FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
The Jury headed by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, after due deliberations on 18" June, 2023 unanimously decided to select Gita Press, Gorakhpur as the recipient of the
A)
Bharat Ratna 2022
B)
Param Vir Chakra 2023
C)
Gandhi Peace Prize 2021
D)
Arjuna Award 2022
Option C is correct: Gandhi Peace Prize 2021.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Which of the following countries do not have an operational aircraft carrier?
A)
Spain
B)
Italy
C)
Turkey
D)
Germany
Option D is correct: Germany.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Researchers of which country have developed a novel tool called the Data Carbon Ladder, which enables companies to assess the carbon emissions generated by their digital data, particularly for those seeking to offset their carbon footprint?
A)
Germany
B)
Netherland
C)
Australia
D)
United Kingdom
Option D is correct: United Kingdom.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
According to the draft electoral roll published by the State Election department in the month of July 2023, which district has the least eligible voters in Mizoram?
A)
Mamit
B)
Saitual
C)
Khawzawl
D)
Hnahthial
Based on the demographic and electoral data published by the State Election Commission (SEC) of Mizoram for the 2023 cycle, Hnahthial district has the smallest population and the lowest number of eligible voters among the districts listed. Hnahthial was carved out as a separate district more recently (along with others like Saitual and Khawzawl), and due to its smaller geographical area and lower population density compared to districts like Mamit or the newly formed Saitual, it records the least number of registered voters in the draft electoral rolls of July 2023.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
India’s Ministry of Culture in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation hosted the ‘Global Buddhist Summit 2023’ in which of the following cities?
A)
New Delhi
B)
Mumbai
C)
Thiruvananthapuram
D)
Chennai
Option A is correct: New Delhi.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
The 15 BRICS Summit of August 2023 is being hosted by
A)
India
B)
China
C)
Brazil
D)
South Africa
Option D is correct: South Africa.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
When was Chandrayaan-3, the most recent lunar Indian Space Research exploration mission launched?
A)
12" July 2023
B)
14" July 2023
C)
17% July 2023
D)
21% July 2023
Option B is correct: 14" July 2023.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
The amara-nayaka system was an important political innovation of the:
A)
Vijayanagara Empire
B)
Cholas and Cheras
C)
Pandya Empire
D)
Hoysala Empire
Option A is correct: Vijayanagara Empire.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Moplah revolt occurred in:
A)
Bengal
B)
Bihar
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Malabar region
Option D is correct: Malabar region.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
What is the name of a q-commerce company, one of the fastest growing technology start-ups in Indian history whose CEO is Aadit Palicha?
A)
Rigi
B)
Zepto
C)
Toddle
D)
Landeed
Option B is correct: Zepto.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Which company recently makes history by becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $3 trillion
A)
Amazon
B)
Apple Inc.
C)
Alphabet
D)
Microsoft
Option B is correct: Apple Inc..
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Who is the exponent of the theory of economic drain of India during the British rule ?
A)
Dadabhai Naoroji
B)
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C)
Mahatma Gandhi
D)
Jai Prakash Narayan
Option A is correct: Dadabhai Naoroji.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Which of the following British officials in India was associated with the Dual System of Administration?
A)
Lord Wallesly
B)
Robert Clive
C)
Lord Dalhausie
D)
Lord Cornwallis
Option B is correct: Robert Clive.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
The first Political Organization established in 1838 in India was
A)
British India Society
B)
Bengal British Society
C)
Settlers Society
D)
Zamindari Society
Option D is correct: Zamindari Society.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
China has been constructing an artificial island and encircling disputed areas in the South China Sea with numerous ships to assert control gradually. This strategy is known as
A)
Wolfwarrior strategy
B)
String of pearl
C)
Panda diplomacy
D)
Cabbage strategy
Option D is correct: Cabbage strategy.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
With the accession of Finland in 2023, the number of NATO membership has now stood at
A)
27
B)
29
C)
30
D)
31
Option D is correct: 31.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
India’s first private virtual schools was recognized by which one of the following states?
A)
Maharashtra
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Rajasthan
D)
Mizoram
Option A is correct: Maharashtra.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
The Statue of Unity is currently the tallest statue in the world, standing at 182 meters (597 feet) in height and is located in which of the following countries?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
France
D)
Germany
Option B is correct: India.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
As per the Guinness World Record, the first person to reach a million Threads follower after the platform went live is
A)
Mark Zuckerberg
B)
Jimmy Donaldson
C)
Taylor Swift
D)
Barak Obama
Option B is correct: Jimmy Donaldson.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Which of the following acts of the British Government in India gave permission to grant the Christian missionaries to go to India to propagate English and teach their religion?
A)
Charter act of 1813
B)
Charter act of 1833
C)
Charter act of 1853
D)
Charter act of 1858
Option A is correct: Charter act of 1813.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
Which country has released the world’s first digital government bond that was traded on a dedicated blockchain platform?
A)
Israel
B)
Turkey
C)
Finland
D)
UK
Option A is correct: Israel.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
The world’s first bamboo crash barrier was installed on a highway in the state of-
A)
Himachal Pradesh
B)
Mizoram
C)
Manipur
D)
Maharashtra
The world's first bamboo crash barrier was installed in the state of Mizoram. This innovative project was developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in collaboration with the North Eastern Council (NEC). The project aimed to utilize the abundant local bamboo resources of Mizoram to create an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to traditional steel crash barriers. These barriers are designed to absorb impact and reduce fatalities on highways, particularly in hilly terrains.
- Option (a) Himachal Pradesh: While it has many highways, it was not the site of the first bamboo crash barrier.
- Option (c) Manipur: Although Manipur is rich in bamboo, the first installation occurred in Mizoram.
- Option (d) Maharashtra: This state primarily uses conventional steel or concrete barriers for highway safety.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
The citizens of which country is drawing a pension from India (for rendering their services in the defense sector) in excess of their total defense budget of the country?
A)
Bhutan
B)
Nepal
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Bangladesh
Option B is correct: Nepal.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
In order to address low voter turn-out in the state election, the Election Commission of which one of the following state governments has introduced ‘Mission-300’ and ‘My Vote, My Valentine’?
A)
Haryana
B)
Tamil Nadu
C)
Sikkim
D)
Meghalaya
Option D is correct: Meghalaya.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-I
What is the rank of India in the World Press Freedom Index 2023 published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)?
A)
150 position
B)
157" position
C)
161* position
D)
165" position
Option C is correct: 161* position.
