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Current Affairs Weekly Q&A PDF – January 2023 4th Week
(25 - 31)
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. In January 2023, the Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings (AAAR) announced that the
mangrove cultivation is different from agriculture and will be subjected to a _______ Goods and
Services Tax (GST).
1) 5%
2) 12%
3) 18%
4) 0%
5) 28%
Answer- 3) 18%
Explanation:
As per the Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings (AAAR), the cultivation of mangroves is different
from agriculture and will not be exempted from the Goods and Services Tax (GST). It will attract 18%
GST.
i. With this, AAAR upheld the ruling of the West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR).
2. Name the platform that has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched by the Government of India (GoI)
to digitize India’s Universal Immunization Program (UIP) in a pilot mode.
1) U-WIN
2) Dig-WIN
3) Ind-WIN
4) Cov-WIN
5) IM-WIN
Answer- 1) U-WIN
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has launched U-WIN, a platform to digitize India’s Universal
Immunization Program (UIP) in a pilot mode in two districts from each State and Union Territory
(UT).
i. The GoI initiated this move due to the effectiveness of the Co-WIN platform, and replicated it in
establishing this digital registration for routine vaccinations.
ii. All states and UTs have been notified of the U-WIN features and objectives for the pilot in 65
districts, and staff and healthcare workers have been trained on all U-WIN modules.
iii. The U-WIN platform is a replica of Co-WIN, which was introduced in January 2021 in 65 districts
and has been the “digital backbone” for India’s COVID-19 immunization programme.
3. Which ministry has recently (in Jan ‘23) signed an MoU with the India Tourism Development
Corporation (ITDC) to Promote Medical Value Travel in India?
1) Ministry of Women and Child Development
2) Ministry of AYUSH
3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

4) Ministry of Home Affairs
5) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Answer- 2) Ministry of AYUSH
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) have
signed an MoU with the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), Ministry of Tourism to
collaborate on the promotion of Medical Value Travel (MVT) in Ayurveda and other traditional
medical systems.
i. The implementation and progress of the MoU will be monitored by a Joint Working Group (JWG) co-
chaired by representatives from MoA and ITDC.
ii. Under this MoU, the Ministry of AYUSH will train ITDC officials on the MVT in Ayurveda and other
traditional systems of medicine.
4. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Competition (Amendment)
Bill, 2022?
A) The Union Cabinet has approved the reworked Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 that
seeks to introduce changes in the governing structure of the Competition Commission of India
(CCI).
B) The Bill proposes to reduce the time limit for the CCI to pass an order on such transactions
from 210 days to 150 days.
C) The Bill proposes the periodic revision of the basic deal value threshold of Rs 2,000 crore
and its indexation to inflation.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the reworked Competition
(Amendment) Bill, 2022 that seeks to introduce changes in the governing structure of the Competition
Commission of India (CCI), and modify the substantive, procedural and institutional provisions in the
current competition law to address the needs of new age market.
i. This revamped Bill will be taken up in the upcoming Budget session of Parliament starting on
January 31, 2023.
• Reduce the time limit for approval of mergers & acquisitions from the existing 210 days to
150 days.
• Periodic revision of basic deal value threshold of Rs 2,000 crore and its indexation to inflation.
• The bill was introduced in Parliament on August 5, 2022. Reworking has been done since the
Standing Committee on Finance gave its report on the Bill in December 2022.
• The Parliamentary Panel headed by Jayant Sinha had made recommendations to the Bill.

5. In which state/UT, ‘North India’s largest floating Solar project of 2000kWp (Kilowatt peak)’
was inaugurated in January 2023?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Jharkhand
5) Chandigarh
Answer- 5) Chandigarh
Explanation:
Banwari Lal Purohit, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, inaugurated North India’s
largest floating Solar project of 2000kWp (Kilowatt peak) at Water Works in Chandigarh.
i. He also inaugurated a 500kWp floating Solar Project with Fountains at Dhanas Lake in Chandigarh.
ii. The 2000kWp solar project in the water works of Chandigarh is a unique floating project and it is a
one of its kind solar plant in North India.
6. What is the theme of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2022 that was held at
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in January 2023?
1) Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation
2) Science for self-reliant India and Global welfare to support Atmanirbhar Bharat
3) Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous India
4) Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation (RISEN) India
5) Science for Transformation
Answer- 1) Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation
Explanation:
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2022, a 4-day festival, was held from 21st to 24th
January 2023 at the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, Madhya
Pradesh. The IISF 2022 marks the 8th edition of IISF since its inception in 2015.
i. The theme of the IISF 2022 is “Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and
Innovation”.
ii. On 21st January 2023, IISF 2022 was jointly inaugurated by Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Chief Minister
(CM) of Madhya Pradesh and Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science & Technology.
7. In which state, the 3rd edition of the Orange Festival was held in January 2023?
1) Arunachal Pradesh
2) Manipur
3) Assam
4) Tripura
5) Nagaland
Answer- 5) Nagaland
Explanation:
The 3rd edition of the Orange Festival (Orange Festival 2023) was held from 24th to 25th January
2023 in Rusoma village near Kohima, in Nagaland.
i. The festival was organised under the aegis of Rüsoma Village Council in association with Kohima
Smart City Development Limited, Rural Development Department, Horticulture Department,
Agriculture Department and Land Resources Department.

ii. The festival featured several stalls like handicrafts, organic vegetables and fruits, food items, the
sale of orange saplings, a workshop on orange and coffee plantations and a campaign on “Beti Bachao
Beti Padhao”.
8. The Central Government has recently (in Jan ‘23) approved a proposal to sell _________ Lakh
Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat under the Open Market Sale Scheme- Domestic (OMSS-D) to
control the price of wheat and wheat flour
1) 80
2) 50
3) 60
4) 30
5) 20
Answer- 4) 30
Explanation:
The Central Government approved a proposal to sell 30 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat under
the Open Market Sale Scheme- Domestic (OMSS-D) to control prices of wheat and wheat flour.
i. This approval has been made amid rising prices of wheat.
ii. The offloading of 30 LMT wheat will be done by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from the
Central pool stock to the market through various routes under OMSS-D.
iii. FCI will start the process of E-auction of stocks immediately, throughout India from January to
March 2023 i.e. within 2 months.
9. Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched ‘Samadhan’, a one stop solution
centre for oil palm farmers.
1) Patanjali Foods Ltd
2) Godrej Agrovet Ltd
3) KS Oils Ltd
4) 3F Industries Ltd
5) Oil Palm India Ltd
Answer- 2) Godrej Agrovet Ltd
Explanation:
Godrej Agrovet Ltd. has launched ‘Samadhan’, a one stop solution centre for oil palm farmers, under
its Oil Palm business. It will provide a comprehensive package of knowledge, tools, services and
solutions to farmers.
i. Through this initiative, Godrej Agrovet Ltd. will share global best practices with Indian oil palm
farmers and help the farmers to adopt these practices.
ii. It also became the first company in India to be awarded a verification Certification under the
Indian Palm Oil Sustainability (IPOS) Framework.
iii. Under this initiative, Godrej Agrovet will establish 50 Samadhan centers across India by 2027.
10. In January 2023, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
unveiled World’s 1st intranasal COVID-19 vaccine, ‘iNCOVACC’.
Which organisation developed the ‘iNCOVACC vaccine’ in collaboration with Biotechnology
Industry Research Assistance (BIRAC)?
1) Biocon Limited
2) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
3) Panacea Biotech Limited
4) Serum Institute of India
5) Bharat Biotech International Limited
Answer- 5) Bharat Biotech International Limited
Explanation:
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, unveiled the iNCOVACC, the
world’s 1st intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to receive approval for the primary 2-dose schedule and
as a heterologous booster dose, in the presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh.
i. It is developed by Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) in collaboration with Biotechnology
Industry Research Assistance (BIRAC), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Department of
Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
11. Which state has recently (in Jan ‘23) announced Monthly Allowance for Unemployed Youth
from Financial Year (FY) 2023-24?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Jharkhand
5) Gujarat
Answer- 3) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of India, (26th January 2023), the Chief Minister (CM) of
Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel, announced that the unemployed youth of Chhattisgarh will be given a
monthly allowance from FY 23-24.

i. The allowance to unemployed youths was one of the key promises made by Congress ahead of the
2018 Assembly polls.
ii. He also announced the formulation of a rural industry policy to strengthen the cottage industry-
based rural economy.
12. Who has recently (in Jan ‘23) inaugurated the National Logistics Portal (NLP) (marine) in
New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Nitin Jairam Gadkari (Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways)
2) Sarbananda Sonowal (Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways)
3) Amit Shah (Union Minister of Home Affairs)
4) Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)
5) Piyush Goyal (Union Minister of Commerce and Industry)
Answer- 2) Sarbananda Sonowal (Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways)
Explanation:
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush, inaugurated the
National Logistics Portal (NLP) (marine) in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. The NLP (marine) will act as a Single window Logistics portal for reducing logistics costs. It will
connect all the stakeholders of the logistics community via Information Technology.
ii. It was envisaged by the Ministry of Ports Shipping Waterways and the Ministry of Commerce &
Industry.
13. Which organisation has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched a massive district outreach program
“Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0” in all the districts of the country?
1) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
2) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
3) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
4) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
5) Employees State Insurance Scheme
Answer- 1) Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
Explanation:
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched a massive district outreach program
“Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0” in all the districts of the country.
i. The program was e-launched by Ms Arti Ahuja,Secretary (Ministry of Labour & Employment) from
the EPFO Headquarters, in the presence of Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC) and officers
of EPFO.
ii. Nidhi Aapke Nikat 2.0 will be conducted on the 27th of every month at all district headquarters of
EPFO (starting from January 2023) to reach out to all the districts of the country on the same day.
iii. EPFO organized camps in 685 districts of the country to create participatory awareness among all
stakeholders and provide a grievance redressal platform.
14. In January 2023, The Indian Railways introduced the “Ideal Train Profile” to ___________ and
revenue generation in reserved mail express trains.
1) Check the wheels alignment
2) Maximize the seat capacity
3) Ensure proper sanitation

4) Increase modal share of the Railways in freight
5) Install the Bio-toilets in Coaches
Answer- 2) Maximize the seat capacity
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has introduced the “Ideal Train Profile” to maximize capacity utilization and
revenue generation in reserved mail express trains by analyzing the demand pattern of each
individual train on a regular basis.
i. The “Ideal Train Profile” is essentially a decision support tool for seat capacity optimization, as there
can be more than 5,000 different ticket-class combinations on a single train journey.
ii. The pilot project began on 7 zonal railways: The Eastern, Central, Northern, Southern, South
Central, Western, and West Central Railways.
• The pilot project has already been implemented in more than 200 Indian Railways trains.
15. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Grievance Appellate
Committees (GACs) on IT Rules 2021 was notified by the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY) in January 2023?
A) The MeitY notified that the government had established 3 GACs, with 5 members each (1
chairperson and 4 whole time members), to address the grievances of the users against the
content moderation decisions of social media platforms.
B) The members of the committee are appointed for a 3 years term.
C) Rajesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
(I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) was appointed as the Chairperson (ex officio) of Panel 1
of GAC.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified that the government had
established 3 Grievance Appellate Committees (GACs), with 3 members each, to address the
grievances of the users against the content moderation decisions of social media platforms such as
Twitter and Facebook in India.
• The GACs are established based on the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and
Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“IT Rules 2021”) amended in October 2022.
Member of GACs:
• The 3 GACs will have a chairperson and 2 whole time members.
• The chairperson will be a government official while the members are retired government
officials and senior executives from different industries.
• The members of the committee are appointed for a 3 years term.

