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1) Which bank’s launch of the new NEO for Business platform is a transformational moment for small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), providing an all-in-one Banking solution that improves ease and efficiency?
(a) HDFC
(b) ICICI
(c) Axis
(d) IDBI
(e) IDFC First
2) JP Morgan said it plans to add Indian government bonds or government securities or G-Secs to its benchmark emerging market index for how much billion dollars?
(a) $ 22 billion
(b) $ 23 billion
(c) $ 24billion
(d) $ 25 billion
(e) $ 21 billion
3) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the International Cricket Stadium at Varanasi. Which of the following statement is true?
(a) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has spent Rs 120 crores on land acquisition to construct the stadium
(b) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has earmarked a budget of Rs 230 crores for the stadium’s construction
(c) The thematic architecture of this stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva
(d) The stadium will have a capacity of 40,000 spectators.
(e) All are false
4) Where is the Butterfly National park located?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Delhi
(c) Kolkata
(d) Hyderabad
(e) Kohima
5) An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot has been launched by the Union Ministry of Agri-Food in India under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Scheme (PM-Kisan). Which state government launched the Prime Minister’s Kisan Scheme first?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Punjab
(d) Haryana
(e) Telangana
6) Ramnath Kovind, former President of India, is the head of the One Nation One Election Committee. How many members are on the committee?
(a) 8
(b) 9
(c) 6
(d) 5
(e) 10
7) According to a recent report from the Fraser Institute, Canada’s leading think tank, Singapore ranks number one in the world. When did the Economic Freedom of the World Index start?
(a) 1970
(b) 1965
(c) 1975
(d) 1977
(e) 1980
8) For which country did the Quad group of four condemn the provocative launches of ballistic missiles and its continued development of nuclear weapons in breach of United Nations Security Council resolutions?
(a) Ukraine
(b) Myanmar
(c) North Korea
(d) China
(e) UK
9) The Assam-based tourist destination of Biswanath Ghat has been chosen as the Top Tourism Village of India for the year 2023. The Ghat is located on which banks of a river?
(a) Dihing
(b) Kampeng
(c) Manas
(d) Brahmaputra
(e) Ganges
10) Dr Swati Nayak is the _________ Odisha scientist who has been named the 2023 recipient of the Norman E. Borlaug Award.
(a) 2nd
(b) 3rd
(c) 1st
(d) 4th
(e) 5th
11) TCS, BankId and BankAxept join forces to strengthen Norway’s financial system. How many percent of the population relies on Bankid for eID?
(a) 75%
(b) 80%
(c) 90%
(d) 85%
(e) 70%
12) ICCR will organize the 4th Edition of the Indo-Latin American Cultural Festival. The festival is being organized in association with Chile, Colombia and which of the following country?
(a) Uruguay
(b) Ecuador
(c) Santiago
(d) Peru
(e) Bolivia
13) The International Lawyers Conference 2022 will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 2 days in New Delhi. It is the __________conference organized by Bar council of India.
(a) Second
(b) First
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
(e) Sixth
14) The world’s largest flowering plant, the Rafflesia, is on the verge of extinction. The Rafflesia was not found in which of the following country?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Brunei
(c) Netherland
(d) Philippines
(e) Malaysia
15) Researchers have discovered a new kind of creature called “BatillipesKalami”, which lives in the sand dunes of the Mandapam coastline. How many legs did this tardigrade have?
(a) 6
(b) 4
(c) 8
(d) 10
(e) 12
16) Babar Azam, Pakistan captain, has won his third ICC Players of the Month title in a row. How many percentage votes does the general public have for the Players of the Month?
(a) 10%
(b) 20%
(c) 15%
(d) 25%
(e) 5%
17) Arlene Kelly won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for August. She belongs to which country?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Ireland
(c) Netherland
(d) Malaysia
(e) Sri Lanka
18) Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
(a) Assam
(b) Odisha
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tripura
(e) Bihar
19) The Quad Group of Foreign Ministers was established in which year?
(a) 2005
(b) 2007
(c) 2009
(d) 2011
(e) 2003
20) Which country’s electoral commission declared that the general election would be held in the final week of January 2024?
