 39 has been commissioned at a cost of Rs 11.70 crore.

Q58. Centre Launched Which platform to digitise vaccination programme?

A. U-WIN
B. Me-WIN
C. Co-Win
D. Go-WIN
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Centre embarks on U-WIN platform to digitise vaccination programme, health
records. The U-WIN platform replicates Covid-19 platform Co-WIN. It will be used to
register and vaccinate every pregnant woman, record her delivery, register every newborn
delivery and keep a record of all vaccinations.

Q59. When Is „National Voters Day‟ is celebrated every year

A. 24 Jan
B. 25 Jan
C. 26 Jan
D. 27 Jan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process,
Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as "National Voters'
Day". It has been started from 25 January 2011 to mark the foundation day of Election
Commission of India.

Q60. In which city the world‟s longest calligraphic mural has been installed?
A. Makkah
B. New Delhi
C. Surat
D. Madina
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The world's longest calligraphic mural has been installed on the road leading to
Makkah's Grand Mosque, in the latest beautification of the holy city.

Q61. When Was The Atal Pension Yojana Launched

A. 2010
B. 2015
C. 2020
D. 2019
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on 09.05. 2015 to create a
universal social security system for all Indians, especially the poor, the under-privileged and
the workers in the unorganised sector. APY is administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and
Development Authority (PFRDA).

Q62. Who is the Author of “India‟s Knowledge Supremacy The New Dawn”
A. Dr Ashwin Fernandes
B. Chetan Bhagat
C. Dharmedra Pradhan
D. N Sitharaman
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A book titled “India's Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn” Written by
international Indian expat, Dr Ashwin Fernandes has released globally.

Q63. PM Modi distributed Hakku Patrato Banjara Tribes in which State?

A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Bihar
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: PM Modi starts distribution of title deeds or 'Hakku Patra' to over 52,000
members of the Lambani nomadic community in Karnataka.
Q64. PM Modi named How Many Andaman islands after Param Vir Chakra
Awardees?
A. 10
B. 21
C. 30
D. 41
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday named 21 largest unnamed islands
of Andaman & Nicobar Islands after India‟s 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees. The ceremony
was organised on the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose‟s birth
anniversary.

Q65. Exercise AMPHEX 2023 Has Been Conducted In Which State?

A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The biennial Tri-Services Amphibious Exercise, AMPHEX 2023 was
conducted at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh from 17 to 22 January 23.

Q66. Parakram Diwas Is Celebrated On The Birth Anniversary Of Which Freedom

Fighter
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Subhash Chandra Bose
C. Ashfaqulla Khan
D. Chandrashekhar Azad
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: A grateful nation remembers the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra
Bose on his birth anniversary today, January 23. It was on this day in 1897, that Neta Ji was
born in Cuttack, Odisha. The day is celebrated as Parakram Diwas.

Q67. India extended $40m for bolstering sports infrastructure in______?

A. Maldives
B. Srilanka
C. Philippines
D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday stated India has prolonged
a concessional USD 40 million Line of Credit score for creating carrying infrastructure
within the Maldives, as a part of New Delhi‟s efforts to deliver High Minister Narendra
Modi‟s flagship tasks corresponding to “Are compatible India” and “Khelo India” into the
ambit of the Neighbourhood First Coverage. Jaishankar is on a three-day discuss with to the
Maldives and Sri Lanka to additional amplify bilateral engagement with the 2 key maritime
neighbours of India.
Q68. Nilamani Phookan Who Passed Away Recently, He Was______?
A. Poet
B. Singer
C. Scientist
D. Dancer
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Renowned Assamese poet and recipient of Jnapith Award, Nilamani Phookan
has passed away. He was 89. Phookan was one of the most celebrated poet of Assam and has
been awarded the country's highest literary award, the 56th Jnanpith for the year 2021.

Q69. Which State provided menstrual, maternity leaves for all female students
A. Bihar
B. Kerala
C. Goa
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: "Once again, Kerala sets a model for the nation. Menstrual and maternity
leaves will be granted to female students of all institutions under our Department of Higher
Education, reaffirming the LDF government's commitment to realising a gender-just society,"
he tweeted.