GAC Chairperson (ex officio) Members
Panel Rajesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Ashutosh Shukla, Retired Indian Police
1 the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre Service (IPS)officer.
(I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) · Sunil Soni, former Chief General Manager
and Chief Information Officer of Punjab
National Bank(PNB).
Panel Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary in charge of Retired Commodore Sunil Kumar Gupta,
2 Policy and Administration Division, MeitY. Former Director (Personnel Services), Naval
Headquarters, Indian Navy
· Kavindra Sharma, the former vice-
president (consulting) of L&T Infotech
Limited
Panel Kavita Bhatia, Senior scientist at the Ministry of Sanjay Goel, Former Indian Railway Traffic
3 Electronics and Information Technology. Service (Retired)
· Krishnagiri Ragothamarao Murali Mohan,
former Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer of IDBI Intech Limited
16. Who has recently (in Jan ‘23) inaugurated the ‘1Ton/day Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Recycling facility’ at the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) in Hyderabad,
Telangana?
1) Prasad Nair
2) Sandeep Mahatme
3) Avneesh Gupta
4) Bhuvnesh Kumar
5) Alkesh Kumar Sharma
Answer- 5) Alkesh Kumar Sharma
Explanation:
Alkesh Kumar Sharma, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY), inaugurated 1Ton/day Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Recycling facility at the Centre for
Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), an autonomous scientific society under MeitY in
Hyderabad, Telangana.
i. The indigenously developed e-waste recycling technologies will boost India’s Mission to
Atmanirbharata and circular economy.
ii. The Center of Excellence (CoE) on E-waste Management, the first of its kind in India, was
established by C-MET using the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
17. Name the Indian city that will host the Space 20 programme of G20 (Group of 20) in April
2023.
1) Guwahati, Assam
2) Shillong, Meghalaya
3) Imphal, Manipur
4) New Delhi, Delhi
5) Aizawl, Mizoram
Answer- 2) Shillong, Meghalaya

Explanation:
Meghalaya Governor BD Mishra, announced that as a part of the G20 (Group of 20) programme,
Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is set to host the Space 20 programme on 17th and 18th April
2023.
• The Space20 programme will discuss the contribution of the space partnerships to the
economy of the countries.
i. India has decided to host around 200 G20 meetings across India during its yearlong Presidency of
G20. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2023.
18. In which country, the 3rd edition of the Interpol Young Global Police Leaders Programme
(YGPLP) began in January 2023?
1) Indonesia
2) United Arab Emirates
3) France
4) India
5) Singapore
Answer- 4) India
Explanation:
On 25th January 2023, the 3rd edition of the Interpol Young Global Police Leaders Programme
(YGPLP) began in New Delhi, Delhi (India). The 9-day Interpol YGPLP will end on 2nd February
2023.
i. The theme of the 3rd Interpol YGPLP is “Trust”, which aims to build trust between public-police
and also to build trust factors between international police forces in the era of technology.
ii. Around 60 participants from 44 countries took part in the event, which is being organised by the
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
19. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the ‘All India Survey on Higher
Education (AISHE) 2020-2021’ released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in January 2023?
A) Total student enrolment in higher education in 2020–21 increased to around 5.21 crore
(crossing the 5 crore mark for the first time) from 3.85 crore in 2019–20.
B) The number of Universities in 2020-21 increased to 1,113 from 1,043 in 2019-20 (increased
by 70).
C) Among the districts, the maximum number of colleges (1058) are situated in Bangalore
Urban followed by Jaipur (671).
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only A
Answer- 3) Only B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-
2021.

i. AISHE 2020-21 was the 11th annual Survey and 1st Survey being conducted using an entirely online
data collection platform through the Web Data Capture Format (Web DCF), which was Developed by
the Department of Higher Education and the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• Total students’ enrolment in higher education in 2020-21 increased to around 4.13 crore
(crossing the 4 crore mark for the 1st time) from 3.85 crore in 2019-20. [Increase of 7.5%
from 2019-20 and 21% from 2014-15].
• Gender Parity Index (GPI) i.e., the ratio of female GER to male GER, has increased from 1 in
2017-18 to 1.05 in 2020-21.
• The top 6 States in terms of Student Enrolment are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,
Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Rajasthan.
• The number of Universities in 2020-21 increased to 1,113 from 1,043 in 2019-20 (increased by
70).
• Among the districts, the maximum number of colleges (1058) are situated in Bangalore Urban
followed by Jaipur (671).
20. In January 2023, the ‘New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Act, 2022’
came into force & will rename the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre as the India
International Arbitration Centre.
Which ministry holds the ‘India International Arbitration Centre’?
2) Ministry of Finance
3) Ministry of Law and Justice
4) Ministry of External Affairs
5) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer- 3) Ministry of Law and Justice
Explanation:
The ‘New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Act, 2022’ came into force that will
rename the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre to the India International Arbitration Centre.
i. The information for the same was provided by the Ministry of Law and Justice and it will amend
the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019.
ii. The Act also establishes the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre and designates it as a
national institute.
iii. The Act allows the central government to provide for removing any difficulties in implementing
the Act up to two years from the date of commencement of the Act. The Act extends this time period to
5 years.
Note- The Act came into force in the exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1
of the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (Amendment) Act, 2022 (23 of 2022)
21. Which state/UT has recently (in Jan ‘23) inaugurated a "super site" mechanism and a
mobile air quality management van to collect real-time pollution data?
1) Delhi
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Jammu and Kashmir
4) Punjab
5) Haryana

Answer- 1) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi’s Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal launched mechanisms such as a ‘super site’ and a mobile air
quality management van to collect pollution data in real-time to identify factors that are responsible
for increasing air pollution at any place in Delhi.
• Through this initiative, Delhi has become the first city in the country to get a real-time source
segmentation of air pollution.
i. The super site facility is located at Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya premises near ITO (Income Tax Office).
ii. The project has been initiated by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in collaboration
with IIT(Indian Institute of Technology) Kanpur, IIT Delhi, and TERI (The Energy and Resources
Institute).
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. According to the report “The World of Organic Agriculture Statistics & Emerging Trends
2022” released in January 2023, India secured _____ rank globally in Expanding Organic
Farming in 2020, while ________ tops the list.
1) 3rd; Uruguay
2) 5th; Argentina
3) 2nd; Uruguay
4) 3rd; Argentina
5) 5th; Brazil
Answer- 4) 3rd; Argentina
Explanation:
According to “The World of Organic Agriculture Statistics & Emerging Trends 2022” report
by Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL & IFOAM – Organics International (formerly known
as the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements), India is among the top 3
countries in the world (3rd rank), where the total area under organic agriculture expanded the
maximum in 2020.
i. Argentina (1st rank) topped the list with 7,81,000 hectares (up by 21%), followed by Uruguay
(2nd rank) at 5,89,000 hectares (28%) and India at 3,59,000 hectares (16%).
ii. The total increase under organic cultivation globally in 2020 was 3 million hectares (mh).
iii. Of the world’s total 74.9 MH under organic farming, Australia has the highest at 35.7 MH, whereas
India has 2.8 MH.
2. India will overtake China to become the world's most populated nation in ________.
1) 2027
2) 2025
3) 2023
4) 2026
5) 2024
Answer- 3) 2023
Explanation:
India, which presently has 1.38 billion people, is on track to overtake China, which currently has 1.4
billion people, as the world’s most populous country in 2023.
• India’s population is expected to reach 1.668 billion in 2050, surpassing China’s 1.317 billion at
the time.
• Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with an estimated 230 million people.
• Lakshadweep has the least population, with only 68,000 people.
i. India is one of the world’s youngest countries, with 27.3% of its population aged 15 – 29 years.
ii. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China reported that as of the end of 2022, China’s
population was 1.41175 billion, a decrease of about 850,000 people from the end of 2021.
• The total population of China will still exceed 1.4 billion in 2035 and stay around 1.3 billion in
2050, despite a decline in the population that started in 2022.
3. According to the ‘Countdown to 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) Report on global
trans-fat elimination 2022’, released in January 2023, WHO stated that _________ (billion) people
globally remain unprotected from harmful Trans-Fatty Acids (TFA) leading to heart disease
and death.
1) 15 billion
2) 5 billion
3) 10 billion
4) 6 billion
5) 12 billion
Answer- 2) 5 billion
Explanation:
The World Health Organization (WHO) in its 4th annual status report ‘ Countdown to 2023 WHO
Report on global trans fat elimination 2022’, stated that 5 billion people globally remain unprotected
from harmful trans fat resulting in increasing their risk of heart disease and death.
i. In 2018, WHO called for the global elimination of industrially produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) in
2023. 43 countries have implemented best-practice policies for tackling trans fat in food, with 2.8
billion people protected globally.
4. Which country has recently (in Jan ‘23) invested USD 32 million to Commercialise World’s
First Photonic-based Quantum Computer?
1) Japan
2) Russia
3) Germany
4) China
5) Canada
Answer- 5) Canada
Explanation:
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau has announced a new federal investment of 40
million Canadian dollars (USD 32 million) that enables Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., a Toronto-
based Canadian quantum computing company, to build and commercialise the world’s first photonic-
based, fault-tolerant quantum computer.
i. The project is supported through the Canadian government’s Strategic Innovation Fund and with
177.8 million Canadian dollars (USD 142 million), the project is expected to create 530 new highly
skilled positions in the high-tech and quantum computing fields.

5. Name the United Nations organisation that has recently (in Jan ‘23) announced the launch of
a Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Education Program in Asia along
with Solvay, a Belgian multinational chemical company.
1) United Nations Children's Fund
2) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
3) United Nations Development Programme
4) United Nations Institute for Training and Research
5) United Nations Human Settlement Programme
Answer- 2) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Explanation:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Solvay, a Belgian
multinational chemical company, announced the launch of a Science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) Education Program, aiming at engaging high schoolers and graduate students
from Asia- India, Indonesia and South Korea.
i. The Program was developed by UNESCO and Solvay, the 2-leading science-based organisations that
have a 3-year partnership.
ii. The program will explore the mutual impact on the environment by focusing on the theme
“Sustainable living for one planet”.
6. Which country will host the 15th BRICS summit in August 2023?
1) Brazil
2) South Africa
3) India
4) China
5) Russia
Answer- 2) South Africa
Explanation:
On 26th January 2023, Sergei Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, and Osman Saleh, the foreign
minister of the State of Eritrea, jointly announced South Africa’s Durban as a host of the 15th BRICS
(Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit. The summit will be held in August 2023.
i. Previously, South Africa hosted the 5th BRICS Summit from 26 to 27 March 2013.
VISITS
1. Which of the following points is/are "correct" with respect to the visit of Abdel Fattah Saeed
Hussein Khalil El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to India in January 2023?
A) The Egyptian Computer Emergency Readiness Team (EG-CERT) and the Indian Computer
Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has signed an MoU to collaborate on cyber security
B) The Ministry of Culture, GoI, and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed
an MoU to strengthen cultural ties with the Arab Republic of Egypt.
C) India and Egypt inked an MoU to enhance content exchange, capacity building, and co-
productions between Prasar Bharati (India) and the National Media Authority of Egypt.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, visited India for 3
days from January 24 – 27, 2023 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to
attend India’s 74th Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest.
• India and Egypt have exchanged commemorative postal stamps to honour the 75th
anniversary of the establishment of India-Egypt relationship.
• In order to collaborate on cyber security, the Egyptian Computer Emergency Readiness Team
(EG-CERT) and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) have signed a
MoU.
• A Memorandum of Cooperation in the fields of Information Technology between India and
Egypt.
• MoU on Cooperation in Youth Matters between India and Egypt.
• The Ministry of Culture, GoI, and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed
an MoU to strengthen cultural ties with the Arab Republic of Egypt. The MoU has been signed
for continued cultural cooperation for a period of 5 years.
• India and Egypt inked an MoU to enhance content exchange, capacity building, and co-
productions between Prasar Bharati (India) and the National Media Authority of Egypt, at
Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. RBI has recently (in Jan ‘23) extended the deadline for banks to complete the process of
renewal of agreements for the existing safe deposit locker holders by 31st December, 2023
from 1st January, 2023.
The deadline has been extended in a phased manner with intermediate milestones of 50% by
___________, and 75% by 30th September, 2023.
1) 30th April 2023
2) 30th June 2023
3) 31st May 2023
4) 31st March 2023
5) 31st July 2023
Answer- 2) 30th June 2023
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the deadline for banks to complete the process of renewal
of agreements for the existing safe deposit locker holders by December 31, 2023 from January 1,
2023.
i. The deadline is extended in a phased manner with intermediate milestones of 50% by June 30,
2023, and 75% by September 30, 2023.
ii. The Banks are provided with a deadline of April 30, 2023, to notify all their customers regarding
the revised requirements.

2. Name the bank that has recently (in Jan ‘23) received the direction from Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) to stop all transactions under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS).
1) CSB Bank (India)
2) HSBC Bank (India)
3) DBS Bank (India)
4) Standard Chartered Bank (India)
5) SBM Bank (India)
Answer- 5) SBM Bank (India)
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in exercise of its powers under sections 35A and 36(1)(a) of the Banking
Regulation (BR) Act, 1949, directed SBM Bank (India) Ltd to stop all transactions under Liberalized
Remittance Scheme (LRS) with immediate effect till further orders.
i. This decision has been taken due to certain material supervisory concerns observed in the bank.
ii. SBM Bank (India) Ltd is a Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based bank that has been operating as a branch
of State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) Ltd since 1994.
3. According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) data (as of Jan ‘23),
the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) has raised more than _________ in capital for
agricultural infrastructure projects.
1) Rs. 30,000 crore
2) Rs. 10, 000 crore
3) Rs. 12, 000 crore
4) Rs. 20, 000 crore
5) Rs. 15,000 crore
Answer- 1) Rs. 30,000 crore
Explanation:
According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), the Agriculture
Infrastructure Fund (AIF) has raised more than Rs. 30,000 crore in capital for agricultural
infrastructure projects, with a sanctioned amount of Rs. 15,000 crore.
About the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW):
Union Minister – Narendra Singh Tomar (Constituency- Morena, Madhya Pradesh)
Minister of State (MoS) – Kailash Choudhary (Constituency- Barmer, Rajasthan)
4. Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched the first-of-its-kind Credit
Card Offering Platform called ‘SwipeUp’?
1) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
2) Capital Small Finance Bank
3) Equitas Small Finance Bank
4) AU Small Finance Bank
5) Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Answer- 4) AU Small Finance Bank
Explanation:
AU Small Finance Bank Limited, India’s largest Small Finance Bank (SFB), launched the first-of-its-
kind ‘SwipeUp’ platform that allows other bank Credit Cardholders to get upgraded AU Credit Cards.

