Current Affairs MCQs with answers
Stay up-to-date on the latest current affairs with this set of 100 MCQs with answers. Covering a wide range of topics, from national and international news to sports and entertainment, these questions will test your knowledge of the world around you. Whether you're a student preparing for an exam or just want to keep up with the latest news, these current affairs MCQs are a great way to challenge yourself and learn more about current events.
1-The Capital markets regulator SEBI has restricted online bond platform providers from offering products other than ___________ on their Online Bond Platform (OBP).
a) Equities
b) Mutual funds
c) Listed debt securities
d) Commodities
Answer: c) Listed debt securities
2-Paytm has introduced a UPI software development kit (SDK) for customers to make payments to ___________ without any failure of the system.
a) Physical stores
b) Online merchants
c) Banks
d) Government agencies
Answer: b) Online merchants
3-NHAI has launched a 'Knowledge Sharing' platform for sharing ___________ and innovative best practices.
a) Business strategies
b) Project updates
c) Knowledge and innovative best practices
d) Road safety tips
Answer: c) Knowledge and innovative best practices
4-Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting for reviewing the public health preparedness regarding ___________ across the country.
a) Floods
b) Earthquakes
c) Heat waves
d) Pandemics
Answer: c) Heat waves
5-The BIS license will be mandatory for ___________ footwear products from the 1st of next month.
a) 10
b) 16
c) 24
d) 30
Answer: c) 24
6-India and Australia have decided to expand the negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by including 15 more areas like ___________.
a) Agriculture and technology
b) Critical minerals and space
c) Sports and Education
d) Energy and healthcare
Answer: b) Critical minerals and space
7-The Government of Karnataka has launched a free power scheme named 'Gruha Jyothi scheme' for providing free electricity up to ___________ a month.
a) 50 units
b) 100 units
c) 150 units
d) 200 units
Answer: d) 200 units
8-"Didi Cafe" is coming up in ___________, which will provide cheap food and breakfast.
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
9-Ravi Sinha, a senior IPS officer, has been appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). Which state cadre does he belong to?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Kerala
Answer: c) Chhattisgarh
10-Max Life Insurance Company has acquired a ___________ equity stake in Capital Small Finance Bank.
a) 1.99%
b) 2.99%
c) 3.99%
d) 4.99%
Answer: b) 2.99%
11-Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited has launched which feature to provide customers with FD-like interest rates of up to 7% per annum?
a) ActivMoney feature
b) Premature Withdrawal feature
c) Fixed Deposit Plus feature
d) Interest Rate Boost feature
Answer: a) ActivMoney feature
12-Which organization conducted surveys showing easing of inflation perception and rise in consumer confidence?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL)
c) Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, Child Health (PMNCH)
d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
13-Where did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) open its sub-office?
a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Kohima
d) Mahabalipuram
Answer: c) Kohima
14-Which city hosted the third G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group meeting?
a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Mahabalipuram
d) Kohima
Answer: c) Mahabalipuram
15-The G20 co-branded event titled 'Health of Youth-Wealth of Nation' is organized by which ministry?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
16-What is the percentage increase in direct tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24 compared to the previous year?
a) 7.56%
b) 10.24%
c) 11.18%
d) 15.42%
Answer: c) 11.18%
17-Which organization is being conferred with the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021?
a) Gita Press, Gorakhpur
b) Farmers Fresh Zone (FarmersFZ)
c) National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL)
d) Kiya.ai
Answer: a) Gita Press, Gorakhpur
18-Which Indian archer won the gold medal in the men's compound individual final at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Medellin, Colombia?
a) Abhishek Verma
b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
c) Chirag Shetty
d) Aaron Chia
Answer: a) Abhishek Verma
19-Who launched the mascot for the upcoming 37th National Games in Goa?
a) Dr Pramod Sawant
b) Abhishek Verma
c) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
d) Chirag Shetty
Answer: a) Dr Pramod Sawant
20-Which country's shuttler duo defeated the reigning world champions to clinch the Indonesia Open Men's Double Title?