Q70. What Is The Rank Of 'Mukesh Ambani‟ In Brand Guardianship Index 2023
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Mukesh Ambani of Reliance has also moved into 2nd position, overtaking
Microsoft's Satya Nadella, who now sits in 3rd place. They are joined at the top of the
ranking by the brand guardians of several well-known brands: Adobe's Shantanu Narayen
(4th), Google's Sundar Pichai (5th), and Deloitte's Punit Renjen (6th).

Q71. Kanger Valley National Park Is Located In Which State?

A. Odisha
B. Uttrakhand
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Kanger Ghati National Park (also called Kanger Valley National Park) was
declared a national park in 1982 by the Government of India. Near Jagdalpur in the Bastar
region of Chhattisgarh, it is one of India's densest national parks, and is known for its
biodiversity, landscape, waterfalls, and subterranean geomorphologic limestone caves, and as
the home of the Bastar hill myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh.
Q72. Who Became The First LGBTQ woman Member Of „US City Council‟
A. Janani Ramachandran
B. Aruna Miller
C. Afsana Rahman
D. Ankita Millar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Janani Ramachandran took the ceremonial oath wearing a saree as the Oakland
City Council member for District 4 in an inauguration ceremony held on January 10

Q73. Fitur2023–International Tourism Trade Fair Held In Which City?

A. Madrid (Spain)
B. New Delhi
C. New York (US)
D. Berlin (Germany)
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The latest edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, better known as
FITUR, will be held in January 2024 (dates to be confirmed) at IFEMA, MADRID.

Q74. Who became Maryland‟s 1stIndian-AmericanLieutenant Governor

A. Aruna Miller
B. Afsana Rahman
C. Ankita Millar
D. Roxy Singh
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Aruna Miller's victory is also due to her popularity among Indian Americans in
the state of Maryland where several Republican, pro-Trump supporters came out to extend
their support to her.

Q75. Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project Is Being Built In Which State?

A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Sikkim
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Upper Siang is a 9,750MW hydro power project. It is planned on Siang
river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Q76. Bharti Airtel to invest Rs2,000 crore to set up hyperscale data centre in Which
City
A. Hyderabad
B. Surat
C. Chennai
D. Guwahati
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Bharti Airtel to Invest Rs 2,000 Crore to set up Hyperscale data Centre in
Hyderabad.
Q77. WEF‟s „Center for Fourth Industrial Revolution‟ Will be setup in which City
A. Pune
B. Hyderabad
C. Surat
D. Chennai
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has chosen Hyderabad for establishing its
Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution focused on healthcare and life sciences.

Q78. Which Country Launched World‟s first‟ generic Palbociclibtablets?

A. India
B. France
C. UK
D. USA
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Hyderabad-based MSN Group on January 17 announced that it has launched
the 'world's first' generic Palbociclib tablets.

Q79. Which Is The 1stIndian UT to Completely Shift to e-Governance Mode

A. Ladakh
B. J & K
C. Puduchery
D. Delhi
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Leading the digital transformation in governance, Jammu and Kashmir has
become the first union territory (UT) in India to have entirely shifted to digital mode of
administration. According to an order issued by the UT chief secretary Dr Arun Kumar
Mehta, all governance and administrative services in the state are now „only‟ available
digitally.

Q80. India to be covered by Doppler Weather Radar Network by Which Year?

A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2040
D. 2035
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The entire country will be covered by Doppler Weather Radar Network by
2025 to help predict extreme weather events more accurately, union minister Jitendra Singh
said, speaking at the foundation day of India Meteorological Department.

Q81. Indian Scientists Discovered Solo Electromagnetic waves on___?

A. Venus
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Uranus
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Indian scientists have found the first evidence of solitary electromagnetic
waves. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) used data from the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution
(MAVEN) to establish the findings.

Q82. When Is National Start-up Day Celebrated Every Year?

A. 15 Jan
B. 16 Jan
C. 17 Jan
D. 18 Jan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the adoption of National
Startup Day on January 16 last year.