i. This new facility for credit card users is similar to mobile number portability which allows to change
service provided while retaining the same number.
ii. The cards issued in the SwipeUp platform are different from current credit cards offered by AU
Small Finance Bank.
5. Name the organisation that has recently (in Jan ‘23) signed an agreement with Nhava Sheva
Freeport Terminal Private Limited (NSFTPL) to provide USD 131 million loan to upgrade the
Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Port Container Terminal in Maharashtra.
1) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2) International Monetary Fund
3) Asian Development Bank
4) World Bank
5) African Development Bank
Answer- 3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited (NSFTPL)
signed USD 131 million loan to upgrade the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Port Container Terminal
located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra to enhance international trade in India through efficient,
transparent, and state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure.
i. The loan comprises USD 61.4 million from ADB’s ordinary capital resources and USD 69.6 million
from Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) administered by ADB.
ii. NSFTPL is a special purpose vehicle jointly owned by J M Baxi Ports and Logistics Limited (JMBPL)
and CMA Terminals.
6. In January 2023, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Limited announced a

plan to raise at least _________ billion through the sale of bonds maturing in 10 years.
1) Rs 10 billion
2) Rs 30 billion
3) Rs 40 billion
4) Rs 20 billion
5) Rs 50 billion
Answer- 2) Rs 30 billion
Explanation:
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Limited plans to raise at least 30 billion rupees
(USD 370.5 million) through the sale of bonds maturing in 10 years. The company has invited
bankers and investors to bid for coupons and commitments.
i. The issue will also have a greenshoe option to retain an additional Rs 20 billion and will close for
subscription later this week.
ii. The bonds are rated AAA by CRISIL and will have a put option at the end of the third year.
7. Name the bank that has recently (in Jan ‘23) partnered with the Tata Motors to offer
Financing Solutions to its Electric Vehicle (EV) dealers.
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank

4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer- 5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
Tata Motors has tied up with ICICI Bank to offer financing solutions to its authorized passenger
Electric Vehicle (EV) dealers.
i. Under this, the bank will provide inventory funding to the authorized passenger EV dealers in
addition to the bank’s funding to dealers for diesel and petrol models.
ii. This partnership envisages making EVs and their purchase process more accessible and seamless.
8. Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched ‘Vikram’ RuPay credit card
dedicated to the Indian defence, paramilitary, and police personnel.
1) Muthoot Finance Ltd
2) LIC Housing Finance Ltd
3) BOB Financial Solutions Ltd
4) Bajaj Finance Ltd
5) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd
Answer- 3) BOB Financial Solutions Ltd
Explanation:
BOB Financial Solutions Limited (BFSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Baroda(BoB), launched
‘Vikram – the contactless RuPay credit card’ dedicated to the Indian defence, paramilitary, and
police personnel on the occasion of 74th Republic Day celebrations i.e. January 26, 2023.
i. It will be offered as Lifetime Free (LTF) and it comes with reward points and an activation gift of a
complimentary OTT (Over-The-Top) subscription.
9. Which bank has recently (in Jan ‘23) entered into a co-lending agreement with the Aadhar
Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) to offer home loans?
1) Punjab National Bank
2) Bank of Maharashtra
3) Bank of India
4) State Bank of India
5) Indian Bank
Answer- 1) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Aadhar Housing Finance Limited (AHFL) have entered into a co-
lending agreement to offer home loans at competitive interest rates.
i. The main aim of this partnership is to reach out to a large section of society including economically
weaker, lower, and middle-Income groups for providing easy, convenient, and efficient home finance
solutions to customers.
10. Name the Insurance Company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) partnered with the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow policyholders to pay their premiums via “UPI
123PAY”.
1) HDFC Life Insurance
2) Exide Life Insurance

3) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
4) Canara HSBC Life Insurance
5) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
Answer- 1) HDFC Life Insurance
Explanation:
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited (HDFC Life) has partnered with the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow policyholders to pay their premiums via “UPI 123PAY”, a unique
voice-based Unified Payments Interface (UPI) service.
i. The “first of its kind” UPI 123Pay aims to significantly streamline the premium payment procedure
for HDFC Life policyholders.
ii. In 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released UPI 123Pay, a voice-based payment feature
developed by the NPCI and launched to improve the digital penetration of financial services.
11. In January 2023, India sold its first sovereign green bonds worth a total of __________ at 5-6
Basis Points Below Sovereign Yields.
1) Rs 80 billion
2) Rs 100 billion
3) Rs 60 billion
4) Rs 30 billion
5) Rs 50 billion
Answer- 1) Rs 80 billion
Explanation:
India sold its first sovereign green bonds worth a total of Rs 80 billion (USD 979.61 million) at yields
below comparable government bonds.
i. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) auctioned 40 billion rupees of 5-year bonds at a coupon rate of 7.10
per cent, 5 basis points below the 5-year sovereign yield.
ii. Another 40 billion rupees in 10-year bonds were sold at a 7.29%, 6 basis points below comparable
government securities.
12. Name the bank that has recently (in Jan ‘23) renewed its Bancassurance agreement with
Star Health and Allied Insurance for a long-term period.
1) Union Bank of India
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Punjab National Bank
4) Canara Bank
5) Bank of India
Answer- 3) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Star Health and Allied Insurance, renewed its strategic corporate agency Bancassurance tie-up with
Punjab National Bank (PNB) for a long-term period.
i. PNB will continue to distribute Star Health’s insurance products across all their branches pan India.
ii. Under the agreement, Star Health’s best-in-class health insurance products will be available
through the PNB’s distribution network across India, providing customers with a one-stop solution for
all their health insurance needs.

13. Which company has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched ‘Timepay Evok’, a UPI Application
Programming Interface (API) engine for Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways
(PAPGs)?
1) Network People Services Technologies Ltd
2) Dev Information Technology Ltd
3) AAA Technologies Ltd
4) Ducon Infratechnologies Ltd
5) Tracxn Technologies Ltd
Answer- 1) Network People Services Technologies Ltd
Explanation:
NPST (Network People Services Technologies Ltd), a banking technology provider, has launched
Timepay Evok, a UPI (Unified Payments Interface) API (Application Programming Interface) engine
for PAPGs (Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways).
i. The Timepay Evok, which is a modern-day payment platform, will act as a one-stop UPI payment
solution for digital merchants and ensures secure, reliable, and fast-paced payment collections.
14. Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched its first line of customised health
insurance products.
1) Insurify
2) Policybazaar
3) RenewBuy
4) Turtlemint
5) Borrowell
Answer- 3) RenewBuy
Explanation:
RenewBuy has launched its first line of customised health insurance products, RenewBuy Health
Wellness plan with a focus on the large uninsured segment beyond the tier 1 markets.
i. This new product aims to bridge that gap in purchasing such products in smaller cities compared to
metro cities and has introduced various benefits in pre-hospitalization and Out-Patient Department
(OPD) treatments.
15. Which country's central bank has recently (in Jan’ 23) launched the "AfriGo" domestic card
scheme to boost the cashless economy and compete with foreign cards?
1) Gambia
2) Kenya
3) Madagascar
4) Libya
5) Nigeria
Answer- 5) Nigeria
Explanation:
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, launched a domestic card scheme
‘AfriGo’ to boost the cashless economy and compete with foreign cards like Mastercard and Visa.
i. Objective: To save the country’s foreign transaction fees.
ii. Through this launch, Nigeria was joining China, Russia, India and Turkey to be a country with a
domestic card scheme and the AfriGo is owned by CBN and Nigerian banks.

16. Name the insurance company that recently (on January 23) launched a non-participating
unit-linked individual life insurance plan for millennials and GenX customers.
1) Aviva Life Insurance
2) Reliance General Insurance
3) Exide Life Insurance
4) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
5) Aegon Life Insurance
Answer- 1) Aviva Life Insurance
Explanation:
Aviva Life Insurance launched Aviva Signature Investment Plan, a unit-linked non-participating
individual life insurance plan targeting millennial and GenX customers. The plan comes with two
options, Signature Millennial and Signature GenX.
i. Signature Millennial has an inbuilt premium waiver and a guaranteed amount for a dependent
parent, spouse, or child after the death of the insured person.
• All future premiums are waived in case of death of the life insured during the policy term in the
Signature Millennial option.
ii. Signature GenX enables customers to grow their wealth for up to 60 years through disciplined
monthly savings.
17. According to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), which stock exchange body has
emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange in terms of the number of contracts
traded in 2022 for the 4th consecutive year?
1) Shanghai Stock Exchange
2) Bombay Stock Exchange of India
3) New York Stock Exchange
4) National Stock Exchange of India
5) London Stock Exchange
Answer- 4) National Stock Exchange of India
Explanation:
According to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), a derivatives trade body, the National Stock
Exchange of India Ltd (NSE India) has once again emerged as the world’s largest derivatives exchange
in terms of the number of contracts traded in 2022.
• The NSE India has retained its top spot for a record-breaking 4th year in a row.
About the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE India):
MD & CEO – Ashishkumar Chauhan
Incorporated in – 1992 (commenced operations as a stock exchange in 1994)
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
18. According to World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) statistics released in January 2023, the
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE India) was named as __________ largest exchange in
the world in the equity segment by the number of trades (electronic order book) in 2022.
1) 4th
2) 3rd
3) 5th
4) 2nd

5) 6th
Answer- 2) 3rd
Explanation:
According to World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) statistics, the NSE was named the 3rd largest
exchange in the world in the equity segment by the number of trades (electronic order book) in
2022, up from 4th in 2021.
i. The benchmark equity index, the Nifty 50 (NIFTY), reached an all-time high of 18,887.60 in the
calendar year (CY) 2022.
ii. Several product categories, including equity, equity derivatives, and currency derivatives, also
experienced a great improvement in liquidity.
iii. In the equity segment, daily average turnover of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) was Rs. 470 crore
in CY 2022, a 51% increase year-on-year (Y-o-Y).
19. Which asset management company has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched India’s first passive
short-duration index fund?
1) Tata Asset Management
2) Kotak Mahindra Asset Management
3) ICICI Prudential Asset Management
4) HDFC Asset Management
5) Edelweiss Asset Management
Answer- 5) Edelweiss Asset Management
Explanation:
Edelweiss Asset Management Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing AMCs, has launched the
“Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Short Duration Index Fund”, India’s first passive short-
duration index fund.
• This New Fund Offer (NFO) is open for subscription from January 27,2023 to February 10,
2023.
i. Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Short Duration Index Fund, an open-ended index fund,
would invest in 50% Indian Government Bonds (IGBs) and 50% State Development Loans (SDLs),
subject to tracking errors.
ii. It will replicate the Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL September 2028 Index Fund, which
was launched in October 2022, as a new Target Maturity Index Fund. This fund is designed to invest in
a diverse portfolio of IGBs and SDLs.
20. Name the bank that raised Rs 99 crore from the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India
through the issuance of the second tranche (tier II) of Basel III-compliant bonds on January 24,
2023.
1) CSB Bank (India)
2) HSBC Bank (India)
3) DBS Bank (India)
4) SBM Bank (India)
5) Standard Chartered Bank (India)
Answer- 4) SBM Bank (India)

Explanation:
SBM Bank (India) Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Mauritius-based SBM Group, has raised
Rs 99 crore from Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India, through the issuance of the second
tranche (tier II) of Basel-III compliant bonds on 24 January 2023.
• The SBM bank has raised the entire corpus from LIC, the largest financial organisation in India.
i. The bank issued its first tranche of tier-II bonds in April 2022, raising Rs 125 crore at a rate of
9.75%. This is the second tranche of those bonds.
ii. SBM Bank India has now raised a total of Rs 224 crore through Basel III compliant tier II bonds with
this new round of capital raising from multiple investors.
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
1. Which company has recently (in Jan ‘23) partnered with the Common Service Centre (CSC)
Academy, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to train 10,000 women
in Cybersecurity through the ‘Cyber Sangini’ program?
1) OPPO India
2) HUAWEI India
3) Vivo India
4) Samsung India
5) Motorola India
Answer- 1) OPPO India
Explanation:
OPPO India, a Mobile phone brand, partnered with the Common Service Centre (CSC) Academy, the
Education & Corporate social responsibility (CSR) wing of Common Services Centres (CSC) under the
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI, for the Cyber Sangini program, 45-
day course, to empower rural and semi-urban women by training them in the fundamentals of
cybersecurity and cyber wellness.
i. This initiative aims to equip women with the skills and knowledge needed to become certified
‘Cyber Sanginis’ and act as Cyber Security Ambassadors in their area.
ii. Cyber Sanginis will be trained in the existing laws and frameworks that every citizen can use to
protect themselves from such cyber incidents.
2. Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) partnered with the Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to promote an apprenticeship training
framework.
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
3) Bharat Dynamics Limited
4) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
5) Bharat Earth Movers Limited
Answer- 3) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Bharat
Dynamics Limited (BDL), under the Ministry of Defense (MoD), to create an apprenticeship training

framework to address the need for the skilled and future-ready workforce in the Central Public Sector
Undertaking and industries.
i. More than 250 apprentices have been employed under the collaboration at the BDL facility in
Hyderabad, Telangana, where the ‘Astra’ missile, the state-of-the-art air missile, is being
manufactured.
3. According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2023 Report released by
the United Nations (UN) in January 2023, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth
forecast decreased by _________ (basis points) to 5.8% for 2023.
1) 40bps
2) 30bps
3) 20bps
4) 10bps
5) 30bps
Answer- 3) 20bps
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) in its World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2023 Report
slashed India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the calendar year 2023 by 20bps
(Basis Points) to 5.8% (from an estimated 6.4% in 2022) amid tighter monetary policy and weak
global demand.
• However, for FY 2023-24, it kept its growth forecast unchanged for India at 6%.
i. The report is written by the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), the UN
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the regional economic commissions for Africa,
Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, and Western Asia.
ii. The global economic growth will slow down to 1.9% in 2023, one of the lowest in recent decades,
from 3.1% previously forecast.
• The global growth in 2022 was 3% and it was expected to increase to 2.7% in 2024.
4. Which company has recently (in Jan ‘23) signed an MoU with the Rolls Royce Solutions of
Germany to manufacture Rolls Royce Marine Diesel Engines in India?
1) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
3) Cochin Shipyard Limited
4) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
5) Goa Shipyard Limited
Answer- 2) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
Explanation:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category 1 Defence PSU,
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls Royce Solutions of Germany to locally
manufacture Rolls Royce’s high-quality marine diesel engine in India.
• The MoU aims to strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
i. According to the agreement, GRSE and Rolls Royce Solutions will work together to localise and
produce the technologically advanced MTU S4000 (Maximum Transmission Unit Series 4000)
governmental marine engines.