(a) Nepal
(b) Bhutan
(c) Pakistan
(d) Bangladesh
(e) Sri Lanka
Answers :
1) Answer: C
Axis Bank announces the launch of ‘NEO for Business’, a distinctive Transaction Banking platform specially curated for Indian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive digital proposition that caters to the real, current, and emerging Transaction Banking needs of MSMEs.NeerajGambhir– Group Executive and head – Treasury, Markets, and Wholesale Banking Products, at Axis Bank, stated that ‘NEO by Axis Bank’ was launched as a platform for our corporate banking customers offering a complete suite of digital banking products and services. Within this platform, our newly launched ‘NEO for Business’ is a one-stop solution for the business requirements of MSMEs,” he further added.
2) Answer:E
In a development that could help India attract $21 billion (Rs 1.7 lakh crore) worth of investments from the next fiscal, global financial firm JP Morgan stated that it plans to include Indian government bonds (IGBs) or government securities (G-Secs) into its benchmark Emerging Market index.This is the first time Indian G-Secs have been added to a major global bond index.The inclusion of the IGBs will be staggered over a 10-month period from June 28, 2024 to March 31, 2025.Beginning with 1%, the weightage of Indian G-Secs would rise to a maximum of 10% over the 10 months until March 2025.
3) Answer: C
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of an International Cricket Stadium in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has spent Rs 121 crores on land acquisition to construct the stadium while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has earmarked a budget of Rs 330 crores for the stadium’s construction.The thematic architecture of this stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva. The stadium will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators.
4) Answer: B
The 14th edition of the Global Skills Summit has begun in Delhi. The theme of the two-day Summit is building skills, empowering youth, and creating a future.The Summit aims to focus on creating a road map for a high-quality industry-led skilling ecosystem in India.Addressing the Summit, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari stated the country’s dynamic workforce seeks immediate post-school opportunities.National Park in Delhi: National Zoological Park, Butterfly Park.
5) Answer: E
The AI Chatbot, integrated with the PM KISAN mobile app, offers multilingual support, catering to linguistic and regional diversity among PM-KISAN beneficiaries. It is the first AI Chatbot integrated with a major government flagship program and is set to empower farmers with accessible information, transparency, and informed decision-making. The initiative was announced by Piyush Goyal during the 2019 Interim Union Budget of India on 1 February 2019.The scheme was first conceived and implemented by government of Telangana as the RythuBandhu scheme, where a certain amount is given directly to eligible farmers.
6) Answer: A
The government had notified the 8-member committee on September 2 to examine and make recommendations for holding simultaneous elections at all levels.Congress leader AdhirRanjan Chowdhury had earlier declined to be part of the committee saying the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha MallikarjunKharge was excluded from the panel whereas Mr Azad, a former Congress leader, was included.Until 1967, elections used to be held simultaneously across the country and four elections were held in this manner. The practice stopped with some state assemblies being dissolved prematurely in 1968-69. The Lok Sabha too was dissolved a year ahead of its schedule in 1970 – a first in its history.
7) Answer: A
Singapore has dethroned Hong Kong to become the world’s freest economy, according to a report released by Canadian think tank Fraser Institute.For the first time since the Economic Freedom of the World Index started in 1970, Hong Kong slipped to second place from the number one spot and its score is about to drop even further.Singapore climbed to the top spot from second place the previous year.Switzerland, New Zealand and the U.S. occupy the third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.Other notable mentions include the United Kingdom coming in ninth, while Japan and Germany claimed 20th and 23rd place respectively.
8) Answer: C
The Quad expressed concern over the war in Ukraine and called for a “comprehensive, just, and lasting peace“in Ukraine.The four nations condemned North Korea’s “destabilizing launches using ballistic missile technology and its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.The group also expressed concern over the political, humanitarian and economic crisis in Myanmar and called for an end of violence.
9) Answer: D
Biswanath Ghat in Assam has been selected as the Best Tourism Village of India 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism, Chief Minister HimantaBiswaSarma.Biswanath Ghat has been selected from amongst 791 applications from 31 states and Union Territories.Biswanath Ghat is situated on the banks of Brahmaputra river and is located towards south from Biswanath Chariali Town.The Ghat is also popularly known as “Gupta Kashi’ in comparison with Kashi during the golden rule of the Guptas.It has got its name after the ancient Biswanath mandir.
10) Answer: C
The award, instituted by the World Food Prize Foundation, is named in honour of Nobel Laureate and Green Revolution’s chief architect Dr Norman E Borlaug.Odisha scientist Dr Swati Nayak has been named the 2023 recipient of the Norman E. Borlaug Award for field research and application for her work in the field of food and nutrition.A scientist and South Asia Lead for Seed System and Product Management at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Dr Nayak was selected for the award for her innovative approach to engaging farmers in demand-driven rice seed systems.She is the third Indian and first Odisha to receive the award.