Q83. Which Organization has listed Pakistan-based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makkias a
global terrorist
A. WHO
B. UNSC
C. NATO
D. FATF
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday listed Pakistan-
based terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist under its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-
Qaida Sanctions Committee.

Q84. Neelakurinji Plant Is Mainly Found In Which Region Of India?

A. Eastern Ghat
B. Himalayan
C. Western Ghats
D. Thar Desert
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Recently, 6 new varieties of Neelakurinji Flowers have been identified in the
Kallippara hills in Santhanpara region of Western Ghats.

Q85. What is the name of India‟s first Venus Mission?

A. Lucy
B. Shukrayaan
C. Venusyaan
D. DART
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: ISRO's Venus mission, called Shukrayaan I, was expected to be launched in
December 2024. The idea was born in 2012; five years later, ISRO commenced preliminary
studies after the Department of Space received a 23% hike in the 2017-2018 budget.
Q86. Business-20(B-20) inception meeting Has been organised in which City?
A. Gandhinagar
B. Surat
C. Delhi
D. Guwahati
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The first 15 meetings of the Business 20 (B20) India Inception Meeting will be
held in Gandhinagar from January 22nd to 24th, 2023.

Q87. An Indo-Russian joint venture has started manufacturing AK-203assault rifles in

which state?
A. Uttrakhand
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Assam
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: An Indo-Russian joint venture has started manufacturing Kalashnikov AK-203
assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, a move that will lend greater firepower to the Indian
armed forces.

Q88. Who Has Won Men‟s Single Title At „2023 Malaysia Open‟
A. Stuart Ruyan
B. Fajar Alfian
C. Muhammad Rian Ardianto
D. Viktor Axelsen
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Viktor Axelsen and Yamaguchi Akane win Malaysia Open 2023 titles.
Olympic champion and No. 1 seed Viktor Axelsen claimed badminton's Malaysia Open
men's singles title on Sunday (15 January).

Q89. Hindu harvest festival “Pongal” Has Been celebrated in Which State
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated by Tamil people in
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry in India.

Q90. Who Became 5thhighest run scorer in ODI cricket?

A. Rohit Sharma
B. KL Rahul
C. Virat Kohli
D. MS Dhoni
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Indian star cricketer Virat Kohli became the fifth-highest run-scorer in history
of ODI cricket on 15 January after overtaking Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene to
enter into top-five. The major accomplishments was achieved by Virat during India's third
and final ODI of the series against Sri Lanka in Kerala.

Q91. According to Oxfam, 1% of the rich in IND have what % of country‟s wealth
A. 40
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India's top 1% owned more than 40.5% of its total wealth in 2021, according to
a new report by Oxfam. In 2022, the number of billionaires in the country increased to 166
from from 102 in 2020, the report said.

Q92. Who became 1st woman officer to be posted at BRO

A. Surbhi Jakhmola
B. Bhavna Singh
C. Anjali Tomar
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Captain Surbhi Jakhmola of the Indian Army's 117 Engineer Regiment will be
the first woman officer to be posted on a foreign assignment at the Border Roads
Organisation (BRO), news agency ANI reported. The officer will be sent to Bhutan as part of
Project Dantak.

Q93. Which Country scripted history by defeating Sri Lanka by the largest ever margin
of 317 runs in ODI ?
A. India
B. Australia
C. England
D. Pakistan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India beat Sri Lanka by record 317 runs in final ODI; Clinch series 3-0. In
Cricket, India scripted history yesterday by defeating Sri Lanka by the largest ever margin of
317 runs in the third and final ODI in Thiruvananthpuram. With this, India also clean
sweeped the series by 3-0.

Q94. PM Modi announced_______ project to provide medical supplies to developing

nations in crisis
A. Aarogya Maitri
B. Medi Help
C. Aarogya Setu
D. None Of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new „Aarogya Maitri‟ project
under which India will provide essential medical supplies to any developing country affected
by natural disasters or humanitarian crisis.
Q95. In which city will India‟s 1stCentre of Excellence in online gaming be set up
A. Shilong
B. Guwahati
C. Faridabad
D. Delhi
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The country's first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for online gaming would be set
up in Meghalaya's Shillong by March this year.