ii. These 746-4300 Kilowatt (KW) power output engines are compact, reliable, and easy to maintain
and the S4000 engines will power Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), Interceptor Boats (IBs), and Fast Attack
Crafts (FACs) built by GRSE and other shipyards around India.
5. Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) flagged off the 1st export consignment of
AVGAS (aviation gasoline) 100 LL to Papua New Guinea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container
Terminal (JNPT).
1) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Hindustan Petroleum Limited
4) Bharat Petroleum Limited
5) Oil India Limited
Answer- 1) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu-based Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Limited has started the export of its Special Aviation
Fuel (SAF) for small aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), AVGAS (aviation gasoline) 100 LL.
i. IOC Chairman S M Vaidya flagged off the first export consignment of AVGAS 100 LL to Papua New
Guinea from Gateway Terminals India (GTI) of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPT).
ii. The shipment consisted of 16 KL (Kilolitre) of AVGAS packed in 80 barrels and was sent on 27th
January 2023.
• India’s largest auto fuel retailer aims to tap the USD 1.92 billion AVGAS market by exporting
the SAF which was launched in 2022.
MoU’s AND AGREEMENTS
1. Which of the following organizations/companies have recently (in Jan ‘23) signed a
tripartite agreement with NITI Aayog- Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to bring a change in the
education sector?
1) Central Board of Secondary Education
2) Intel India
3) Wipro Limited
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
A tripartite agreement has been inked between the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India)
Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM); Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)- Ministry of
Education (MoE); and Intel India to bring a change in the education sector by utilizing future skills,
such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), in the formal curriculum.
i. It was signed during an event at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, Delhi which was
attended by Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, AIM.

2. Which institution/organisation has recently (in Jan ‘23) signed an MoU with Germany based-
Siemens Healthineersthe to ensure the availability of low-cost Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) Technology in India?
1) Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N)
2) Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER)
3) National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
4) Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
5) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Answer- 2) Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER)
Explanation:
The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an autonomous
(Research and Development) R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology (MeitY) and Siemens Healthineers, a Germany-based Healthcare Company, signed an
MoU to ensure the availability of low-cost Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology in India.
i. This collaboration will advance the development of new, improved, and innovative technologies for
advancing healthcare and diagnostic access in India.
3. Name the company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) signed an MoU with the National Dairy
Development Board (NDDB), and Banas Dairy to conduct verification of biogas.
1) Renault India
2) Hyundai India
3) Maruti Suzuki
4) Tata Motors
5) Honda Motor
Answer- 3) Maruti Suzuki
Explanation:
In 2022, while announcing its Growth strategy for 2030, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), India’s
largest car manufacturer, announced that it will use cow dung to power its Compressed natural gas
(CNG) cars.
i. Maruti Suzuki, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest dairy
manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct verification of biogas.
APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
1. Name the personality who has recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as Acting Chief Justice of the
Himachal Pradesh High Court (HC).
1) Justice Sabina
2) Justice Ajay Mohan Goel
3) Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan
4) Justice Sandeep Sharma
5) Justice Vivek Singh Thakur
Answer- 1) Justice Sabina

Explanation:
Justice Sabina, the senior-most judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court (HC), was appointed as
Acting Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh HC, in the exercise of the power conferred by Article
223 of the Constitution of India, with effect from 21st January 2023.
i. She has been appointed following the retirement of Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice,
Amjad Ahtesham Sayed.
2. In January 2023, ____________ became the 41st Prime Minister (PM) of New Zealand, after the
resignation of Jacinda Ardern.
1) Jenny Shipley
2) Bill English
3) Chris Hipkins
4) John Key
5) Helen Clark
Answer- 3) Chris Hipkins
Explanation:
Chris Hipkins, leader of the Labour Party, was sworn in as the 41st Prime Minister (PM) of New
Zealand by the governor-general Cindy Kiro, King Charles representative in New Zealand, during a
ceremony in Wellington, New Zealand.
i. Chris Hipkins took over the premiership succeeding Jacinda Ardern, after she tendered her
resignation to Governor-General Cindy Kiro on 25th January 2023.
ii. Carmel Sepuloni was also sworn in as the deputy PM, the first time that a person with Pacific Island
heritage has taken the role.
3. Name the personality who has recently (in Jan ‘23) re-elected as the Chairman of the Gujarat
Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)-Amul.
1) Kishibhai Patel
2) Jayen Mehta
3) Shamalbhai B Patel
4) Valjibhai R Humbal
5) Atish Mathur
Answer- 3) Shamalbhai B Patel
Explanation:
Shamalbhai B Patel was re-elected as the Chairman of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing
Federation (GCMMF), the umbrella body of milk cooperatives in Gujarat which owns the brand Amul.
i. The election took place at the headquarters of the federation in Anand, Gujarat in presence of the
heads of all the district cooperative milk unions.
ii. The board of directors of GCMMF has also re-elected Valamji Humbal as Vice-Chairman of the
GCMMF for the 2nd time.
iii. The election was conducted by the Deputy Collector of Anand in the presence of 17 out of 18
members who are chairmen representing their district milk unions in Gujarat.

4. In January 2023, the GoI extended the tenure of ‘Sangeeta Verma’ as acting Chairperson of
which organisation?
1) Competition Commission of India
2) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
3) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
4) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
5) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
Answer- 1) Competition Commission of India
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) has extended the tenure of Sangeeta Verma as acting Chairperson of
the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
i. In October 2022, She was appointed as the acting Chairperson of CCI for a period of 3 months
following the retirement of Full time chairman Ashok Kumar Gupta on 25th October 2022.
ii. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) noted that Sangeeta Verma will be the acting Chairperson
of CCI until the date on which a new Chairperson is appointed or till any further orders in this regard.
iii. The CCI has been without a full-time Chairperson since the retirement of Ashok Kumar Gupta.
5. Name the personality who has recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) of JP Morgan Chase Bank India for 3 years.
1) Mohan Singh
2) Rohit Khatri
3) Madhav Kalyan
4) Yash Yadav
5) Prabdev Singh
Answer- 5) Prabdev Singh
Explanation:
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to name Prabdev
Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JP Morgan Chase Bank India for a period of 3-years.
i. He has been serving as the interim CEO of the bank since November 2022, replacing Madhav Kalyan.
ii. Prior to joining JP Morgan in 2010, he has worked with HSBC Holdings Plc for over a decade JP
Morgan Chase & Co is an American multinational financial services company headquartered in New
York City, United States of America(USA).
6. Name the country that has recently (in Jan ‘23) elected as Vice-Chair at the 12th session of
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO’s) Intergovernmental Technical Working Group
(ITWG) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) held in Rome, Italy.
1) Brazil
2) Spain
3) Germany
4) Japan
5) India
Answer- 5) India

Explanation:
During the 12th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group (ITWG) on Animal
Genetic Resources (AnGR) at Rome, Italy from January 18-20, 2023, India was elected as the Vice-
Chair and represented the Asia & Pacific region.
• Dr Bhupendra Nath Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences), ICAR (Indian Council
of Agricultural Research), and the National Coordinator, vice-chaired the Session and also
acted as Rapporteur.
i. There was an implementation of the Global Plan of Action for AnGR, monitoring of AnGR diversity
and reviewing the 3rd Country Report.
• ITWG was created by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO’s) Commission on Genetic
Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA) at its 7th Session in May 1997.
• It reviews technical issues, advises and makes recommendations to the Commission and
further implements the Commission’s programme related to AnGR at global level.
7. Who has recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Trusts,
while Aparna Uppaluri has been appointed as the first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO)?
1) Venu Srinivasan
2) Srinath Narasimhan
3) Vijay Singh
4) Siddharth Sharma
5) Armaity Desai
Answer- 4) Siddharth Sharma
Explanation:
Tata Trusts has appointed former civil servant Siddharth Sharma, chief sustainability officer of Tata
Sons, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and former Ford Foundation official Aparna Uppaluri
as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 1st April 2023. The position of COO in
Tata Trusts is created for the first time.
i. Siddharth Sharma will succeed Srinath Narasimhan who stepped down as the CEO of Tata Trusts in
2022 following his retirement.
8. Who has been recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as the Vice President (VP) and Head of Global
Merchant & Network Services in American Express (Amex) India?
1) Manish Khera
2) Naresh Kumar
3) Anurag Gupta
4) Vinod Dham
5) Subhav Sinha
Answer- 3) Anurag Gupta
Explanation:
American Express Banking Corp., (AEBC) announced the appointment of Anurag Gupta as the Vice
President (VP) and Head of Global Merchant & Network Services in American Express (Amex) India,
bringing both the acquiring and the network cards issuance teams under one leader.
i. Anurag Gupta will be in charge of extending Amex merchant coverage and the network that issues
American Express Cards, through bank partnerships.

9. In January 2023, Petr Pavel, former chairman of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
(NATO) military committee, was elected as the 4th President of __________ (country) with effect
from March 2023.
1) Romania
2) Czech Republic
3) Republic of Croatia
4) Hungary
5) Bulgaria
Answer- 2) Czech Republic
Explanation:
Petr Pavel (61-year-old), the former chairman of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
military committee, won the runoff vote defeating former Prime Minister (PM) Andrej Babis, to
become the 4th President of the Czech Republic.
• He will succeed Milos Zeman who steps down in March 2023 at the end of his 2nd term.
i. Petr Pavel served as the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee from 2015 to 2018.with his
term beginning in 2015 and retiring in 2018.
ii. Paris awarded Petr Pavel the highest French order of merit, the National Order of the Legion of
Honour (formerly the Royal Order of the Legion of Honour), in 2012 for his bravery.
10. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of the National Mineral Development
Corporation (NMDC) Limited?
1) Vinesh Phogat
2) PV Sindhu
3) Amit Panghal
4) Nikhat Zareen
5) Neeraj Chopra
Answer- 4) Nikhat Zareen
Explanation:
NMDC Limited, formerly National Mineral Development Corporation, a Public Sector Undertaking
(PSU) under the Ministry of Steel, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Nikhat
Zareen, World Boxing Champion and gold medal winner of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,
to representing NMDC as its brand ambassador.
i. In 2022, she won the gold at the 2022 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship in Istanbul,
Turkey.
• She became the 5th Indian woman to win the gold medal at the IBA World Boxing
Championship after Jeeny R.L., Mary Kom, Lekha K.C., and Laishrma Sarita Devi.
ii. Nikhat Zareen received the Arjuna Award for Boxing from Draupadi Murmu, President of India, in
2022.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. How many children have recently (in Jan ‘23) received Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal
Puraskar award for 2023 from President of India, Droupadi Murmu for their exceptional
achievement?
1) 15
2) 11
3) 9
4) 5
5) 20
Answer- 2) 11
Explanation:
President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for 2023
to 11 children for their exceptional achievement at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The 2023 awardees are from 11 states and Union territories (UTs) include 6 boys and 5 girls.
i. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar formerly called the National Child Award for Exceptional
Achievement, is India’s highest civilian honour for children, awarded annually by the Ministry of
Women and Child Development (MoWCD).
ii. The award is conferred on children in the age group of 5 to 18 years for their excellence in different
fields of art and culture, bravery, innovation, social service, and sports. Click here to know more about
the awardees 2023
2. Which of the following organisations were recently (in Jan’ 23) selected by the Government
of India (GoI) for the Subhash Chandra Bose Apda Prabandhan Puraskar (SCBAPP) in the
institutional category for 2023?
1) Odisha State Disaster Management Authority
2) Lunglei Fire Station (LFS)- Mizoram
3) Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
On 23rd January 2023, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the
Government of India (GoI) has selected the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA)
and Lunglei Fire Station (LFS), Mizoram, for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
(SCBAPP) for 2023 under the Institutional category for their excellent work in Disaster
Management.
i. For Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2023, 274 valid nominations were received
from institutions and individuals.
3. Name the railway station that has recently (in Jan ‘23) awarded a “Green Railway Station
Certification” with the highest Platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
1) Mumbai Central Railway Station
2) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
3) Bhopal Railway Station
4) Chandigarh Railway Station
5) Visakhapatnam railway station
Answer- 5) Visakhapatnam railway station
Explanation:
Visakhapatnam railway station of East Coast Railway has been awarded the “Green Railway
Station Certification” with the highest Platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
for adopting green concepts thereby reducing the adverse environmental impact.
i. Visakhapatnam station secured 82 out of 100 points in 6 environmental categories, such as
sustainable facilities, health, hygiene, energy and water efficiency, smart green initiatives, and
innovation and development.
4. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 2023 Padma Award?
A) The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the 106 Padma Awards in 2023 which includes
19 awards to women and 2 to Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI.
B) Mulayam Singh Yadav, served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh 3 times, was named for
Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in the field of Public Affairs.
C) Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi (BV Doshi) is the only Indian to have received the Pritzker
Architecture Prize, was named for Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in the field of Others.
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only A & C
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the 106 Padma Awards in 2023 comprises 6 Padma
Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan, and 91 Padma Shri Awards, including 3 duo cases (in a duo case, the
award is counted as one) on the eve of India’s 74th Republic Day.
• There are 19 women among the awardees, as well as 2 persons from the category of
Foreigners/ Non-Resident Indian (NRI) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizen of
India (OCI) and 7 Posthumous awardees.
Name Field State/country
Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi (BV Doshi) Others – Gujarat
(Posthumous) Architecture
Zakir Hussain Art Maharashtra
S M Krishna Public Affairs Karnataka
Dilip Mahalanabis (Posthumous) Medicine West Bengal
Srinivas Varadhan Science & Engineering United States of
America
Mulayam Singh Yadav (Posthumous) Public Affairs Uttar Pradesh