a) India
b) Malaysia
c) Indonesia
d) Colombia
Answer: a) India
1-Which organization has imposed a monetary penalty on Manappuram Finance for non-compliance with certain provisions of NBFC?
a) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
c) Ministry of Finance
d) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Answer: b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
2-Which company has launched India's only passive fund offering exposure to microcap stocks?
a) Axis Bank
b) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company (MOAMC)
c) PhonePe
d) Equitas Holdings Ltd
Answer: b) Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company (MOAMC)
3-Which digital payments company officially launched the PhonePe Payment Gateway for new MSME merchants?
a) Paytm
b) Google Pay
c) PhonePe
d) PayPal
Answer: c) PhonePe
4-Equitas Holdings Ltd surrendered its Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) license as per the statement of which organization?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Answer: c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
5-The World Bank launched its first dedicated road safety project in South Asia with a financing agreement signed with the government of which country?
a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) Pakistan
d) Nepal
Answer: b) Bangladesh
6-Who has been appointed as an independent director and non-executive (part-time) chairman of Axis Bank?
a) NS Vishwanathan
b) P N Vasudevan
c) Jagdeep Dhankhar
d) Gopichand Hinduja
Answer: a) NS Vishwanathan
7-In which city did the 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Eastern Zonal Council conclude?
a) New Delhi
b) Patna
c) Pune
d) Mussorie
Answer: b) Patna
8-Which ministry is gearing up to host the G20 4th Education Working Group meeting?
a) Ministry of Education
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of External Affairs
d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: a) Ministry of Education
9-Which sector in the country has witnessed impressive growth?
a) Information Technology
b) Agriculture
c) Civil Aviation
d) Manufacturing
Answer: c) Civil Aviation
10-The "Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App" was unveiled by Union Minister Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Uttarakhand
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) Uttarakhand
11-Which subsidiary of NTPC commissioned its first Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Project at IIT Jodhpur?
a) NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN)
b) NTPC Barauni
c) NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL)
d) NTPC Mining Limited (NTPC ML)
Answer: a) NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN)
12-Which power plant achieved the first rank in the Best Industry Category at the 4th National Water Awards?
a) NTPC Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station
b) NTPC Talcher Super Thermal Power Station
c) NTPC Barauni
d) NTPC Ramagundam
Answer: c) NTPC Barauni
13-Who conferred the fourth National Water Awards in New Delhi?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Vice President of India
d) Minister of Jal Shakti
Answer: c) Vice President of India
14-Which two organizations signed the Government of India - United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027?
a) Ministry of External Affairs and United Nations
b) NITI Aayog and Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and United Nations
d) NITI Aayog and United Nations in India
Answer: d) NITI Aayog and United Nations in India
15-Which country retained the World Squash Championship 2023?
a) India
b) Egypt
c) United Kingdom
d) Romania
Answer: b) Egypt
16-Who has been re-appointed as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB)?
a) P N Vasudevan
b) NS Vishwanathan
c) Gopichand Hinduja
d) Mahendra Nath Pandey
Answer: a) P N Vasudevan
17-Who has taken over as chairman of the Hinduja Group following the death of his brother?
a) P N Vasudevan
b) NS Vishwanathan
c) Gopichand Hinduja
d) Mahendra Nath Pandey
Answer: c) Gopichand Hinduja
18-Who has been appointed as interim prime minister of Romania?
a) Klaus Iohannis
b) Catalin Predoiu
c) Nicolae Ciuca
d) Srichand Hinduja
Answer: b) Catalin Predoiu
19-Which Oscar-winning actress and former UK politician passed away at the age of 87?
a) Glenda Jackson
b) Helen Mirren
c) Judi Dench
d) Maggie Smith
Answer: a) Glenda Jackson
20-Which day is observed all over the world to encourage people to slow down and appreciate the world around them?
a) World Autistic Pride Day
b) World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
c) World Sauntering Day
d) World Water Day
Answer: c) World Sauntering Day
21-According to the data released by MFIN, what was the percentage increase in the Microfinance loan portfolio during 2022-23?