Q96. Who Has Launched „MAARG portal for startup mentorship

A. Rajnath Singh
B. Piyush Goyal
C. PM Modi
D. N Sitharaman
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal launched the MAARG platform
(Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, and Growth) on 16 January. The portal would
facilitate mentorship between startups and entrepreneurs across sectors, stages, and functions.

Q97. Falak Mumtaz Won Which Medal At „National Sqay Championship”

A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Falak Mumtaz achieved the gold medal in National Sqay Championship that
was played last week in Jammu fighting against all odds. Belonging to a poor family, she
didn't have proper facilities to get education. But that didn't stop her from achieving her
dream. The love towards Sqay made her win gold medal.

Q98. According To Economic Survey 2022-23, India‟s Foreign Exchange Reserve Is

_______Billion$?
A. 562.72 B$
B. 500.78 B$
C. 6000 B$
D. 10000 B$
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: As of December 2022, Forex Reserves stood at US$ 563 bn covering 9.3
months of imports. As of end-November 2022, India is the sixth largest foreign exchange
reserves holder in the world. The current stock of external debt is well shielded by the
comfortable level of foreign exchange reserves.

Q99. ICG Ship „Kamla Devi‟, Has Been Commissioned at_________?

A. Goa
B. Cochin
C. Kolkata
D. Mumbai
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: ICG Ship 'Kamla Devi', Fifth and Last vessel of FPV Series Commissioned at
Kolkata. Indian Coast Guard ship 'Kamla Devi' the Fast Patrol Vessel which is designed,
built, and delivered by GRSE to Indian Coast Guard was commissioned in Kolkata.

Q100. “Saharsh” Special Education Program Launched by Which State Govt?

A. Tripura
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Assam
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Tripura government has launched a special education programme called
'Saharsh' in an effort to encourage social and emotional learning.

Q101. Mongeet Festival Has Been Celebrated In Which State Recently?

A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: This is the only festival from Assam that is designed to promote music, art,
culture and food “to educate people about our culture and introduce the rich musicians of our
state to the world.

Q102. Paigah Tombs Is Located in which Of the following city?

A. Pune
B. Agra
C. Hyderabad
D. Ajmer
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Paigah tombs are among the major wonders of Hyderabad State which
known for their architectural excellence as shown in their laid mosaic tiles and craftsmanship
work.

Q103. Which district became 1stIndian district to implement innovative5G use cases
proposed by startups
A. Vidisha
B. Gaya
C. Varanasi
D. Pune
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A joint initiative by the Vidisha District Administration and the Centre for
Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Q104. Which Country appointed Sonia Guajajara as the first minister of the Ministry
of Indigenous People?
A. Canada
B. Brazil
C. Peru
D. America
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the appointment of
Sonia Gujajara as the first minister of the new Ministry of Indigenous Peoples. Sonia
Guajajara is widely known as the leader of the main group of indigenous tribes of Brazil and
a member of the Amazon Guajajara.

Q105. Who Is The Author Of The Book “Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How
India Won Its Freedom”
A. Sanjeev Sanyal
B. Amit Shah
C. Deepak Mishra
D. Raghunath Rajan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Another well researched book by the Author Sanjeev Sanyal. And again it
touches on those aspects of History that is detailed or discussed in academic curriculum. The
book weaves a comprehensive narrative on the revolutionary side of Indian Freedom
struggle. The world is neither black or white and is a mix of grey.

Q106. „Saarang2023‟ India‟s Largest Student-Run Festival Celebrated In____?

A. IIT Madras
B. IIT Gandhinagar
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Kanpur
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Nilesh J Vasa, Dean (Students), IIT Madras, said, “Saarang, the annual cultural
festival of IIT Madras, is the largest student-run cultural event in India. Like every year,
Saarang 2023 has taken up a social campaign and this time the focus is on health and
hygiene.”

Q107. Who Is The Author Of The Book 'Jaadunama‟?

