Q1: Recently which Union Minister flagged off the “Bharat in Paris” campaign?
a) Anurag Thakur
b) Bhupendra Yadav
c) Arjun Munda
d) Narendra Tomar
Solution: option a.)
Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur flagged off the campaign with a short marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has launched the “Bharat in Paris” campaign to create awareness and promote sports across India ahead of the Paris Olympics games. The 2024 Olympics will be held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11.
Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) It was created in July 2014 under the auspices of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to identify and prepare potential medal prospects for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. (Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 and Los Angeles in 2028.)
Q2: Which bank signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission to foster the growth of SHG in the state?
a) UCO Bank
b) Canara Bank
c) Central Bank of India
d) Indian Overseas Bank
Solution: option d.)
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission (TNSRLM), on Tuesday, to foster the growth of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the State and provide them with vital financial support.
Under the terms of the MoU, TNSRLM will facilitate eligible SHGs for credit linkage with IOB.
This strategic collaboration aims to streamline access to financial resources for SHGs, enabling them to undertake entrepreneurial activities, expand their ventures, and contribute to the economic development of the State.
Indian Overseas Bank is an Indian public sector bank based in Chennai. It has about 3,220 domestic branches, 2 DBUs about 4 foreign branches and a representative office. Founded in February 1937 by M. Ct.
Q3: Recently Canary Islands was in News, is situated in which country?
a) Spain
b) Sweden
c) Italy
d) Portugal
Solution: option a.)
A boat tragedy occurred recently, around the Canary Islands in Spain. More than 30 migrants are feared dead after a small boat headed for Spain’s Canary Islands sank.
Canary Islands: • Located in the Atlantic Ocean. • It is about 1300 km South of mainland Spain and 115 km West of the African coast (Morocco).
• The Canaries comprise the Spanish provinces of:- • Las Palmas and • Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
• These Islands were formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. • They have a subtropical climate.
• Temperatures are warm and show little seasonal variation.
Q4: During his state visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gifted a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond to U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, The diamond was manufactured in which city factory?
a) Ahmedabad
b) Mumbai
c) Surat
d) Gandhinagar
Solution: option c.)
The diamond was manufactured in a Surat factory in Gujarat, using a process that replicates the formation of natural diamonds beneath the earth’s surface.
India is a leading player in growing lab-grown diamonds, with exports reaching over $1.67 billion.
Lab-grown diamonds offer a more affordable alternative to natural diamonds and are considered eco-friendly.
They are around 20% cheaper than their naturally-formed equivalent India is the largest producer of lab-grown diamonds through CVD technology and contributes to nearly 25% of global LGD production.
Q5: Recently 8th Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit 2023 was held in which city?
a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Pune
d) Hyderabad
Solution: option a.)
The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) on 23 June successfully concluded the 8th edition of the Global Pharmaceutical Quality Summit in Mumbai.
The theme for the Summit was, ‘Patient Centricity: New Paradigm of Manufacturing and Quality’.
The two-day Summit brought together industry leaders, global regulators, quality experts, and stakeholders to foster knowledge exchange and deliberate on important areas in shaping India’s pharmaceutical landscape.
Samir Mehta, Chairman, of Torrent Pharmaceuticals and President, of IPA, inaugurated the event. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Health and Family Welfare addressed the summit.
• About the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) • IPA was established in the year 1999 in Mumbai.
• IPA represents 24 research-based national pharmaceutical companies.
• They also serve over 60 percent of the domestic market in India.
Q6: The book “India’s Finance Minister: from Independence to Emergency is authored by whom?
a) AK Bhattacharya
b) Kapil Sibbal
c) Rishab Chatterjee
d) Amitav Ghosh
Solution: option a.)
Veteran Journalist Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya (AK Bhattacharya) has authored a new book titled “India’s Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)” which highlights the role of India’s finance ministers who shaped India’s economy in the first 30 years (from 1947 to 1977) after Independence.
Q7: Recently, Paytm Collaborates with which state to Foster Startup Ecosystem?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Solution: option a.)
Paytm Payment Services Limited signs MoU with Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park (APIIP)
Paytm Payment Services Limited (PPSL) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment Park (APIIP) to establish a thriving startup ecosystem for the youth in the northeastern state.
The partnership aims to nurture entrepreneurship and encourage young business ventures during their early stages of development.
Arunachal Pradesh Capital: Itanagar
Arunachal Pradesh CM: Pema Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh Governor: Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik
Q8: Recently Amit Shah lays the foundation stone of ‘Balidan Stambh’ in which city?
a) Ladakh
b) Tawang
c) Leh
d) Srinagar
Solution: option d.)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the construction of the ‘Balidan Stambh’ in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 24.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined him at the park near Lal Chowk, the commercial center of Srinagar.