5. Which of the following is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to 2023 Padma Bhushan awardees and
their field?
1) Deepak Dhar - Science & Engineering
2) Kumar Mangalam Birla - Trade and Industry
3) Vani Jairam - Art
4) S L Bhyrappa - Sports
5) Sudha Murty - Social Work
Answer- 4) S L Bhyrappa - Sports
Explanation:
• Deepak Dhar - Science & Engineering
• Kumar Mangalam Birla - Trade and Industry
• Vani Jairam - Art
• S L Bhyrappa - Literature and Education
• Sudha Murty - Social Work
There are 9 awards for Padma Bhushan 2023.
6. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the Padma Shri Award 2023?
A) A total of 91 Padma Shri Awards were announced for the year 2023.
B) Rakesh Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala, commonly referred to as “India’s Warren Buffet,” has
been awarded the Padma Shri posthumously in the field of Science & Engineering.
C) M.M. Keeravaani, the composer who recently received a Golden Globe for his song “Naatu
Naatu” from the film “RRR” was named for Padma Shri award in the field of Art.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only A & C
4) Only B & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 3) Only A & C
Explanation:
A total of 91 Padma Shri Awards were announced for the year 2023.
i. Rakesh Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala, commonly referred to as “India’s Warren Buffet,” who died at
the age of 62 on August 14, 2022, has been awarded the Padma Shri posthumously in the field of
Trade & Industry.
ii. M.M. Keeravaani, the composer who recently received a Golden Globe for his song “Naatu Naatu”
from the film “RRR.”
• The song was also nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Song.
7. Who was recently (in Jan ‘23) honoured with the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National
Contribution Award 2022 for his contribution to India for Spreading Indian Cuisine Globally
with Moksh Restaurant in South Africa?
1) Sunil Krishnan
2) Yogesh Lakhani
3) Vijay Mane
4) Reena Trivedi
5) Prabha Tirmare

Answer- 1) Sunil Krishnan
Explanation:
Global Entrepreneur Sunil Krishnan was honoured with the coveted Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
National Contribution Award 2022 for his contribution to India – for Spreading Indian Cuisine
Globally With Moksh Restaurant in South Africa.
i. Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshiyari presented the award during the ceremony
organised at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Other winners of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Contribution Award 2022
COMMITTEE AND MEETING
1. In January 2023, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) formed an “Oversight
Committee” to enquire Allegations Against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
Who will head the committee, as of January 2023?
1) MC Mary Kom
2) Mirabai Chanu
3) PV Sindhu
4) Rani Rampal
5) Bhavani Devi
Answer- 1) MC Mary Kom
Explanation:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) has formed an Oversight Committee headed by
Khel Ratna Awardee(Boxing) MC Mary Kom, Chairperson of the Athletes Commission of the Indian
Olympic Association (IOA), to enquire into the allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment and
financial irregularities in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), levelled by prominent
sportspersons.
i. The oversight committee will complete the enquiry within 4 weeks and during the course of the
enquiry, the Committee will also undertake the day-to-day administration of WFI.
INDEX
1. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the Indian Institutional Ranking
Framework (IIRF) ranking (2023) released in January 2023?
1) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bengaluru (Karnataka) ranked first among government
colleges in India for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course, followed by IIM Kolkata.
2) London Business School, United Kingdom (UK) tops among the Business Schools in the world
followed by Wharton- University of Pennsylvania, United States of America (USA).
3) The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jharkhand, secured first rank among private colleges,
followed by the Management Development Institute (MDI), Haryana
4) Mittal School of Business at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar (Punjab) improved
from 84 to 41 in 2023 in the Private Institutions ranking.
5) The Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad (Telangana), topped the list for “School of
Eminence of Employability.”

Answer- 1) Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bengaluru (Karnataka) ranked first among
government colleges in India for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course,
followed by IIM Kolkata.
Explanation:
According to the latest Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) ranking (2023), the Indian
Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), is the top government college in India for
pursuing the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course.
• IIM Bengaluru (Karnataka) and IIM Kolkata (West Bengal) are ranked second and
third, respectively, after IIM Ahmedabad. The top three colleges have remained
unchanged since 2022.
• London Business School, United Kingdom (UK) tops among the Business Schools in the world
followed by Wharton- University of Pennsylvania, United States of America (USA).
• The Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), came in first rank
among private colleges, followed by the Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram
(Haryana), and Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (Maharashtra).
• Further, XLRI was ranked first among the “Top 10 B-Schools for Research in India
2023.”
• Mittal School of Business at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar (Punjab)
improved from 84 to 41 in 2023 in the Private Institutions ranking.
• The Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad (Telangana), topped the list for “School of
Eminence of Employability.” It was followed by XLRI and MDI.
Note- The United States has the most top-ranked MBA colleges, whereas Singapore, India, and China
are emerging leaders with prestigious MBA colleges offering a variety of courses.
ACQUISITION AND MERGERS
1. Which organsation/company has recently (in Jan ‘23) acquired its first stressed asset
“Jaypee Infratech” from lenders led by IDBI Bank?
1) India SME Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
2) National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
3) Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
4) Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
5) Reliance Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
Answer- 2) National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
Explanation:
The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) has acquired its first stressed asset,
Jaypee Infratech from lenders led by IDBI Bank. The total exposure of all the banks to Jaypee
Infratech was over Rs 9,000 crore, while IDBI Bank’s exposure was Rs 3,750 crore.
i. IDBI Bank received Rs. 253 crore, which is 15% of the Rs. 1,687.50-crore recovery in cash and Rs.
1,434.5 crore, an 85% of the recovery in the form of security receipts.

DEFENCE
1. Name the biannual maritime exercise that is being conducted by the Indian Navy in the
Indian Ocean Region (IOR) from January to March of 2023.
1) Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise” (TROPEX) 2023
2) Amphibious Exercise (AMPHEX) 2023
3) Milan 2023
4) Samudra Shakti 2023
5) Varuna 2023
Answer- 1) Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise” (TROPEX) 2023
Explanation:
The Indian Navy is conducting the 2023 edition of “Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise”
(TROPEX), a significant biennial maritime exercise, in the Indian Ocean region (IOR).
i. TROPEX 23 will take place from January to March 2023 over a three-month period.
ii. In light of China’s rising military intrusions into the IOR, the exercise TROPEX aims to “validate and
refine” the Indian Navy’s concept of “operations” and test overall combat capabilities.
iii. As part of Exercise “TROPEX 2023,” all surface combatants of the Indian Navy, including
destroyers, frigates, and corvettes, as well as submarines and aircraft, are subjected to complex
maritime operational deployments.
2. Which country has recently (in Jan ‘23) conducted the 1st edition of the bilateral Air Exercise
‘Veer Guardian 2023’ along with India?
1) Singapore
2) Sri Lanka
3) Indonesia
4) Japan
5) Bangladesh
Answer- 4) Japan
Explanation:
Veer Guardian-2023, a joint Air Exercise between India and Japan involving the Indian Air Force and
Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) was held at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan and its surrounding airspace
in Omitama and Iruma Air Base in Sayama, Japan from 12th January 2023 to 26 January 2023.
i. This is the inaugural edition of the bilateral Air Exercise ‘Veer Guardian 2023’ between India &
Japan.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Which country's Naval Group has recently (in Jan’ 23) signed an agreement with the Defense
Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to safely integrate indigenous systems in
Kalvari-class submarines?
1) Germany
2) United States of America
3) Japan
4) Russia

5) France
Answer- 5) France
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Naval Group France have signed
an agreement that would greatly improve the endurance of the Indian Navy’s Scorpene-class (Kalvari -
class) conventional submarines.
i. According to the agreement, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kalvari will soon be equipped with the
fuel cell-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system of Naval Materials Research Laboratory
(NMRL), giving a significant boost to “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
• With this agreement, cooperation will be enhanced to include the design process for
integrating indigenous AIP into Kalvari-class submarines.
• Kalvari class submarines have been built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in
Mumbai, Maharashtra.
2. Name the IIT Madras-incubated company that has recently (in Jan ‘23) developed ‘BharOS’,
an indigenous mobile operating system (OS).
1) JandK Operations Pvt Ltd
2) Uniphore Software Systems Pvt Ltd
3) Stellapps Technologies Pvt Ltd
4) QuNu Labs Pvt Ltd
5) Fabheads Automation Pvt Ltd
Answer- 1) JandK Operations Pvt Ltd
Explanation:
JandK Operations Private Ltd., a company incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation, has developed ‘BharOS’, an indigenous mobile
operating system (OS).
i. It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology
(MoS&T) through its “National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems” (NM-ICPS).
ii. BharOS, a play on the Bharat Operating System, is promoted by IIT-Madras as a contribution to
Aatmanirbhar Bharat and can be installed on commercially available mobile devices, creating a secure
environment for users.
iii. BharOS is identical to Android OS in terms of technology, with the primary distinction being that
BharOS does not feature Google services.
3. In January 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced a plan to launch the
________________ (mission), 1st Indian space mission to observe the Sun by June or July 2023.
1) Gaganyaan 1
2) Shukrayaan-1
3) Aditya-L1
4) Pragyan-L1
5) Parker Solar Probe-1
Answer- 3) Aditya-L1
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Aditya-L1 mission, 1st Indian
space mission to observe the Sun and the solar corona, to the L1 orbit (which is the first Lagrangian

point of the Sun-Earth system) by June or July 2023 since the launch window for the mission would
close by August 2023.
• L1 orbit allows Aditya-L1 to look at the Sun continuously.
i. The Aditya-1 Mission, originally known as Aditya-L1, was initially meant to put into an 800-
kilometre (km) low-Earth orbit (LEO) as a 400-kg class satellite but it was later decided that the
satellite would be launched into a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth system’s first Lagrangian Point
(L1).
4. In January 2023, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) & the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) collaborated to demonstrate a nuclear thermal
rocket engine in space for NASA crewed missions to _________ (Planet).
1) Venus
2) Mercury
3) Mars
4) Jupiter
5) Saturn
Answer- 3) Mars
Explanation:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency (DARPA) announced a collaboration to demonstrate a nuclear thermal rocket engine
in space, an enabling capability for NASA crewed missions to Mars.
i. Both NASA and DARPA will partner on the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations
(DRACO) programme.
ii. According to NASA, using a nuclear thermal rocket enables a quicker transit time while lowering
the risk for astronauts.
• For human missions to Mars, reducing transit times is essential since longer trips require more
supplies and more robust systems.
SPORTS
1. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the International Cricket
Council (ICC) awards 2022?
A) India’s Suryakumar Yadav has won the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022 and
became the 2nd batter after Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan to score more than 1000 runs in
2022 in T20Is.
B) Renuka Singh has won the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2022 award.
C) Pakistan’s Babar Azam won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the
Year 2022 as well as ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C

Explanation:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the winners of the ICC awards 2022, India’s
Suryakumar Yadav has won the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022
• Suryakumar Yadav became the 2nd batter after Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan to score more
than 1000 runs in 2022 in T20Is and finished the year as the highest run-getter by scoring
1164 runs at a strike rate of 187.43.
i. Renuka Singh (India) has won the ICC Emerging Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2022 award.
ii. Babar Azam (Pakistan) won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year
2022 as well as ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022. List of the Winners of ICC Awards 2022:
2. Hugo Lloris, Captain of ________ national football team, has recently (in Jan ‘23) announced his
retirement from international football.
1) Morocco
2) Brazil
3) Spain
4) France
5) Argentina
Answer- 4) France
Explanation:
Hugo Lloris, Captain of France national football team, retired from international football. He retired
from playing for France after a record 145 appearances. He will be focusing on his Tottenham club
career in the English Premier League.
i. He captained the France team that won the 2018 FIFA(Fédération Internationale De Football
Association) World Cup in Russia.
3. Name the company that has been recently (in Jan ‘23) named as the title sponsor of the 1st
ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race, which will take place in Hyderabad, Telangana,
in February 2023.
1) Greenko Group
2) Suzlon Energy Limited
3) Azure Power Global Limited
4) Adani Group
5) Tata Power Solar Systems Limited
Answer- 1) Greenko Group
Explanation:
Greenko Group, a dispatchable renewables company, has been named the title sponsor of the 1st
ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race which will be held in India. The Formula E 2023 will
be held in Hyderabad, Telangana, on 11th February 2023.
• Greenko will use renewable energy to power the entire 2023 Greenko Hyderabad E-Prix event,
making it the world’s first Net Zero event of this scale.
i. Greenko’s core, a lifestyle brand, was named as the new title sponsor of the Formula E 2023 CORE
Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia, which was held within the town walls of the UNESCO World Heritage
site on 27th and 28th January 2023.