A. Javed Akhtar
B. Farhan Akhtar
C. Arvind Mandloi
D. Ashok Kumar
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Arvind Mandloi spent most of his childhood in penury and without a
permanent home, and barely managed to get a basic primary education.
Q108. Who has been named NASA‟s new chief technologist?
A. A C Charania
B. Bhavna Kanth
C. RS Sharad
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: US space agency NASA has appointed Indian-American aerospace expert AC
Charania as its new Chief Technologist. Charania will serve as the principal advisor to
Administrator Bill Nelson on technology policy and programmes.

Q109. VSHORAD Missile System has been Designed & Developed by_____?
A. ISRO
B. HAL
C. L&T
D. DRDO
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: VSHORADS is a Indian man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS)
designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Q110. When Is “National Youth Day” Celebrated Every Year

A. 11 Jan
B. 12 Jan
C. 13 Jan
D. 14 Jan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12
January, being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984, the Government of India
declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every
year.

Q111. Who has been appointed as new global business head of Meta in India?
A. Akash Kumar
B. Vikas Purohit
C. Raja Sharma
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Meta announced the appointment of former Tata CLiQ CEO Vikas Purohit as
the director of global business group in India. In his new role, Purohit will lead Meta's
strategic relationship with various brands and agencies to boost the adoption of digital tools
for revenue growth of India's business.

Q112. Rose Christiane Raponda Appointed As First Female Vice-president Of Which

Country?
A. Syria
B. Gabon
C. Mali
D. Fiji
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Gabon's President Ali Bongo appointed the country's first female Prime
Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda to the role of Vice-President

Q113. Who has received lifetime achievement award at Jaipur Film Fest
A. Aparna Sen
B. Rekha
C. Hema Malini
D. None
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Aparna Sen Awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award at Jaipur Film
Festival. Actress Aparna Sen was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the opening
ceremony of the 15th Edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival.

Q114. Who became official sponsor of Indian cricket team?

A. Tata 1mg
B. MPL
C. Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd
D. Dream11
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has signed Kewal Kiran
Clothing Ltd (KKCL), maker of Killer jeans, as the official sponsor of the Indian cricket
team, replacing gaming and esports company MPL, which has been looking at relinquishing
its existing contract.

Q115. When Is National Science Day Celebrated Every Year

A. 28thFeb
B. 26thFeb
C. 27thFeb
D. 25thFeb
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark
the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928.
For his discovery, Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

Q116. Which city was the most polluted city in India in 2022?
A. Delhi
B. Hyderabad
C. Surat
D. Indore
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Delhi was the most polluted city in 2022, with an annual average PM2. 5
concentration of 99.71 ug/m3 – 2.5 times the safe limit (40 ug/m3) set by the CPCB.
Q117. Who became the fastest player to reach 1,500 runs in T20I cricket in terms of
balls faced?
A. Rohit Sharma
B. Suryakumar Yadav
C. Rishabh Pant
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Suryakumar Yadav has become the fastest player to reach 1,500 runs in T20
International cricket in terms of balls faced. He took only 843 balls to reach this landmark.

Q118. Kīlauea is an active shield volcano, Which Is located in_______?

A. Hawaii Islands
B. Java Island
C. Indonesia
D. North Iwo Jima
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Kilauea is a currently active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, and the
most active of the five volcanoes that together form the island of Hawaii.

Q119. Who became the 1st female Sikh judge of USA?

A. Amrita Singh
B. Manpreet Monica Singh
C. Anjali Singh
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Indian-origin Manpreet Monica Singh has become the first female Sikh judge
in the US. Manpreet Monica Singh was sworn in as a judge of the Harris County Civil Court
at Law No. 4 in Texas on Friday. “Mama we made it!

Q120. Recently Which State‟s Joshimath declared landslide-subsidence zone

A. Himachal Pr
B. Uttrakhand
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pr
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Joshimath Sinking: Uttarakhand Town Declared 'Landslide-Subsidence Zone',
What Does It Mean? Joshimath, a small town in Uttarakhand, is on edge as 610 of its 4,500
structures are showing signs of collapsing.

Q121. Which State became IND‟s first fully digital banking state?
A. Goa
B. Kerala
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Kerala has become the first state in India to enable digital banking in all
eligible accounts. According to the State-Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC), the state now
has at least one product enabled digitally in 3.76 crore accounts.