a) 20%
b) 22%
c) 24%
d) 26%
Answer: b) 22%
22-The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library has been renamed as:
a) Jawaharlal Nehru Museum and Library Society
b) Prime Minister's Museum and Library Society
c) Nehru-Mandela Museum and Library Society
d) Indira Gandhi Museum and Library Society
Answer: b) Prime Minister's Museum and Library Society
23-Where did Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chair a meeting of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on 'Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing'?
a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
b) Kolkata, West Bengal
c) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
d) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: d) Bengaluru, Karnataka
24-Which organization commissioned its first Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Project at IIT Jodhpur, Rajasthan?
a) NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN)
b) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
c) Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
d) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Answer: a) NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN)
25-The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India celebrated which day in New Delhi?
a) World Environment Day
b) World Solar Energy Day
c) Global Wind Day
d) International Energy Conservation Day
Answer: c) Global Wind Day
26-In which country is the Annecy International Animation Festival (AIAF) held?
a) India
b) France
c) United States
d) United Kingdom
Answer: b) France
27-What is the estimated percentage growth of India's overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in May 2023 compared to May 2022?
a) 2.34%
b) -1.99%
c) -5.99%
d) -10.25%
Answer: c) -5.99%
28-Which sectors witnessed growth in exports in the last month compared to the corresponding period of last year?
a) Automobiles and Pharmaceuticals
b) Textiles and Leather goods
c) Electronic goods and Iron Ore
d) Chemicals and Petroleum products
Answer: c) Electronic goods and Iron Ore
29-What did the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopt a draft resolution for?
a) Establishing a memorial wall in the UN Headquarters for peacekeepers
b) Recognizing World Refugee Day
c) Establishing a global health emergency fund
d) Promoting gender equality in education
Answer: a) Establishing a memorial wall in the UN Headquarters for peacekeepers
30-Who announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for the Padma awardees from Haryana?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) President of India
c) Governor of Haryana
d) Chief Minister of Haryana
Answer: d) Chief Minister of Haryana
31-Who inaugurated the online portal of the Himachal Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (HPNRC)?
a) Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP)
b) Health Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP)
c) Union Health Minister of India
d) Prime Minister of India
Answer: a) Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP)
32-Who took over as the new director for marketing in state gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd.?
a) Sanjay Kumar
b) Rajesh Sharma
c) Anil Gupta
d) Rakesh Singh
Answer: a) Sanjay Kumar
33-Who has been officially appointed as the new High Commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK) for Pakistan?
a) Jane Marriott
b) Sarah Thompson
c) John Anderson
d) Robert Parker
Answer: a) Jane Marriott
34-Who has been reappointed as Kuwait's Prime Minister (PM)?
a) Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
b) Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
c) Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
d) Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Answer: a) Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
35-The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of certain shareholding in Ambit Private Limited (Target) by:
a) Daiwa International Holdings Inc (Acquirer)
b) Tata Group (Acquirer)
c) Amazon Inc (Acquirer)
d) Reliance Industries Ltd (Acquirer)
Answer: a) Daiwa International Holdings Inc (Acquirer)
36-Which leading stock exchange divested a 4.5% stake in Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL)?
a) NSE (National Stock Exchange)
b) BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)
c) NYSE (New York Stock Exchange)
d) LSE (London Stock Exchange)
Answer: b) BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)
37-How many MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) armed drones did the Ministry of Defence (MoD) clear for acquisition from the United States of America (USA)?
a) 21
b) 27
c) 31
d) 36
Answer: c) 31
38-Who passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, known for her iconic song "Titli Udi"?
a) Lata Mangeshkar
b) Asha Bhosle
c) Sharda Rajan Iyengar
d) Kishore Kumar
Answer: c) Sharda Rajan Iyengar
39-Who passed away at the age of 76 in Karnataka, known as a renowned saxophonist?
a) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
b) Zakir Hussain
c) Alevoor Sundar Sherigar
d) Shivkumar Sharma
Answer: c) Alevoor Sundar Sherigar
40-Which day is commemorated every year on June 17th to increase public awareness about the critical need to combat desertification and drought?
a) World Water Day
b) Earth Day
c) World Environment Day
d) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Answer: d) World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Current Affairs MCQs 13th 14th and 15th June 2023
1-What is the main focus of the IDFR 2023-24 campaign?