4. Which of the following points is/are ‘correct’ with respect to the 111th edition of the
Australian Open (AO) held in January 2023?
A) Novak Djokovic of Serbia claimed the men’s singles title at the Australian Open (AO) 2023
defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece.
B) Aryna Sabalenka of Poland won the women’s singles title at AO 2023, her first major singles
title, by defeating Elena Rybakina of Australia.
C) In Mixed Doubles, Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil defeated the pair of India’s Sania
Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer- 4) Only A & C
Explanation:
Novak Djokovic of Serbia claimed the men’s singles title at the Australian Open (AO) 2023 defeating
Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus won the women’s singles title at AO
2023, her first major singles title, by defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.
• This marks Novak Djokovic’s 10th Australian Open title and 22nd major title(Grand Slam)
overall. With this, he tied with Rafael Nadal’s (Spain) all-time record total of men’s singles titles
(22).
i. Australian Open 2023, 111th edition of the Australian Open, the 55th in the Open Era, and the first
major/Grand Slam of the year 2023 was held from January 16-29, 2023.
Table showing the 2023 Australian Open Winners:
Category Winner Runner-Up
Men’s Singles Novak Djokovic of Serbia Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece
Women’s Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan
Singles
Men’s Doubles Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler of Hugo Nys of Monaco and Jan Zieliński
Australia of Poland
Women’s Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara of
Doubles of Czechia Japan
Mixed Doubles Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna of
India
5. Name the country that has recently (in Jan ‘23) defeated Belgium to win the FIH Odisha
Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 and claimed their 3rd hockey world cup title.
1) Netherlands
2) Germany
3) Australia
4) Spain
5) New Zealand
Answer- 2) Germany

Explanation:
Germany(Nickname: Die Honamas) won the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, the 15th
edition of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup, by defeating Belgium(Nickname: The Red Lions) by 5-4
in the Penalty shootout during the finals held in Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
• This marks Germany’s 3rd hockey World Cup title, earlier they won the world cup in 2002
and 2006.
i. With this win, Germany tops the FIH Men’s World Outdoor Rankings(as of 29th January 2023).
Netherlands and Belgium are ranked 2nd and 3rd.
• India is ranked 6th on the FIH Men’s World Outdoor Rankings.
ii. The Indian hockey team, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, finished its campaign at the FIH Men’s
Hockey World Cup 2023 on a winning note with a 5-2 victory over South Africa. With this win, India
along with Argentina finished 9th on the Men’s hockey world cup 2023 ranking.
ii. FIH Global Leadership Partner for the 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup: Hero MotoCorp.
6. Indian Cricketer ‘Murali Vijay’ recently (in Jan ’23) announced his retirement from
International Cricket.
Which team did he represent in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (then Ranji One-Day Trophy) in
2006/2007?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Himachal Pradesh
3) Karnataka
4) Saurashtra
5) Gujarat
Answer- 1) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Veteran Indian Cricketer Murali Vijay, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has announced his
retirement from international cricket at the age of 38.
• He was a member of the Indian Test Team till 2018 and plays for Tamil Nadu in Domestic first
class cricket.
• Murali Vijay started his cricketing career in first class cricket by representing Tamil Nadu in
the Vijay Hazare Trophy (Then Ranji One-Day Trophy) in 2006/2007.
i. Murali Vijay made his international debut representing India in the final Test of the 2008-09 Border
Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur replacing Gautam Gambhir.
ii. He has played 61 Tests, 17 One Day International (ODIs) and nine Twenty20 International (T20Is)
since 2008.
iii. He led Punjab Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also a part of Delhi Daredevils in 2014
(now Delhi Capitals) and he also played for the Chennai Super Kings(CSK) and won 2 IPL titles in 2010
and 2011.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
1. Who authored the book, “The Poverty Of Political Economy: How Economics Abandoned the
Poor”?
1) Sheila Dow
2) Meghnad Desai
3) Philip Arestis
4) Malcolm Sawyer
5) John Grahl
Answer- 2) Meghnad Desai
Explanation:
India-born naturalised British economist Meghnad Desai has authored a new book titled “The
Poverty Of Political Economy: How Economics Abandoned the Poor” which highlights how the
discipline of economics, since the time it evolved from the late 18th century, systematically kept the
interests of the poor at the periphery.
• The book is published by HarperCollins Publishers India.
i. Through this book, Meghnad Desai studies the contributions of economics to domestic and
international politics from Adam Smith to John Maynard Keynes, and from the Great Depression to the
collapse of the Lehman Brothers.
OBITUARY
1. In January 2023, Padma Shri Awardee & India's 1st pritzker prize winner, “Balkrishna
Vithaldas Doshi (B.V. Doshi)”, passed away.
In which year did he confer with the ‘Pritzker Prize’ award for his outstanding contribution in
the field of architecture?
1) 2020
2) 2016
3) 2018
4) 2015
5) 2019
Answer- 3) 2018
Explanation:
Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi (B.V. Doshi), a renowned Indian Architect and Padma Awardee, passed
away in Ahmedabad, Gujarat at the age of 95.
i. B.V. Doshi was conferred with both the RIBA’s Royal Gold Medal in 2021 and the Pritzker Prize
(often referred to as the Nobel Prize for architecture) in 2018 for his outstanding contribution to the
field of architecture.
• He was the 1st Indian to receive the Royal Gold Medal and Pritzker Prize.
ii. He was conferred with Padma Shri for Science and engineering in 1976 and Padma Bhushan
(others) in 2020.
iii. He also received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2011) and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
(1993-1995).
2. Former Indian Decathlete & Arjuna Awardee Sabir Ali, known as the ‘Ironman of India’
passed away in January 2023.
In which year did he receive ‘Arjuna award’ from the Government of India?
1) 1995
2) 2006
3) 1990
4) 1981
5) 1992
Answer- 4) 1981
Explanation:
Former Indian Decathlete & Arjuna Awardee Sabir Ali, known as the ‘Ironman of India’ passed away
in New Delhi, Delhi, at the age of 67.
i. He was honoured with the Arjuna award by the Government of India and Bhim award by the
government of Haryana in 1981.
• He won the decathlon gold at the 1981 Asian Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. He
became the 3rd Indian to win the Asian Athletics Championships decathlon after VS Chauhan
(1974) and Suresh Babu (1975).
• He also won 8 consecutive Open National titles between 1979 and 1985. He was declared the
best sportsman of India in the year 1981.
• He won 10 gold medals in the decathlon and 2 silver medals in the South Asian Athletics meet
held at Kathmandu & Dhaka.
3. Jamuna, former Member of Parliament (MP) of Lok Sabha & Veteran Telugu film actor,
passed away in January 2023.
In which year, she was elected to Lok Sabha from Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh?
1) 1992
2) 1989
3) 1990
4) 1980
5) 1997
Answer- 2) 1989
Explanation:
Veteran Telugu film actor and former Member of parliament (Lok Sabha) Jamuna passed away in
Hyderabad, Telangana.
• Jamuna was born on 30th August 1936 in Hampi, Madras Presidency, British India (now
Karnataka, India).
i. In the 1980s, she joined the Indian National Congress (INC). She was elected to Lok Sabha from
Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh on behalf of the Congress in 1989.
IMPORTANT DAYS
1. When was National Girl Child Day (NGCD) 2023 observed across India?
1) 24th January 2023
2) 21st January 2023
3) 23rd January 2023
5) 22nd January 2023
Answer- 1) 24th January 2023
Explanation:
National Girl Child Day (NGCD) 2023 was observed across India on 24th January 2023 to spread
public awareness about inequities that girls face in Indian society.

• The day also promotes awareness about the rights of the girl child. The day is observed by
holding a variety of events to honour girls.
i. National Girl Child Day was established in 2008 (1st ever observance-24th January)by the
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD).
ii. The event of National Girl Child Day 2023 is organised by the Department of School Education &
Literacy, Ministry of Education (MoE), with the theme “Self Defence Training for Girls”.
2. What is the theme of United Nations (UN) International Day of Education (IDE) 2023 that was
observed across the globe on 24th January 2023?
1) Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation
2) Changing Course, Transforming Education
3) To Invest in People, Prioritize Education
4) Learning for people, planet, prosperity and peace
5) Education: A Key Driver for Inclusion and Empowerment
Answer- 3) To invest in people, prioritize education
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) International Day of Education (IDE) is observed annually across the globe
on January 24 to celebrate the role of education in peace and development with the theme of “to
invest in people, prioritize education”.
i. 24th January 2023 marks the 5th observation of International Day of Education.
ii. The 1st ever International Day of Education was observed on 24th January 2019.
3. The Election Commission of India (ECI) celebrated the _________ edition of National Voters’ Day
(NVD) across India on 25th January 2023 with the theme of ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for
Sure’.
1) 15th
2) 17th
3) 13th
4) 16th
5) 14th
Answer- 3) 13th
Explanation:
On 25th January 2023, the Election Commission of India (ECI) celebrated the 13th edition of
National Voters’ Day (NVD) across India to spread awareness about the importance of voting, and
participating in the electoral process.
i. The theme of 2023 National Voters’ Day is ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’.
ii. The first ever National Voters’ Day was celebrated in 2011, to encourage active participation in
India’s electoral process.
iii. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, presented the first copy of ECI Publication ‘Electing the
First President- An illustrated Chronicle of India’s Presidential Elections’ to the President.
4. When was the National Tourism Day 2023 observed across India?
3) 22nd January 2023

Explanation:
National Tourism Day 2023 was observed across India on 25th January 2023 to raise awareness
and promote tourism for India’s economic and financial growth and development.
i. National Tourism Day was initiated by the Indian government in 1948 when the tourist committee
was established.
ii. The day highlights the importance of tourism for India’s economy, which contributes 8.1% of
employment and 9.2% of the nation’s overall Gross domestic product (GDP).
• India, with a score of 4.2, currently ranks 54th in World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism
Development Index (2021).
5. Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to India's 74th Republic Day events
and parade held at the Kartavya Path on 26th January 2023?
1) Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro is the chief guest of the 74th Republic Day.
2) The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, awarded the President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and
Tatrakshak Medal (TM) to 6 Indian Coast Guard(ICG) Personnel.
3) President Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards
2022 on 43 people.
4) President Droupadi Murmu approved 412 gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to
Armed Forces personnel.
5) A total of 23 tableaus- 17 from States and Union Territories, and 6 from Central Ministries and
Departments participated in the parade on the Kartavya Path.
Answer- 1) Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro is the chief guest of the 74th Republic Day.
Explanation:
India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on 26th January 2023. The republic day events and parade
were held at the newly-renovated and renamed Kartavya Path (previously known as Rajpath) in New
Delhi, Delhi.
i. President of India, Droupadi Murmu, led her maiden Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path and
unfurled the national flag. The flag hoist was followed by a rendition of the national anthem and a 21-
gun salute.
• For the first time, the 21-gun salute was presented with “Made in India” 105 mm field guns
replacing the seven vintage Quick Fire 25-pounder guns which have been used since
Independence.
ii. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El –Sisi is the chief guest of the 74th Republic Day.
iii. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, awarded the President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and
Tatrakshak Medal (TM) to 6 Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Personnel.
iv. President Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards
– 2022 on 43 people.
v. President Droupadi Murmu approved 412 gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to
Armed Forces personnel.
vi. President’s Medal for Gallantry and President’s Medal for Distinguished Services as well as
Gallantry Medal and Meritorious Services Medals are annually awarded to the personnel of the Fire

Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards on Republic Day and Independence Day. Click here for the
complete list of recipients
vii. A total of 23 tableaus – 17 from States and Union Territories, and 6 from Central Ministries and
Departments participated in the parade on the Kartavya Path.
6. The International Customs Day (ICD) 2023 was observed across the globe on
__________________.
Explanation:
International Customs Day (ICD) is annually observed across the globe on January 26 to acknowledge
the role of customs officials in managing the efficient flow and exchange of goods and services across
countries.
i. 26th January 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the WCO, a unique Organisation dedicated to
international cooperation and the sharing of knowledge.
ii. The day also commemorates the inaugural session of the Customs Cooperation Council (now World
Customs Organization) held in Brussels, Belgium in 1953.
iii. The theme of International Customs Day 2023 is “Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a
Culture of Knowledge-sharing and Professional Pride in Customs”.
7. When was the United Nations (UN) International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the
Victims of the Holocaust observed across the globe with the theme of “Home and Belonging”?
Explanation:
United Nations (UN) International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the
Holocaust (International Holocaust Remembrance Day) is annually observed across the globe on
January 27 to remember the victims of the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, which was the
genocide of European Jews during World War II.
• 27th January 2023 marks the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a
Nazi German concentration and extermination camp.
i. The theme of International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust 2023
is “Home and Belonging”.
ii. The 1st ever International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust was
observed on 27th January 2006.
iii. UNESCO hosted the Wiener Holocaust Library exhibition “‘There was a time…’: Jewish Family
Photographs Before 1939” from 17th January 2023 to 10th February 2023 in Paris, France.