Q122. Who has been conferred with „Award for Global Leadership‟
A. DY Chandrachud
B. Amit Singh
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Narendra Modi
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: CJI DY Chandrachud to be Conferred with “Award for Global Leadership”
Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession has announced Chief Justice of India Dr.
DY Chandrachud as the 2022 recipient of its "Award for Global Leadership".

Q123. When is Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Celebrated Every Year?

A. 9 Jan
B. 10 Jan
C. 15 Jan
D. 25 Jan
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January to mark the
contribution of the Overseas Indian community to the development of India.

Q124. Which Is The Top-performing global airports in 2022

A. Haneda
B. Kempegowda
C. Cochin
D. Hamad
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Cirium released a list of the top-performing global airports of 2022, with
Bangalore's Kempegowda International Airport and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International
Airport taking the second and seventh spots, respectively. The top 10 airports, according to
Cirium, are: Haneda Airport (Tokyo, Japan)

Q125. Which Country Became 3rdlargest auto market globally?

A. India
B. France
C. Japan
D. UK
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: India has surpassed Japan in terms of auto sales last year to become the third-
largest auto market globally for the first time.
Q126. Who Is The Author Of Book “Ambedkar: A Life”
A. Chetan Bhagat
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Shashi Tharoor
D. Bipin Chandra
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Shashi Tharoor is an Indian former international civil servant, diplomat,
bureaucrat and politician, writer and public intellectual who has been serving as Member of
Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, since 2009. He is the Chairman of the Standing
Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Q127. National Genome Editing & Training Centre (NGETC) Has Been Inaugurated In
Which State?
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Bihar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates National Genome Editing &
Training Centre (NGETC) at Mohali, Punjab.

Q128. Who became 1st Female cricketer to have statue cast atSydney Cricket Ground
A. Belinda Clark
B. S Mandhana
C. Ellyse Perry
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Australia legend Belinda Clark has been immortalised in bronze, with the
Sydney Cricket Ground unveiling the world's first sculpture of a female cricketer.

Q129. Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium Is Located In Which State?

A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Odisha
D. Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium: All you need to know about the FIH World
Cup 2023 venue. The newly-built stadium in Rourkela, Odisha can hold 20,846 spectators
and is one of the largest hockey stadiums in India.

Q130. World‟s 1st Palm-leaf Manuscript Museum Has Been Opened In Which State
A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Haryana
D. Goa
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: A treasure house of both obscure and celebrated tales of the erstwhile
Travancore kingdom that became Asia's first to defeat any European power on Indian soil,
the recently opened Palm leaf Manuscript Museum in the Kerala capital has further
brightened the state's cultural and academic space.

Q131. Who Has Won “Odakkuzhal Award 2022”

A. Ambikasuthan Mangad
B. Saran Chandra
C. Chetan Bhagat
D. Ruskin Bond
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: For his collection of short stories titled Pranavayu, author Ambikasuthan
Mangad has been chosen for the Odakuzhal Award 2022. The prize consists of a plaque, a
citation, and Rs 30,000.

Q132. Who has been appointed as the State Icon of Bihar by Election Commission?
A. S Sinha
B. Maithili Thakur
C. Ishan Kisan
D. M Bajpayee
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Patna folk singer Maithili Thakur has been appointed the state icon for Bihar
by the election commission of India.

Q133. 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention Has Been Organised In Which City?
A. Pune
B. Indore
C. Surat
D. Panaji
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: “In the last 8 years, India has tried to strengthen its diaspora” The Prime
Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in
Indore, Madhya Pradesh today.

Q134. Gaan Ngai Festival Has Been Celebrated In Which State?

A. Uttrakhand
B. UP
C. Manipur
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Gaan Ngai festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is
celebrated every year after harvesting.
Q135. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Siyom Bridge in Which State?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Goa
C. Uttrakhand
D. Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the Siyom bridge in
Arunachal Pradesh, along with 27 other infrastructure projects completed by the Border
Roads Organisation (BRO).

Q136. Which State Has introduced the CM‟s Sukhashray Sahayata Scheme?
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Odisha
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched CM's
Sukhashray Sahayata Kosh with an outlay of Rs 101 crore on 1 January 2023.

