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On which date is World Wide Web Day celebrated every year?

A. August 6

B. August 1

C. September 1

D. July 1

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B. August 1


World Wide Web Day is celebrated on August 1 every year to commemorate the World Wide Web and its impact on the world. The World Wide Web, also known as 'the Web,' was created by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 while he was working at CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research).

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Where was the foundation stone of Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial laid by the Prime Minister?

A. Badtuma village, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh

B. Badli, New Delhi, India

C. Mangli village Nagpur, Maharashtra

D. Ravidas Ashram, Uttar Pradesh

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On which date did the nation observe the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee?

A. September 01

B. August 16

C. December 25

D. May 10

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When will India host the 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) 2023?

A. September 25 to October 1

B. September 15 to September 20

C. September 25 to September 28

D. October 10 to October 15

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When is International Dog Day observed?

A. August 24

B. August 26

C. August 22

D. August 23

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Which city secured the top spot in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan -2023 in the category of cities with a population exceeding 10 lakhs?

A. Mumbai

B. Indore

C. Delhi

D. Chennai

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Who is currently the richest woman in the world as of August 2023?

A. Alice Walton

B. Julia Koch

C. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

D. Jacqueline Mars

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As of August 7, 2023, which nation occupied the top spot in the list of the world's wealthiest countries based on GDP?

A. China

B. Japan

C. Germany

D. USA

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Which state government is offering free smartphones to women under the Indira Gandhi Free Smartphone Yojana 2023?

A. Haryana

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Rajasthan

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Which of the following States has banned the use and production of plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity?

A. Punjab

B. Assam

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Haryana

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Approximately how many years ago is it believed that the basilosaurid whale lived?

A. 4,100 years ago

B. 41,000 years ago

C. 410,000 years ago

D. 41 million years ago

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Where has the Indian government approved the establishment of a new spaceport for carrying out launches of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV) developed by ISRO?

A. Kerala

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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What is a requirement for companies aspiring for Maharatna status according to SEBI regulations?

A. Reporting an annual net profit exceeding Rs 2,500 crore.

B. Being listed on the Indian stock exchange with any public shareholding.

C. Holding Navratna status for at least five years.

D. Demonstrating significant global presence through subsidiaries.

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What was Vakkom Purushothaman's role in politics before joining the Congress?

A. He was the Chief Minister of Kerala.

B. He served as a Minister for Agriculture and Labour.

C. He was a member of the Congress party from the beginning.

D. He was an activist of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP).

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Which organization's resolution plan for 2 Srei group companies was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal's Kolkata bench?

A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

B. State Bank of India (SBI)

C. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

D. National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL)

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What is the purpose of the National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) under the NML scheme?

A. To provide financial assistance to model libraries.

B. To establish libraries specifically for differently-abled individuals.

C. To create an open-access database of digital resources about India.

D. To organize seminars and workshops for library professionals.

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The proposed bill for changes in the appointment process of Election Commissioners in India suggests the exclusion of which important figure from the selection committee?

A. Prime Minister

B. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

C. Cabinet Minister

D. Chief Justice of India

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How much surplus did the BCCI earn from 2017-2021?

A. $1 billion

B. $1.5 billion

C. $2 billion

D. $2.5 billion

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What is the range of scholarships that the government plans to offer under the PM YASASVI Scholarship test?

A. Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 per year

B. Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000 per year

C. Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 per year

D. Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per year

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How many loans were sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) in Financial Year 2022-23?

A. 6.23 lakhs

B. 6.23 crores

C. 62.3 lakhs

D. 62.3 crores

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Which country is the most populous in the world as of August 2023?

A. China

B. United States

C. India

D. Brazil

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Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC)?

A. Shriram Revankar

B. Kamlesh Gandhi

C. Umesh Revankar

D. K V Srinivasan

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Which of the following countries currently holds a AAA credit rating from S&P Global, Fitch, and Moodys agencies?

A. France

B. United States

C. Australia

D. Canada

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Which state is known as India's largest state in terms of area?

A. Maharashtra

B. Rajasthan

C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Uttar Pradesh

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In which of the following cities is the 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meeting taking place?

A. New Delhi

B. Chennai

C. Mumbai

D. Varanasi

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What percentage of Jan Dhan accounts are owned by women?

A. 56 Percent

B. 58 Percent

C. 54 Percent

D. 44 Percent

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How many States and Union Territories have joined the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)?

A. 22

B. 20

C. 25

D. 30

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According to the report by Kaushik Das, which state is ranked second best in overall fiscal health after Maharashtra?

A. Haryana

B. Telangana

C. Chhattisgarh

D. Punjab

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Which legal action was taken against the practice of instant triple talaq in India?

A. Enactment of the Triple Talaq Bill in 2019

B. Passing of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill in 2017

C. Introduction of the Women's Equality Act in 2020

D. Supreme Court's declaration of triple talaq as constitutional in 2017

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How many Gallantry awards were approved by President Smt Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of Independence Day 2023?

A. 50

B. 100

C. 200

D. 76

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What was Copparam Shreyas Hareesh known for who recently died in an accident?

A. A talented student in mathematics

B. An exceptional football player

C. A racing prodigy in motorcycle racing

D. A national-level chess champion