a) Promoting digital technologies to enhance financial inclusion in HICs
b) Promoting traditional banking systems in LMICs
c) Promoting digital technologies to enhance financial inclusion in LMICs
d) Promoting cryptocurrency for remittance transactions
Answer: c) Promoting digital technologies to enhance financial inclusion in LMICs
2-What is the target for cost reduction mentioned in SDG 10.c?
a) 1%
b) 2%
c) 3%
d) 4%
Answer: c) 3%
3-How often is the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) celebrated?
a) Monthly
b) Quarterly
c) Annually
d) Biennially
Answer: c) Annually
4-What is the purpose of the IDFR?
a) To celebrate the contributions of migrant workers
b) To promote financial inclusion in high-income countries
c) To reduce the cost of remittance transfers
d) To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Answer: d) To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
5-What percentage of remittance flows go to rural areas?
a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 50%
d) 75%
Answer: c) 50%
6-What is the average cost of transferring US$200 across international boundaries to LMICs?
a) 1%
b) 3%
c) 6%
d) 9%
Answer: c) 6%
7-Which type of providers offer the best rates for remittance transfers?
a) Traditional banks
b) Mobile providers
c) Money transfer operators
d) Cryptocurrency exchanges
Answer: b) Mobile providers
8-What percentage of transactions are made through digital channels?
a) Less than 1%
b) 5%
c) 25%
d) 50%
Answer: a) Less than 1%
9-What is the main objective of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration?
a) Promoting financial inclusion through remittances
b) Reducing the cost of remittance transfers
c) Enhancing digital technologies for remittance services
d) Ensuring safe and regulated migration
Answer: d) Ensuring safe and regulated migration
10-What is the role of governments, private sector entities, and civil society in maximizing the impact of remittances?
a) They should discourage the use of remittances
b) They should focus on reducing the number of remittance recipients
c) They should find ways to maximize the impact of remittances through actions
d) They should increase the cost of remittance transfers
Answer: c)
11-They shouThe Ministry of Coal in India is primarily focused on ensuring the energy security of the nation. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
12-Where did the third and final working group on W-20 begin?
a) New Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Mumbai
d) Mahabalipuram
Answer: d) Mahabalipuram
13-Who launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan?
a) Union Jal Shakti Minister
b) Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
c) Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta
d) Shaktikanta Das
Answer: a) Union Jal Shakti Minister
14-Who will confer the fourth National Water Awards in New Delhi?
a) Dharmendra Pradhan
b) Arjun Munda
c) Jagdeep Dhankhar
d) Shaktikanta Das
Answer: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar
15-In which sport did Esow Alben, representing India, win a bronze medal at the Finale Bahnen-Tournee 2023?
a) Cycling
b) Cricket
c) Tennis
d) Swimming
Answer: a) Cycling
16-Who signed seven agreements in various fields with India in June 2023?
a) Nepal
b) Gabon
c) Indonesia
d) Sri Lanka
Answer: a) Nepal
17-Which bank has been given approval by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to acquire up to 10% stake in ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited?
a) SBI Mutual Fund
b) HDFC Bank
c) Axis Bank
d) Bank of Baroda
Answer: a) SBI Mutual Fund
18-Who inaugurated the indigenously designed and developed state-of-the-art Naval Airfield Integrated Security System (NAISS) and Naval Anti-Drone System (NADS)?
a) Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta
b) Shaktikanta Das
c) Hardik Pandya
d) Pieter Elbers
Answer: a) Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta
19-Which organization honored the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with the title of 'Governor of the Year' for 2023?
a) Central Banking Awards 2023
b) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
c) International Air Transport Association (IATA)
d) Ministry of Steel
Answer: a) Central Banking Awards 2023
20-Who has been elected as the chair-elect of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors?
a) Pieter Elbers
b) Biswajit Dasgupta
c) Dharmendra Pradhan
d) Hardik Pandya
Answer: a) Pieter Elbersld find ways to maximize the impact of remittances through actions
21-Which bank has become the first public sector bank to introduce an IVR-based UPI solution named UPI 123PAY?
a) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
b) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
c) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB)
d) South Indian Bank (SIB)
Answer: a) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
22-What unique feature has Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) launched for its Savings Bank (SB) account customers?
a) My Account My Name
b) My Name My Account
c) IOB Unique Savings Feature
d) Unique Account Naming Feature
Answer: a) My Account My Name
23-Which bank has introduced the deposit scheme named 'Vikas Ashadeep 400 days'?
a) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
b) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
c) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB)
d) South Indian Bank (SIB)
Answer: c) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB)
24-What is the name of the digital account opening platform introduced by South Indian Bank (SIB)?
a) SIB Digital Account
b) SIB SWIFTe
c) Digital Paperless Account
d) SWIFTe Account Opening
Answer: b) SIB SWIFTe
25-Which committee of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its report on customer service standards?
a) Committee for Review of Customer Service Standards
b) RBI Customer Service Committee
c) Customer Service Standards Review Committee
d) RBI Customer Committee
Answer: a) Committee for Review of Customer Service Standards
26-Who inaugurated the art exhibition titled 'Maharaja's Treasure: Select Works of Art from the Famed Air India Collection'?
a) Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi
b) Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture
c) Union Minister of Culture
d) Union Minister of State for Art and Culture
Answer: a) Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi
27-In which city was the art exhibition 'Maharaja's Treasure' hosted?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Kolkata
Answer: b) Mumbai
28-Which city in India expressed its willingness to host the 2025 IIAS Annual Conference?
a) Kochi, Kerala
b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
c) New Delhi, Delhi
d) Bangalore, Karnataka
Answer: a) Kochi, Kerala
29-What was India's achievement in terms of seafood export during FY 2022-23?
a) Highest export in terms of volume
b) Highest export in terms of value (both US$ and Rupee)
c) Highest export to the USA market
d) Highest export in the last decade
Answer: b) Highest export in terms of value (both US$ and Rupee)
30-What is the annual rate of inflation based on all India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the month of May, 2023?
a) (-) 3.48% (Provisional)
b) (-) 0.92% (Provisional)
c) 3.48% (Provisional)
d) 0.92% (Provisional)
Answer: a) (-) 3.48% (Provisional)
31-Which railway station in Assam has been awarded the 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI?
a) Guwahati Railway Station
b) Kolkata Railway Station
c) Mumbai Central Railway Station
d) Chennai Central Railway Station
Answer: a) Guwahati Railway Station
32-Which power generation company in India has secured the 433rd rank in Forbes' "The Global 2000" List for 2023?
a) NTPC Limited
b) Tata Power Company Limited
c) Adani Power Limited
d) Reliance Power Limited
Answer: a) NTPC Limited
33-Which energy transition platform has secured up to $250 million from SMBC Bank of Japan, ICG, and AIIB?
a) Amp Energy India
b) Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
c) Adani Green Energy Limited
d) ReNew Power
Answer: a) Amp Energy India
34-Which bank launched the SBM World Elite Metal Debit Card?
a) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
b) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
c) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB)
d) SBM Bank India
Answer: d) SBM Bank India
35-Which capital markets regulator in India has allowed mutual fund houses to conduct repo transactions on corporate debt securities, commercial papers, and certificate of deposits?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
c) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer: b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
36-Which insurance regulator has come out with draft guidelines for 'Bima Vahaks (BV)'?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
c) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
d) Ministry of Finance
Answer: c) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
37-Who resigned as the chairman of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) Selection Committee?
a) Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
b) Pankaj Agrawal
c) Uttam Lal
d) Mirabai Chanu
Answer: a) Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
38-Who has taken over as Director (Personnel) at NHPC Limited?
a) Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
b) Pankaj Agrawal
c) Uttam Lal
d) Mirabai Chanu
Answer: c) Uttam Lal
39-Who has been appointed as the new Power Secretary by the Government of India (GoI)?
a) Gurbachan Singh Randhawa
b) Pankaj Agrawal
c) Uttam Lal
d) Mirabai Chanu
Answer: b) Pankaj Agrawal
40-Which aerospace firm launched its maiden satellite named Azista BST Aerospace First Runner (AFR)?