Q137. When Is “World Braille Day” Celebrated Every Year

A. 03 Jan
B. 04 Jan
C. 05 Jan
D. 02 Jan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: International World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4, in honor of Louis
Braille. International World Braille Day is celebrated yearly in recognition of the birth of
Louis Braille, born on January 4th, 1809.

Q138. Q in Gang Appointed As Youngest Foreign Minister Of Which Country?

A. China
B. Thialand
C. Myanmar
D. Laos
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: China has appointed Qin Gang, its ambassador to the United States and a
trusted aide of President Xi Jinping, to be its new foreign minister.

Q139. Recently Which Country has officially adopted the euro as its currency
A. Croatia
B. Mali
C. Egypt
D. S Africa
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Other countries that adopted the currency include Slovakia (2009), Estonia
(2011), Latvia (2014), Lithuania (2015), and Croatia (2023). (The euro is also the official
currency in several areas outside the EU, including Andorra, Montenegro, Kosovo, and San
Marino.)

Q140. According To RBI Which of the following Bank will continue to be remain as D-
SIBs(Domestic Systemically Important Banks)
A. HDFC Bank
B. SBI
C. ICICI Bank
D. All of these
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be identified as
Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), under the same bucketing structure as in
the 2021 list of D-SIBs.

Q141. Koneru Humpy Won Which Medal In World Blitz Chess Championships
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None Of These
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Koneru Humpy wins India's first ever Silver medal at World Blitz Chess
Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Former world rapid champion Koneru Humpy has
won India's first-ever Silver medal in the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty,
Kazakhstan.

Q142. Lula da Silva Elected As Next President Of Which Country?

A. France
B. S Africa
C. Brazil
D. Colombia
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: He became the first Brazilian president to have been elected to a third term,
and the first to have defeated an incumbent president in an election. At age 77, he was sworn
in on 1 January 2023, as the oldest Brazilian president at the time of inauguration.

Q143. Which State Won Title Of “Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Men‟s Under-18”
A. Haryana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Hockey Madhya Pradesh clinches Khelo India Youth Games 2022 Men's U-18
title. In Hockey, Madhya Pradesh defeated Odisha 6-5 to clinch Khelo India Youth Games
2022 Men's Under-18 Qualifiers title in Bhubaneswar yesterday, December 30.
Q144. Which state‟s women‟s U-18 team won the Khelo India Youth Games 2022
A. Haryana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Hockey Haryana's women's team won the Khelo India Youth Games 2022
Women's Under 18 Qualifiers after defeating Madhya Pradesh 2-0 in the final at
Bhubaneswar, 30 December 2022. * In the final match, Pooja and Gurmail Kaur scored a
goal each for Haryana to end the contest in their favour.

Q145. Who Became UP‟s first woman Police Commissioner at Noida

A. Laxmi Singh
B. Shweta Singh
C. Amrita Singh
D. Priyanka Sharma
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh's first woman commissioner Laxmi Singh took charge as
Gautam Buddh Nagar's new police chief on Wednesday at the Commissionerate
Headquarters in Noida's Sector 108.

Q146. Which Institute developed Swasth Garbh app for pregnant women?
A. IIT Roorkee
B. AIIMS Delhi
C. IIT Madras
D. Both A & B
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and AIIMS
Delhi have developed a mobile application, 'SwasthGarbh', for providing antenatal care and
real-time medical support to pregnant women.

Q147. What Is The Rank Of India In “Henley Pasport Index 2023

A. 80
B. 85
C. 87
D. 90
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: While India has moved up from its spot at the 87th place on the list, it's access
to visa-free travel to countries has decreased by one. This year's Henley Passport Index,
released earlier in the month on January 10, puts India's passport on the 85 th spot, moving it
up two places from its position in 2022.
Q148. 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) held in Which City?
A. Nagpur
B. Pune
C. Mumbai
D. Surat

Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Nobel Laureate Dr. Ada Yonath appealed all to take this glorious tradition
ahead. The 108th Indian Science Congress organised at Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur
University concluded today.