11) Answer: C
BankID Bankaxept AS plays a pivotal role in Norway’s financial landscape with 80% of the country’s card payments made using Bankaxept cards and over 90% of the population dependent on BankID for electronic identification. With evolving regulations surrounding digital identity authentication, there is a heightened need for robust, reliable, and secure electronic identity solutions. BankID BankAxept AS has enlisted TCS’s services for setting up a 24×7 operations command center to manage and monitor the national payments and electronic identity verification systems.TCS’s Monitoring Framework for 24×7 Operational ResilienceTCS will implement a dedicated monitoring framework in the command Center that will feature advanced mechanisms for proactive issue identification and resolution.
12) Answer: B
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) will organise the 4th Edition of the Indo-Latin American Cultural Festival on the 28th and the 29th of September in New Delhi. The festival is being organised in association with the Embassies of Colombia, Ecuador, and Chile.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, ICCR President Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe stated the vibrant celebration of culture and art aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Latin America.He stated that the festival will bring together key stakeholders from India and Latin America to deliberate on the prospects of cultural and educational collaborations. Director General of ICCR Kumar Tuhin informed that artists from three countries- Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador will participate in the festival.
13) Answer: B
The theme of the Conference is Emerging Challenges in the Justice Delivery System.This conference is being organized for the first time by the Bar Council of India. Topics such as emerging legal trends, challenges in cross-border litigation, legal technology, and environmental law will be discussed.The objective of the conference is to act as a platform for meaningful dialogue and discussion on various legal topics of national and international importance. It also aims to promote the exchange of ideas and experiences and strengthen international cooperation and understanding on legal issues.
14) Answer: C
The World’s largest flower – the Rafflesia – is nearing extinction. New research indicates that the Rafflesia, best known for its speckled red petals and “dead flesh” smell, may not exist a few years down the line.While it’s known as the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia is actually a parasite in the disguise of a flower. Rafflesia blooms on tropical vines in parts of Southeast Asia. The flower is mostly found in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.To understand the plant better and to correctly identify its conservation status, an international group of botanists examined a total of 42 species of the Rafflesia across all five Southeast Asian countries.
15) Answer: C
Tardigrades, often referred to as water bears, are eight-legged micro-animals found in the water. They are considered to be one of the toughest organisms on earth, having survived all five mass extinctions, and are also the first known animal to survive in space. The newly-discovered species is approximately 0.17mm long and 0.05mm wide, characterised by four pairs of legs. It belongs to the phylum Tardigrada, which comprises more than 1,300 described species. Of them, just 17% are marine species. Batillipeskalami is the 37th species under the genus Batillipes.
16) Answer: A
Solution: The Player-of-the-Month award is given to male and female cricketers with superlative performances in international cricket in a particular month.Three nominations are announced for both categories. The International Cricket Council has been distributing this award since the start of 2021. The voting panel features renowned journalists and former cricketers.The general public has 10% of the stakes in voting.Babar scripted history with his 151 against Nepal in the 2023 Asia Cup as he slammed his 19th ODI century.He became the fastest cricketer to slam 19 ODI centuries.
17) Answer: B
Ireland seamer Arlene Kelly won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for August.Kelly bagged the award ahead of Netherlands’ Iris Zwilling and Malaysia’s AinahHamizahHashim.She was superb in the three-match T20I series against the Netherlands, scalping 10 wickets.Her average of 4.30 is the fourth-best in a bilateral series where a bowler has taken 10-plus wickets in women’s T20Is.
18) Answer: B
About Odisha:
- Governor : Ganeshi Lal
- Chief Minister : Naveen Patnaik
- Capital : Bhubaneswar
- National Park : Simlipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park
- Wildlife Sanctuary : Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary
19) Answer: B
The foreign ministers of Quad group — which includes India, Australia, Japan and the United States—met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.The Quad is vital to our shared vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.Established: 2007. Members: India, Australia, Japan and United states.
20) Answer: C
Pakistan’s election commission announced that the general elections in the country will take place in the last week of January 2024. In a statement, the electoral body stated that it reviewed work on delimiting constituencies and the initial list for the delimitation of constituencies would be published in September last week. It added that the final list would be issued on November 30 after hearing objections and suggestions regarding the list. The commission stated that polls will be held in the last week of January 2024. General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan within 90 days after the dissolution of the National Assembly.