This memorial is a part of the Srinagar Smart City project and is a tribute to the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
During his visit, Shah also paid a visit to Karan Mahal, the former residence of Karan Singh, the last Yuvraj of Jammu and Kashmir.
Additionally, he met with a select group of individuals at the Police Golf Course, which offers a scenic view of Dal Lake, before returning to Delhi.
Q9: US to open two new consulates in India – Ahmedabad and in which city?
a) Bengaluru
b) Mumbai
c) Pune
d) Hyderabad
Solution: option a.)
As confirmed by a senior White House official, the United States is set to establish new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, aiming to strengthen people-to-people connections between the two nations.
Additionally, the long-pending proposal for an Indian consulate in Seattle, located in the Pacific Northwest, is also expected to materialize soon.
Highlighting the growing educational ties, the official highlighted that the United States issued a record-breaking 125,000 visas to Indian students last year.
Indian students have witnessed a remarkable 20 percent surge in their numbers, making them the largest foreign student community in the United States.
This surge in educational exchanges has spurred the demand for enhanced diplomatic presence.
Q10: Which state government police has launched a helpline number for women traveling alone at night between 10 pm and 6 am?
a) Maharashtra
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Solution: option c.)
The Tamil Nadu Police has launched a helpline number for women travelling alone at night between 10 pm and 6 am. If they feel unsafe travelling alone, they can dial the number, and a police patrol vehicle will be made available.
The facility has been launched by the police to ensure women’s safety in the state, and it can be availed free of cost.
Tamil Nadu CM: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai
Tamil Nadu Governor: RN Ravi
Q11: PM Narendra Modi conferred with the ‘Order of the Nile’ award of which country?
a) Nigeria
b) USA
c) Cambodia
d) Egypt
Solution: option d.)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on June 25, conferred the country’s highest state honour “Order of the Nile” award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Instituted in 1915, the ‘Order of the Nile’ is conferred upon Heads of state, Crown Princes, and Vice-Presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services.
PM Modi meets Egypt’s Grand Mufti, discusses countering extremism, radicalization.
This is the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi.
Egypt Capital: Cairo
Egypt Currency: Egyptian pound
Q12: Which bank approves a $255.5 Million loan for better education in govt institutions?
a) World Bank
b) NDB
c) IMF
d) ADB
Solution: option a.)
The World Bank has approved a $255.5 million loan for improving the quality of technical education in government-run institutions in India.
Over the next five years, the project will support around 275 government-run technical institutions in selected States across the country, benefitting more than 350,000 students each year.
The Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education Project will support improving student skills and employability by focusing on better research, entrepreneurship, and innovation; and improving governance in technical institutions.
As part of the project, students will access upgraded curricula including emerging communication and climate resilience technologies.
World Bank President: Ajay Banga
World Bank HQ: Washington
Q13: Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Alibaba Group?
a) Joseph Tsai
b) Eddie Wu
c) Jack Ma
d) Pieter Elbers
Solution: option b.)
▪ Eddie Wu has been appointed as the new CEO and Joseph Tsai as Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group.
▪ Eddie Wu is one of the co-founders of Alibaba and currently serves as the chairman of Taobao and Tmall Group.
▪ About Alibaba
▪ It is a Chinese multinational technology company.
Q14: Which government has recently approved Rs 13.48 crore for promoting religious tourism?
a) Haryana
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Rajasthan
Solution: option d.)
▪ The Rajasthan government has sanctioned Rs 13.48 crore to promote religious tourism in the state’s Nagaur, Jaisalmer, and Alwar regions.
▪ The state government has been continuously working to promote religious tourism and develop various facilities for pilgrims at these places.
▪ About Rajasthan ▪ Capital – Jaipur ▪ Chief Minister – Ashok Gehlot ▪ Governor – Kalraj Mishra
Q15: When is World Rainforest Day observed every year?
a) 21 June
b) 20 June
c) 22 June
d) 19 June
Solution: option c.)
▪ World Rainforest Day is observed every year on 22 June. ▪ Objective – To raise awareness about the importance of rainforests, their biodiversity and the urgent need for their preservation.
▪ Theme 2023 – “Conserve Restore Regenerate.”
▪ The roots of World Rainforest Day can be traced back to 2017 when the Rainforest Partnership, a non-profit environmental organization based in Austin, Texas, launched the global event.