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Q :  

Who recently won the Singapore Grand Prix 2023 title?

(A) Carlos Sainz

(B) Max current

(C) Sergio Perez

(D) Lewis Hamilton


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz wins Singapore Grand Prix 2023.

2. Has won the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 motor car race.

3. The 15th race of the 2023 Formula One season was held on 17 September 2023 in Singapore.


Q :  

The day after the G20 summit, Nifty 50 reached which mark for the first time?

(A) 20,000

(B) 25000

(C) 30000

(D) 45000


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The day after the G20 summit, Nifty 50 touched the 20,000 mark for the first time. The benchmark advanced for the seventh consecutive day in the backdrop of the G20 summit. The journey from Rs 19,000 to Rs 20,000 took 52 sessions.


Q :  

Which state implements the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (Women's Basic Income) Scheme?

(A) Gujarat

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Rajasthan


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

CN on 15 September. On Annadurai's birth anniversary, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched ₹1,000 monthly financial assistance scheme for women. The state has identified 1.06 crore women who will benefit from the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (Women's Basic Income) scheme.


Q :  

Who has recently released his first book ‘The Autobiography of God’?

(A) Meghna Ahlawat

(B) Leena Kumar

(C) Abhisar Sharma

(D) Aarti Visht


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Leena Kumar releases her first book on self-actualization, published by Geetika Sehgal's Bija House.

2. Leena Kumar is a film award-winning actress, psychologist, writer and entrepreneur.

2. The Autobiography of God is for rational, practical seekers, leaders, pioneers, rebels and free spirits.


Q :  

Which Bollywood filmmaker has recently been honoured with the Duo Award in Norway?

(A) Akshay Kumar

(B) Vicky Kaushal

(C) Madhukar Bhandarkar

(D) Ajay Devgan


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Bollywood's famous film artist Madhur Bhandarkar has been honoured with a Duo Award in Norway.

2. Bhandarkar has received this honour for his films Babli Bouncer and India Lockdown.

3. Madhur Bhandarkar gave many films to the film industry including "Fear", "Fear 2", "Parineeta", "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji", "Fanaa", "Fanaa 2", "Ishaqzaade", "Jannat", and "India Lockdown".


Q :  

Which Indian site has recently been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list?

(A) Bharat Mandapam

(B) Shantiniketan

(C) Jim Corbett National Park

(D) Statue of Unity


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

#. Shanti Niketan, another historical site of India, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

#. Shanti Niketan ranks 41st in the number of World Heritage Sites in India.

#. It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore.

#. Located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, Shanti Niketan, meaning "abode of peace", began development in 1901 and it was here that Rabindranath Tagore laid the foundation of Visva-Bharati University.

5. UNESCO World Heritage Site List-

1. Agra Fort

2. Ajanta Caves

3. Archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda

4. Buddhist Monument in Sanchi

5. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

6. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

7. Churches and Convents of Goa

8. Elephanta Caves

9. Ellora Caves

10 Fatehpur Sikri

11. Great Living Chola Temple

12. Group of Monuments at Hampi

13. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

14. Group of monuments at Pattadakal

15. Hill Forts of Rajasthan

16. Historic City of Ahmedabad

17. Humayun's Tomb

18. Jaipur city

19. Khajuraho Group of Monuments

20. Khajuraho Group of Monuments

21. Mountain Railways of India

22. Qutub Minar and its monuments

23. Rani-ki-Vav (Queen's Stepwell)

24. Red Fort Complex

25. Rock shelters of Bhimbetka

26. Sun Temple

27. Taj Mahal

28. The architectural work of Le Corbusier, an outstanding contribution to the modern movement

29 Jantar Mantar 

30 Mumbai's Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble

31. Great Himalayan National Park-Conservation Area

32. Kaziranga National Park

33. Keoladeo National Park

34. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

35. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park

36. Sundarban National Park

37. Western Ghats

38. Kanchenjunga National Park

39. Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple

40. Dholavira

41. Shanti Niketan


Q :  

Who has topped the 'Global Crypto Adoption Index 23'?

(A) Vietnam

(B) USA

(C) India

(D) Nigeria


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Recently India has topped the 'Global Crypto Adoption Index 23'


Q :  

Which city is the host of ‘Workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)’?

(A) Delhi

(B) Mumbai

(C) Jaipur

(D) Kanpur


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) in partnership with UNICEF and National Stock Exchange (NSE) organized the Workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in Mumbai.


Q :  

Which Union Ministry organized the ‘International Conference on Dam Safety’?

(A) Ministry of Jal Shakti

(B) Ministry of Education

(C) Ministry of Jal Shakti

(D) Finance Ministry


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation of the Ministry of Jal Shakti is organizing an International Conference on Dam Safety in Jaipur. The conference was inaugurated under the theme “Safe & Secure Dams Ensure Nation’s Prosperity”. Hosting over 6,000 dams in India, the event focuses on enhancing dam safety, discussing cutting-edge topics and highlighting Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II and III.


Q :  

Araku coffee, one of the gifts presented to the leaders at the G-20 summit, is from which state?

(A) Maharashtra

(B) Rajasthan

(C) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Andhra Pradesh


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

During the recent G20 Summit in Delhi, world leaders were presented a selection of handmade gifts representing India's diverse cultural heritage. These gifts included: the famous perfume of Kannauj, Kashmiri saffron, Araku coffee from Andhra Pradesh and Nilgiri tea, all packed in a chest decorated with brass decorations. The gifts also included Sundarban honey, Zighrana ittar from Kannauj, pashmina shawls from Changthangi goats, khadi scarves symbolizing India's freedom struggle and commemorative coins and stamps.


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