8. When was the 17th edition of Data Protection Day observed across the globe?
Explanation:
The 17th edition of Data Privacy Day or Data Protection Day was observed across the globe on 28th
January 2023. It is an international initiative to raise awareness about the significance of protecting
Data Privacy Day 2023, promoting trust, and respecting privacy.
i. The day commemorates the anniversary of the opening for signature of Convention 108, the global
data protection Convention, on 28th January 1981.
ii. The title of Convention 108 is “Convention for the protection of individuals with regard to the
automatic processing of personal data”.
• The Committee of Convention 108 established the Stefano Rodotà Award to recognise
innovative and original academic research projects in the field of data protection. Click here for
the winners of the Stefano Rodotà Award 2023.
9. The _______ World Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTD) Day was observed across the globe by
the World Health Organisation (WHO) on __________.
1) 5th; 29th January 2023
2) 3rd; 30th January 2023
4) 3rd; 28th January 2023
Answer- 5) 4th; 30th January 2023
Explanation:
World Health Organisations’ (WHO)’s World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day is annually
observed across the globe on January 30 to create awareness of the devastating impact of Neglected
Tropical Diseases (NTDs) on the poorest populations around the world.
i. 30th January 2023 marks the observance of the 4th World NTD Day with the theme “Act Now. Act
Together. Invest in Neglected Tropical Diseases”.
ii. For the 1st time, World NTD Day was informally observed on January 30, 2020.
Note- Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of parasitic and bacterial diseases that cause
substantial illness.
10. What is the theme of the 70th World Leprosy Day (WLD) that was observed across the
globe on 29th January 2023?
1) Ending discrimination, stigma and prejudice, is fundamental to ending leprosy
2) United for Dignity
3) Act Now: End Leprosy
4) Let us fight Leprosy and make Leprosy a history
5) Beat Leprosy, End Stigma and Advocate for Mental Well-Being
Answer- 3) Act Now: End Leprosy

Explanation:
The World Leprosy Day (WLD) is annually observed across the globe on the last Sunday of January to
create awareness about the fact that Leprosy, otherwise known as Hansen’s disease, still exists and to
educate people to end leprosy-related stigma and discrimination.
i. World Leprosy Day 2023 falls on 29th January 2023 and the theme for World Leprosy Day 2023 is
‘Act Now: End Leprosy’.
• 29th January 2023 marks the observance of the 70th World Leprosy Day.
ii. World Leprosy Day was established in 1954 by French journalist and activist, Raoul Follereau with
2 goals.
Note- In India, Leprosy Day is annually observed on 30th January to coincide with the death
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who did much work with persons affected by leprosy.
CURRENT STATIC BANKING
1. Who is the current (as of Jan ‘23) Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Bank of Baroda (BoB)?
1) Sanjiv Chadha
2) Ashwani Bhatia
3) S. S. Mallikarjuna Rao
4) A S Rajeev
5) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Answer- 1) Sanjiv Chadha
Explanation:
About Bank of Baroda (BoB):
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sanjiv Chadha
Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat
Establishment – 1908
2. Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) is a unique ____ digit number issued to the
state & central employees to receive their pension throughout their life under the National
Pension System.
1) 7
2) 12
3) 10
4) 9
5) 11
Answer- 2) 12
Explanation:
Permanent Retirement Account Number(PRAN) is a unique 12 digit number issued to the state and
central employees to receive their pension throughout their life under the National Pension System
(NPS). (This NPS scheme was launched in 2004).
i. It is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), created by an
Act of the Parliament of India.

3. NEFT is a nationwide payment system facilitating one-to-one funds transfer.
In NEFT, what does ‘E’ stand for?
1) Exchange
2) Electronic
3) E-commerce
4) Earned
5) Equity
Answer- 2) Electronic
Explanation:
National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is a nation-wide payment system facilitating one-to-one
funds transfer.
i. Under this Scheme, individuals, firms and corporates can electronically transfer funds from any
bank branch to any individual, firm or corporate having an account with any other bank branch in the
country participating in the Scheme.
CA STATIC GK
1. Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its ________ Statehood Day on 25th January 2023.
1) 51st
2) 53rd
3) 54th
4) 50th
5) 52nd
Answer- 2) 53rd
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its 53rd Statehood Day with full enthusiasm across the state on 25th
January 2023.
i. On December 18, 1970, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament, and the new
State came into being on January 25, 1971.
ii. Himachal Pradesh became the 18th State of the Indian Union with Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar as its
first chief minister
2. Which company has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched India's first indigenously developed
human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) “CERVAVAC," against cervical cancer in women?
1) Biocon Limited
2) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
3) Panacea Biotech Limited
4) Serum Institute of India
5) Bharat Biotech International Limited
Answer- 4) Serum Institute of India
Explanation:
On the occasion of National Girl Child Day (24th January ), the Serum Institute of India launched
India's first indigenously developed human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)-- “CERVAVAC," against
cervical cancer in women.

3. Who has been named as the captain of the ICC Women's One Day International (ODI) Team of
the Year 2022?
1) Deepti Sharma
2) Smriti Mandhana
3) Jhulan Goswami
4) Harmanpreet Kaur
5) Yastika Bhatia
Answer- 4) Harmanpreet Kaur
Explanation:
The Indian cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been named the captain of the ICC Women's
One Day International (ODI) Team of the Year 2022.
i. The list also includes opener Smriti Mandhana and pace bowler Renuka Thakur.
4. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently (in Jan ‘23) slapped a fine of
________ on Air India for not reporting two incidents of unruly behaviour by passengers onboard
the Paris-New Delhi flight.
1) Rs 40 lakh
2) Rs 50 lakh
3) Rs 20 lakh
4) Rs 30 lakh
5) Rs 10 lakh
Answer- 5) Rs 10 lakh
Explanation:
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) slapped a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for not
reporting two incidents of unruly behaviour by passengers onboard the Paris-New Delhi flight on
December 6 last year (2022).
i. This is the second time in less than a week that Air India has been fined by the DGCA. On 21st
January 2023, the DGCA imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Air India over the incident involving a
person allegedly urinating on an elderly female co-passenger.
ii. It has also suspended the pilot of the New York-Delhi flight and slapped a penalty of Rs 3 lakh
penalty on Air India’s Director of in-flight services for failing to discharge her duties.
5. Name the ministry that has recently (in Jan ‘23) approved the proposal of installing an anti-
drone system (ADS) for the Republic Day parade (26th January 2023) in Delhi.
1) Ministry of Civil Aviation
2) Ministry of Culture
3) Ministry of Science and Technology
5) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer- 4) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the request of the Delhi Police to deploy the latest anti-
drone system (ADS) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which has features
like radar and soft kill and hard kill, as part of security arrangements for the Republic Day parade on
January 26 and the Beating Retreat Ceremony on January 29

6. Who is the current (as of Jan ‘23) Chairman of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)?
1) Shirley Garrood
2) Richard Sharp
3) Shumeet Banerji
4) Tim Davie
5) Damon Buffini
Answer- 2) Richard Sharp
Explanation:
About British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC):
Chairman– Richard Sharp
Headquarters– London, United Kingdom
7. For the first time, a third-gender personnel from 'Bastar Fighters' will take part in the
Republic Day Parade (26th January 2023) at Jagdalpur, ____________.
1) Odisha
2) Jharkhand
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Uttarakhand
5) Maharashtra
Explanation:
For the first time, a third-gender personnel from 'Bastar Fighters' will take part in the Republic Day
Parade at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. The "Bastar Fighters" is the special unit of the Chhattisgarh police
department deployed in the Maoist-affected divisions of Bastar.
i. This is the first time the third gender would be included in the parade. It will send a positive
message to the region.
8. Who has been crowned as the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2022?
1) Gerhard Erasmus
2) Stephan Baard
3) Bernard Scholtz
4) Jan Frylinck
5) Karl Birkenstock
Answer- 1) Gerhard Erasmus
Explanation:
Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus was crowned as the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year
2022.
i. On the T20I front, Erasmus continued to evolve in the power game. He made an unbeaten century
against Uganda in a home T20I series, before making multiple contributions in his team's historic
T20I series win over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
9. Name the India’s 1st Sindhi OTT Platform that was recently (in Jan ‘23) launched by Vicky
Rajani & Gurvinder Singh Butter, Directors of Sai Digital Broadcast Media Pvt. Ltd.
1) SinBan
2) SindhiViu

3) SindhiPlex
4) Sindhiclip
5) SindhiFlix
Answer- 3) SindhiPlex
Explanation:
SindhiPlex is India’s 1st Sindhi OTT Platform launched by Directors of Sai Digital Broadcast Media
Pvt. Ltd, Vicky Rajani & Gurvinder Singh Butter on 20th January 2023. SindhiPlex has a subscription
model where VARIOUS packages will be introduced for users.
i. Sindhiplex is an OTT platform that is under the banner of Sai Digital Broadcast Media Pvt. Ltd.
10. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has recently (in Jan ‘23) participated in
FITUR (International Tourism Trade Fair) held at _____________.
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Paris, France
3) Geneva, Switzerland
4) Rome, Italy
5) Madrid, Spain
Answer- 5) Madrid, Spain
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participated in FITUR (International Tourism Trade
Fair) from 18th to 22nd January in Madrid, Spain which is one of the world’s largest international
travel exhibitions.
i. India’s participation at FITUR is significant to step up the recovery of inbound tourism to pre-
pandemic levels.
ii. The Ministry of Tourism has taken a space of 253 sq. mtr., with over 30 participants co-exhibiting
with the India Pavilion to participate in the Exhibition.
11. What is the capital of New Zealand?

1) Canberra
2) Wellington
3) Honiara
4) Majuro
5) Palikir
Answer- 2) Wellington
Explanation:
About New Zealand:
Prime Minister – Chris Hipkins
Governor General – Cindy Kiro
Capital – Wellington
Currency – New Zealand dollar
12. Who is the current (as of Oct ‘22) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
1) Sunil Arora
2) Harishankar Brahma
3) Rajiv Kumar

4) Achal Kumar Jyoti
5) Sushil Chandra
Answer- 3) Rajiv Kumar
Explanation:
About Election Commission of India:
Chief Election Commissioner– Rajiv Kumar
Election Commissioner– Anup Chandra Pandey and Arun Goel
Headquarters– New Delhi, Delhi
13. Which organisation/company has recently (in Jan ‘23) awarded a project worth Rs 4.32
crore to Haridwar-based Patanjali Research Institute and Patanjali Organic Research Institute?
1) Central Ground Water Authority
2) NITI Aayog
3) Water and Power Consultancy Services (India) Limited
4) National Mission for Clean Ganga
5) Watershed Organisation Trust
Answer- 4) National Mission for Clean Ganga
Explanation:
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), which comes under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and
implements the government’s Namami Gange programme, has awarded a project worth Rs 4.32
crore to Haridwar-based Patanjali Research Institute and Patanjali Organic Research Institute. The
project is aimed at “scientific exploration” of floral diversity near the Ganga river banks.
i. The executive committee of the NMCG, in its meeting on December 23, 2022, decided to allocate the
project to Patanjali.
14. Name the Indian cricketer who was recently (in Jan ‘23) picked in the ICC Men's Test team
of 2022.
1) KL Rahul
2) Suryakumar Yadav
3) Rishabh Pant
4) Shreyas Iyer
5) Virat Kohli
Answer- 3) Rishabh Pant
Explanation:
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is the only Indian to be picked in the International Cricket Council
(ICC) Men's Test team of 2022. The 25-year-old had a glorious year with the bat, amassing 680 runs
from 12 innings at an average of 61.81 and a strike rate of 90.90.
15. Who has recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
Toyota?
1) Takeshi Uchiyamada
2) Koji Sato
3) Shigeru Hayakawa
4) Akio Toyoda
5) James Kuffner

Answer- 2) Koji Sato
Explanation:
Toyota named Koji Sato as its new President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Operating Officer,
replacing Akio Toyoda, who will become Chairman.
i. Representative Director Takeshi Uchiyamada will drop his Chairman title.
16. Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

1) West Bengal
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Uttar Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 5) Haryana
Explanation:
About Haryana:
Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya
Chief Minister – Manohar Lal Khattar
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary, Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
17. Google doodle celebrated the _______ birthday of Adelaide Cabete, a Portuguese feminist,
humanitarian and activist on 25th January, 2023.
1) 148th
2) 150th
3) 153rd
4) 156th
5) 152nd
Answer- 4) 156th
Explanation:
Google doodle celebrates the 156th birthday of Adelaide Cabete, a Portuguese feminist,
humanitarian, physician, and activist on January 25, 2023. She tirelessly fought for women’s rights
and equality in the 20th century.
i. She was the founder of the Portuguese women's organization, Conselho Nacional das Mulheres
Portuguesas, and served as its president from 1914 to 1935.
ii. Adelaide de Jesus Damas Brazão Cabete was born on 25 January 1867 in Alcáçova near Elvas in the
Alentejo region of Portugal.
18. In Which state ‘Kuno National Park’ is located?

