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Q :  

Recently which country's 'Luna-25 Spacecraft' crashed on the moon.

(A) France

(B) China

(C) Russia

(D) Japan

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which country has recently launched the world's first humanoid pilot 'Pibot'?

(A) North Korea

(B) Iraq

(C) Iran

(D) South Korea

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which company is going to launch 'India's first kerosene-oxygen-powered rocket'?

(A) Agnikul Cosmos

(B) Reliance

(C) Birla

(D) Tata

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Indian firm Agnikul Cosmos is on track to become the first company in the country to privately design, develop and launch a liquid-fuelled rocket. Agnikul is aiming to launch its first rocket 'Agnibaan SOrTeD' (Suborbital Technological Demonstrator). It is a single-stage launch vehicle powered by Agnikul's patented Agnilet engine.



Q :  

Which organization launched the centralized web portal 'Udgam' (UDGAM)?

(A) SBI

(B) Bank of Baroda

(C) RBI

(D) Rajasthan Bank

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a centralized web portal UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access information). The launch of this web portal will help the users to identify their unclaimed deposits/accounts and claim the deposited amount.


Q :  

When was the 'Marine State Development Council' formed in India?

(A) 1997

(B) 1998

(C) 1999

(D) 1995

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) is an apex advisory body formed in May 1997 to develop the maritime sector. It aims to ensure integrated development of major and other notified ports. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the 19th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) at Kevadia in Gujarat.


Q :  

What is the total outlay for the expansion of 'Digital India Programme'?

(A) 15023 Crore

(B) 25023 Crore

(C) 14,903 Crore

(D) 95023 Crore

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The 'Digital India Programme' was launched on 1st July, 2015 to enable digital delivery of services to the citizens. Its total outlay is ₹14,903 crore. The Union Cabinet recently approved the expansion of the Digital India programme. This will enable 6.25 lakh IT professionals to be skilled and upgraded under the FutureSkills Prime programme.


Q :  

Which country is the host of the International Conference on 'Protecting Information Integrity and Public Trust in Elections'?

(A) Brazil

(B) America

(C) Japan

(D) India

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Election Commissioner of India Arun Goel participated in an important international conference focused on 'Information Integrity and Protection of Public Trust in Elections'.


Q :  

Recently, who has been made a National Icon by the Election Commission to encourage greater voter participation?

(A) Sachin Tendulkar

(B) Virat Kohli

(C) Kapil Dev

(D) Rahul Dravid

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

In which state 'Onam festival' has been celebrated recently?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Rajasthan

(C) Kerala

(D) Punjab

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Recently in which country the '15th BRICS Summit 2023' will be held?

(A) India

(B) America

(C) Japan

(D) South Africa

Correct Answer : D

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