a) Azista BST Aerospace (ABA)
b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
d) SpaceX
Answer: a) Azista BST Aerospace (ABA)
Current 13thJune update
1-Moody, a global credit ratings major, projected that the Indian economy is expected to grow at a rate of ________ in the June quarter.
a) 4-4.3%
b) 5-5.3%
c) 6-6.3%
d) 7-7.3%
Answer: c) 6-6.3%
2-Which regulatory authority grants licenses for conducting life insurance business in India?
a) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
b) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
d) National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog
Answer: b) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
3-Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) launched mission EVOLVE to finance MSMEs in which sector?
a) Manufacturing
b) Agriculture
c) Technology
d) Electric Vehicles (EV)
Answer: d) Electric Vehicles (EV)
4-Which bank has adopted e-signature for micro-loan disbursals?
a) State Bank of India (SBI)
b) HDFC Bank
c) ICICI Bank
d) ESAF Small Finance Bank
Answer: d) ESAF Small Finance Bank
5-How many transactions were made through the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in May 2023, according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
a) 6 billion
b) 7 billion
c) 8 billion
d) 9 billion
Answer: d) 9 billion
6-The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of Rs 2.20 crore on which state-owned bank?
a) State Bank of India (SBI)
b) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
c) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
d) Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Answer: c) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
7-How much was the 3rd installment of tax devolution released by the Union Government to State Governments?
a) ₹59,140 crore
b) ₹78,210 crore
c) ₹98,420 crore
d) ₹1,18,280 crore
Answer: d) ₹1,18,280 crore
8-Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for dealing with which impending cyclone?
a) Cyclone 'Biparjoy'
b) Cyclone 'Amphan'
c) Cyclone 'Fani'
d) Cyclone 'Yaas'
Answer: a) Cyclone 'Biparjoy'
8-Where was the first-ever National Training Conclave inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
a) Kolkata, West Bengal
b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
c) New Delhi
d) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: c) New Delhi
10-The second summit of the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) of the G20 countries was held in which Indian city?
a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
b) Kolkata, West Bengal
c) Panaji, Goa
d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Panaji, Goa
11-A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) and which company in New Delhi?
a) Tata Motors
b) Reliance Industries
c) M/s Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited
d) State Bank of India (SBI)
Answer: c) M/s Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Limited
12-Which tennis player recently became the first man to reach the 23 grand slam title mark?
a) Rafael Nadal
b) Roger Federer
c) Novak Djokovic
d) Andy Murray
Answer: c) Novak Djokovic
13-In which sport did India beat Argentina 2-1 in the final match of FIH Pro League 2022-23?
a) Cricket
b) Football
c) Tennis
d) Hockey
Answer: d) Hockey
14-India won their first Women's Junior Hockey Asia Cup by defeating which team?
a) China
b) South Korea
c) Japan
d) Australia
Answer: b) South Korea
15-The Government of Madhya Pradesh (MP) announced the legalization of how many illegal colonies in MP?
a) 1000
b) 3000
c) 5000
d) 6000
Answer: d) 6000
16-Who has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF)?
a) Rajesh Kumar Anand
b) Nitin Agarwal
c) Sanjay Swarup
d) Sourav Ganguly
Answer: b) Nitin Agarwal
17-Who has been appointed as the first female Secretary-General (SG) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?
a) Nitin Agarwal
b) Rajesh Kumar Anand
c) Sanjay Swarup
d) Celeste Saulo
Answer: d) Celeste Saulo
18-The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel recommended Sanjay Swarup to be the next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of which PSU?
a) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
b) Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
c) State Bank of India (SBI)
d) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Answer: b) Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
19-Who recently took over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)?
a) Rajesh Kumar Anand
b) Nitin Agarwal
c) Sanjay Swarup
d) Vishisht Seva Medal
Answer: d) Vishisht Seva Medal
20-Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Tripura tourism?
a) Sourav Ganguly
b) Sachin Tendulkar
c) Virat Kohli
d) Rohit Sharma
Answer: a) Sourav Ganguly
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