1) Karnataka
2) Maharashtra
3) Kerala
4) Assam
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 5) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
Kuno National park in Madhya Pradesh, India was established in 1981 as a wildlife sanctuary and it
was originally developed as the second home for Asiatic lions in India, apart from Gir National Park
(Gujarat).
19. Which of the following Fields are included in the Padma Awards?
1) Sports
2) Art
3) Trade & Industry
4) Both 1 & 2
5) All 1, 2 & 3
Answer- 5) All 1, 2 & 3
Explanation:
The Padma Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public
affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil
service, etc.
20. When was the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) established?
1) 1971
2) 1960
3) 1958
4) 1945
5) 1952
Answer- 4) 1945
Explanation:
About Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO):
Director-General– QU Dongyu
Headquarters– Rome, Italy
Establishment– 1945
21. Where is the headquarters of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) located?
1) Brussels, Belgium
2) Rome, Italy
4) London, United Kingdom
5) Paris, France
Answer- 1) Brussels, Belgium
Explanation:
About the World Customs Organisation (WCO):
Secretary -General- Kunio Mikuriya
Headquarters- Brussels, Belgium
Establishment- 1952

22. In which state ‘Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Jharkhand
4) Maharashtra
5) Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
About Chhattisgarh:
Governor – Anusuiya Uikey
Chief Minister (CM) – Bhupesh Baghel
National Parks – Indravati (Kutru) National Park, Kanger Valley National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries – Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary
23. Every year ‘National Geographic Day’ is observed across the globe on __________.
1) 28th January
2) 26th January
3) 24th January
4) 27th January
5) 25th January
Answer- 4) 27th January
Explanation:
Every year on January 27, National Geographic Day is observed all across the globe. It is a day to
honour the "National Geographic Magazine," which has been published continuously for more than a
century.
24. In which city ‘Buckingham Palace’ is located?

1) The Hague, Netherlands
2) Rome, Italy
5) Paris, France
Answer- 4) London, United Kingdom
Explanation:
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who was stripped of his royal and military honours by mother late
Queen Elizabeth II after he was hit by multiple scandals, has been banned from Buckingham Palace
London, United Kingdom (UK) by King Charles III.
25. Who was recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as the General Manager of Central Railway?
1) Alok Singh
2) Naresh Lalwani
3) Prateek Goswami
4) Ashok Kumar Misra
5) Saket Kumar Mishra
Answer- 2) Naresh Lalwani

Explanation:
Naresh Lalwani has taken over as the new General Manager of Central Railway. He is a senior
officer of the Indian Railway Engineering Service of 1985 batch.
i. Before taking over as General Manager, Central Railway, he was working as Senior Deputy General
Manager and Chief Vigilance Officer of Western Railway.
ii. He succeeds Ashok Kumar Misra, General Manager Western Railway who was holding the
additional charge of Central Railway as well.
26. In January 2023, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a penalty of Rs. 10
lakhs on _____________ (company) for leaving behind 55 flyers in the passenger coach at
Bengaluru airport.
1) IndiGo
2) SpiceJet
3) Vistara
4) Air India
5) Go FIRST
Answer- 5) Go FIRST
Explanation:
Indian civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of
Rs. 10 lakh rupees on Go FIRST for leaving behind 55 flyers in the passenger coach at Bengaluru
airport on 9 January, 2023.
i. The regulator had issued a show cause notice to the accountable manager of the airline as to i. why
enforcement action should not be taken against them for dereliction of their regulatory obligations.
27. Which country has recently (in Jan ‘23) announced the introduction of the Debbie Hockley
Medal to honour the outstanding female cricketer?
1) New Zealand
2) Australia
3) West Indies
4) England
5) Pakistan
Answer- 1) New Zealand
Explanation:
The New Zealand government announced the Debbie Hockley Medal to honour top women cricketers.
i. The honour, which will be presented annually at the NZC Awards, will be the female equivalent of
the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal given annually to the top male cricketer. The 2022/23 awards ceremony
will take place on March 23 in Auckland.
ii. Debbie Hockley was the only woman to receive the New Zealand Cricketer of the Year award 13
years ago before it was changed to the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.
28. What is the capital of Nigeria?

1) Abuja
2) Niamey
3) Maputo
4) Kigali

5) Bamako
Answer- 1) Abuja
Explanation:
About Nigeria:
Capital – Abuja
Currency – Nigerian naira (NGN)
President – Muhammadu Buhari
29. Where is the Headquarters of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
located?
1) Vienna, Austria
2) Brussels, Belgium
3) Lyon, France
Answer- 3) Lyon, France
Explanation:
About International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL):
Secretary General– Jurgen Stock
President– Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Headquarters– Lyon, France
Established in – 1923
30. Which state/UT has recently (in Jan ‘23) announced a plan to start e-scooter service to
address the last mile connectivity issues?
1) Maharashtra
2) Delhi
3) Gujarat
4) Jammu and Kashmir
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer- 2) Delhi
Explanation:
Chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced that Delhi government will soon start an e-
scooter service to address the last mile connectivity issues.
i. These scooters will be self-driven, and will last for 60km in one charge, he said while addressing a
press conference.
ii. The project will initially be started in Dwarka which has no metro stations or bus stops.
Subsequently, other locations with high footfall will be identified
31. Who authored the book, ‘Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love’?
1) Nikki Haley
2) Leslie Libert
3) John Bolton
4) Mike Pompeo
5) Rick Scott

Answer- 4) Mike Pompeo
Explanation:
The book ‘Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love,’ was authored by Mike Pompeo,
former US Secretary of State.
i. In his book titled Pompeo claims that Afghanistan’s former chief executive Abdullah Abdullah were
involved in corruption at the highest levels that limited the US’ ability to successfully exit the war-torn
country in August 2021.
32. Who is the current (as of Jan‘23) Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
1) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
2) Antonio Guterres
3) Henrietta H. Fore
4) Tedros Adhanom
5) Jens Stoltenberg
Answer- 1) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Explanation:
About World Trade Organization (WTO):
Director-General – Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Establishment – 1995
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Members – 164 Members
33. In which state “Raimona National Park” is located?

1) Odisha
2) Maharashtra
3) Assam
4) Gujarat
5) Madhya Pradesh
Answer- 3) Assam
Explanation:
About Assam:
Governor – Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister – Himanta Biswa Sarma
National Parks – Orang National Park, Dihing Patkai National Park, Raimona National Park
Wild life Sanctuaries – Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Panidihing Wildlife Sanctuary
34. Who was recently (in Jan ‘23) appointed as the Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Limited (ONGC) for a three-year tenure?
1) Prabhaskar Rai
2) Arun Kumar Singh
3) Reena Jaitly
4) Ajit Kumar Raju
5) Pankaj Kumar
Answer- 2) Arun Kumar Singh

Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas for appointment of Arun Kumar Singh, former chairman of oil refining
and marketing company BPCL, as Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) for a
three-year tenure.
35. Which of the following organizations is ‘Not’ the World Bank arms?
1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
2) International Development Association
3) International Finance Corporation
4) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
5) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Answer- 5) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Explanation:
Five organizations are under World Bank:
• International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
• International Development Association (IDA)
• International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
• International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
36. In January 2023, the World Food Programme (WFP) received a _________ donation from the
European Union to tackle the food crisis in 11 countries in eastern and southern Africa.
1) USD 57.45 million
4) USD 4.34 million
Answer- 5) USD 71.44 million
Explanation:
The World Food Programme (WFP) has received a USD 71.44 million donation from the European
Union to tackle the food crisis in 11 countries in eastern and southern Africa.
i. The special funding will be used for WFP's operations in DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar,
Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
37. Who is the current (as of Jan ‘23) Chief Minister (CM) of Jharkhand?
1) Ashok Gehlot
2) Himanta Biswa Sarma
3) Bhupesh Baghel
4) Hemant Soren
5) Manohar Lal Khattar
Answer- 4) Hemant Soren

Explanation:
Hemant Soren became the first Jharkhand Chief Minister to visit the ‘Budha Pahad’-once a Maoist
hotbed that was freed from the red rebels’ control by security forces after over three decades situated
near the border with Chhattisgarh.
i. He is expected to launch a slew of welfare schemes in ‘Budha Pahad’, located around 150 km from
the State capital Ranchi, along the Latehar and Garhwa districts, Jharkhand.
ii. Visit comes as the Centre takes credit for the war won over Naxals in Budha Pahad, once seen as a
refuge for senior Maoist leaders based in the Jharkhand-Bihar-Chhattisgarh border areas.
iii. Budha Pahad, a forested area located in the tri-junction of Latehar and Garhwa districts in
Jharkhand and Balrampur district in Chhattisgarh, was infamous as one of the headquarters of the
Communist Party of India (Maoist).
38. In which state ‘Similipal National Park’ is located?

1) Uttar Pradesh
2) West Bengal
3) Odisha
4) Karnataka
5) Bihar
Answer- 3) Odisha
Explanation:
Similipal National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has turned out to be the hunting ground for
animal poachers over the last few years.
i. Similipal witnessed 11 elephant deaths since 2019 including four in 2021-22, according to the data
by the forest and environment department of the eastern state, presented by minister Pradip Kumar
Amat during the budget session of the Assembly July 7, 2022.
39. Who is the current (as of Jan ‘23) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Forge
Ltd?
1) Amit B Kalyani
2) B N Kalyani
3) Pratap G Pawar
4) G K Agarwal
5) Vimal Bhandari
Answer- 2) B N Kalyani
Explanation:
B N Kalyani is present Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Forge Ltd.
i. The US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Bharat Forge have entered a
partnership to produce main landing gear components, sub-assemblies and assemblies for remotely
piloted aircraft.
ii. The formation of this partnership is a crucial step towards accelerating manufacturing in India.

40. Which state’s contingent of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate has won the
prestigious Prime Minister's Banner at the Republic Day Camp (RDC)-2023 event for the 2nd
consecutive year?
1) Maharashtra
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Gujarat
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Haryana
Answer- 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra contingent of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate has won the prestigious
Prime Minister's Banner at the Republic Day Camp (RDC)-2023 event for the second year in a row
41. Name the personality from India who has recently (in Jan ‘23) become the most streamed
artist on YouTube.
1) Amit Bhadana
2) Bhuvaneshwar Bam
3) Alka Yagnik
4) Sejal Kumar
5) Komal Pandey
Answer- 3) Alka Yagnik
Explanation:
In a major achievement for the Indian music industry, playback singer Alka Yagnik has become the
most streamed artist on YouTube, surpassing popular international artists like BTS and Taylor Swift.
i. With a career spanning over three decades, Yagnik has captured the hearts of music lovers across
the world with her soulful voice and melodious renditions of hit Bollywood songs.
42. In January 2023, the Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah addressed
the ___________ celebrations of B V Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology at Hubli,
Karnataka.
1) 120th
2) 25th
3) 50th
4) 100th
5) 75th
Answer- 5) 75th
Explanation:
On 28th January 2023, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah addressed the
Platinum Jubilee (75th) Celebrations of B V Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology as the
Chief Guest at Hubli, Karnataka.
i. The founding organization Karnataka Lingayat Education Society (KLE) Society, Belgaum,
established BVB college in 1947 with an aspiration of creating an institution that would lay the
foundation of modern engineering education in the northern region of Karnataka.
ii. For the last 107 years, Karnataka Lingayat Education Society (KLE) has enlightened the lives of
millions of people through education.

43. Every year Lala Lajpat Rai's birth anniversary is observed across India on ___________.
1) 31st January
2) 28th January
3) 26th January
4) 30th January
5) 27th January
Answer- 2) 28th January
Explanation:
Lala Lajpat Rai's birth anniversary is observed on 28 January every year. Lala Lajpat Rai was born
on 28 January 1865, in Dhudike, Punjab. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence
movement and the people of the country remember him for his work.
i. Lala Lajpat Rai was popularly called the 'Lion of Punjab' and 'Punjab Kesari'. He was one of the three
members of the "Lal Bal Pal" trio, which included Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin
Chandra Pal.
44. In which Article of Indian Constitution, the Union Budget is referred as the Annual Financial
Statement (AFS)?
1) Article 110
2) Article 112
3) Article 100
4) Article 114
5) Article 111
Answer- 2) Article 112
Explanation:
Article 112 of Indian Constitution, the Union Budget is referred as the Annual Financial Statement
(AFS).
In Parliament, The Budget goes through these stages:
• Presentation of Budget
• General Discussion
• Scrutiny by departmental committees
• Voting on Demands for grants
• Passing of appropriation bill
• Passing of finance bill.
45. Who presented the first budget for India in 1860 (Pre independence)?
1) Franklin Allen
2) Christopher Allsopp
3) James Wilson
4) Sir Alison
5) Julia Aglionby
Answer- 3) James Wilson

Explanation:
Before independence, The British economist James Wilson who presented the first budget for India in
1860. K. Shanmukham Chetty presented the first ever budget of Independent India on 26th November
1947.
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