11.What number of Income Tax Returns were filed for AY 2023-2024 in India?
[A] 4.77 crore
[B] 5.77 crore
[C] 6.77 crore
[D] 7.77 crore
Correct Answer: C [6.77 crore]
Notes:
The Income-tax Department announced that there is a surge in filing of Income-tax Returns (ITRs), resulting in a new record of ITRs filed.
The total number of ITRs for AY 2023-24 filed till 31st July, 2023 are more than 6.77 crore, which is 16.1% more than the total ITRs for AY 2022-23 (5.83 crore) filed till 31st July 2022. Over 64.33 lakh ITRs were filed on a single day-on 31st July, 2023.
12.Which F-1 racing driver has secured eighth consecutive win, after clinching ‘Belgium Grand Prix’?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Max Verstappen
[C] Charles Leclerc
[D] Carlos Sainz
Correct Answer: B [Max Verstappen]
Notes:
Formula One racing driver Max Verstappen secured his eighth win in a row, one short of the all-time record, at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen won the race with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez clinching second position and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at third place.
13.Which country launched the ‘Silk Roadster’ platform?
[A] Pakistan
[B] China
[C] Ukraine
[D] South Africa
Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China has initiated a series of new projects under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through Nepal, aiming to enhance collaboration with Southeast and South Asian countries, which may impact India’s strategic interests in the region.
These projects, collectively known as the ‘Silk Roadster’ platform, were launched to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the BRI.
14.Port Moresby is the capital of which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Papua New Guinea
[C] Philippines
[D] Malta
Correct Answer: B [Papua New Guinea]
Notes:
Port Moresby, the expansive capital of Papua New Guinea, is located to the north of Australia.
The Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kolkata, which are on a mission in the Eastern Indian Ocean Region, reached Port Moresby with the aim of strengthening maritime collaboration and partnership with Papua New Guinea.
15.Study in India is a flagship program under the aegis of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Finance
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Education]
Notes:
Study in India is a flagship program under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (MoE). It aims to increase the number of international students in India.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Union External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, jointly launched the Study in India Portal. The platform serves as a comprehensive hub, streamlining the academic journey of international students studying in India.
16.‘Sagar Setu’ portal is launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways]
Notes:
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and AYUSH inaugurated the Port Health Organisation (PHO) module within the Sagar Setu – National Logistics Portal (Marine) to facilitate a more efficient and streamlined ecosystem, promoting Ease of Doing Business (EODB).
The PHO will be responsible for disease surveillance, health inspections, and quarantine measures to ensure the safety of citizens and port workers.
17.Northern muriquis, which was seen in the news, belongs to which species?
[A] Turtle
[B] Monkey
[C] Frog
[D] Snake
Correct Answer: B [Monkey]
Notes:
Northern muriquis are critically endangered monkeys, emphasizing the importance of successfully breeding healthy offspring for their survival.
Researchers are studying their faeces to gain insights into their mating behaviors and partner selection.
18.Which Union Ministry formulated the ‘National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism’?
[A] Ministry of Tourism
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Culture
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism was formulated by the Union Tourism Ministry to promote medical tourism.
It is undertaking various media campaigns under the ‘Incredible India’ brand-line, to promote various tourism destinations and products of the country.
19.Which country has objected to the incorporation of the Sanskrit phrase ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ in the G-20 logo?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] Iran
[D] Russia
Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China has objected to the incorporation of the Sanskrit phrase ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and chosen as the Indian presidency’s G20 theme, in various G20 documents, including the G20 Energy Ministers’ Outcome document and Chair’s Summary on Energy Transitions, released last month.
China’s contention was that the term ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ could not be used in official G20 texts since it is in Sanskrit, a language not among the United Nations’ six recognized official languages.
20.Which institution is developing the ‘Organ Donation Registry’ in India?
[A] NHA
[B] NMC
[C] AIIMS
[D] IMA
Correct Answer: A [NHA]
Notes:
The Organ Donation Registry is being developed by the National Health Authority (NHA) and the union health ministry following consultation with the NITI Aayog for an overhaul of the National Organ Tissue Transplantation Organization.
It aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in organ transplantation. This initiative, developed in collaboration with NITI Aayog, aims to revamp the National Organ Tissue Transplantation Organization (NOTTO) to eliminate intermediaries.