1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India?
A) General Anil Chauhan
B) General Bipin Rawat
C) Admiral R. Hari Kumar
D) Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
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Answer: A) General Anil Chauhan
Explanation: General Anil Chauhan assumed the position of CDS after the tragic demise of General Bipin Rawat, focusing on the integration of armed forces.
2. Which Indian state recently launched the 'Grihini Shakti Yojana' to support women entrepreneurs?
A) Gujarat
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Assam
D) West Bengal
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Answer: C) Assam
Explanation: Assam’s ‘Grihini Shakti Yojana’ aims to empower women entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance and skill development programs.
3. Which Indian state has been awarded the “Best State for Promoting Tourism” in 2023?
A) Rajasthan
B) Kerala
C) Uttarakhand
D) Goa
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Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala received this award for its initiatives in promoting sustainable and responsible tourism.
4. India recently signed an agreement with which country for co-production of jet engines?
A) United States
B) France
C) Russia
D) Germany
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Answer: B) France
Explanation: India and France signed an agreement to co-produce jet engines for fighter aircraft under the Make in India initiative.
5. Which Indian city hosted the 2023 G20 Finance Ministers' Meeting?
A) Bengaluru
B) Delhi
C) Mumbai
D) Hyderabad
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Answer: A) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru hosted this important meeting as part of India’s G20 Presidency, focusing on global economic challenges.
6. What is the theme of India’s National Consumer Day 2023?
A) “Empowering Consumers Digitally”
B) “Consumer Rights in the Digital Age”
C) “Fair Trade Practices”
D) “Smart Consumers for Smart Products”
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Answer: B) “Consumer Rights in the Digital Age”
Explanation: The theme highlights the importance of protecting consumer rights in an increasingly digital marketplace.
7. Which Indian company was ranked the highest in Forbes’ Global 2000 List for 2023?
A) Tata Consultancy Services
B) Reliance Industries
C) Infosys
D) HDFC Bank
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Answer: B) Reliance Industries
Explanation: Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, continues to be a global leader in energy and retail sectors.
8. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched which satellite in December 2023?
A) GSAT-24
B) EOS-07
C) Aditya L1
D) NISAR
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Answer: C) Aditya L1
Explanation: Aditya L1 is India’s first solar mission, aiming to study the Sun’s atmosphere and its impact on Earth.
9. Which Indian state has been declared the “Har Ghar Jal Certified” for 2023?
A) Punjab
B) Goa
C) Haryana
D) Tamil Nadu
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Answer: B) Goa
Explanation: Goa became the first state in India to provide 100% tap water connections to all households under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
10. India recently conducted joint military exercises with which country under the name “Garuda Shakti”?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Indonesia
C) Japan
D) Nepal
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Answer: B) Indonesia
Explanation: Garuda Shakti is a bilateral military exercise that strengthens defense ties and enhances mutual cooperation between India and Indonesia.
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