Current Affairs September 2023

Weekly Current Affairs Quiz : 27 August to 2 September 2023

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs Questions from 27 August to 2 September 2023 for competitive exams.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQs : 27 August to 2 September 2023

Q.: Who is heading the committee established by the central government to explore the possibilities of conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in India?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Ram Nath Kovind
c) Amit Shah
d) Rahul Gandhi

Answer
b) Ram Nath Kovind
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Q.: Who has been appointed as the first woman CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board?
a) Rekha Sinha
b) Sunita Sharma
c) Ananya Patel
d) Jaya Verma Sinha

Answer
Ans : d) Jaya Verma Sinha
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Q.: Dr. R Ravi Kannan has been honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023. In which field does he specialize ?
a) Cardiology
b) Surgical Oncology
c) Pediatrics
d) Orthopedics

Answer
Ans : b) Surgical Oncology
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Q.: Who has been elected as the next president of Singapore in September 2023 ?
a) Lee Hsien Loong
b) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
c) Goh Chok Tong
d) Kishore Mahbubani

Answer
b) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
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Q.: Who is the current Parliamentary Affairs Minister ?
A) Pralhad Joshi
B) Narendra Modi
C) Amit Shah
D) Rajnath Singh

Answer
Ans : A) Pralhad Joshi
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Q.: Which two football teams competed against each other in the Durand Cup final held on September 3, 2023?
A) Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting
B) East Bengal and Churchill Brothers
C) Mohun Bagan and East Bengal
D) Bengaluru FC and ATK Mohun Bagan

Answer
Ans : C) Mohun Bagan and East Bengal
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Q.: What is the name of the government-initiated invoice incentive scheme to bring a cultural and behavioural change in the general public to ask for a Bill as their right and entitlement ?
A) Bill Rewards Initiative
B) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
C) Fiscal Behavior Incentive
D) Invoice Culture Drive

Answer
Ans : B) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
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Q.: What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

a) Providing free education to poor households
b) Offering interest-free loans to women entrepreneurs
c) Provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households
d) Distributing free smartphones to rural communities

Answer
Ans : c) Provide deposit free LPG connections to women from poor households
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Q.: What is the main purpose of the Global India AI 2023 Conference?

a) Showcasing art and culture
b) Hosting sports events
c) Providing a platform for AI discussions
d) Focusing on space exploration

Answer
Ans : c) Providing a platform for AI discussions
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Q.: What is the key feature of the world’s first ethanol-fueled car launched by Nitin Gadkari?

a) It’s the fastest car ever built
b) It can run on multiple types of fuels simultaneously
c) It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel
d) It’s a self-driving car

Answer
Ans : c) It functions entirely on ethanol-based fuel
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Q.: Which nations have been newly incorporated into the BRICS alliance?
a) Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, France
b) Argentina, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
c) United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland
d) South Korea, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam

Answer
Answer: b) Argentina, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia
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Q.: What makes the recent wildfire in northeastern Greece notable?
a) It has been burning for three days
b) It is the largest wildfire in EU history
c) It has been contained within a city
d) It has affected primarily urban areas

Answer
Answer: b) It is the largest wildfire in EU history
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Q.: What is the purpose of the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard Chandrayaan-3 Rover?
a) To study the Moon’s gravitational field
b) To capture high-resolution images of lunar craters
c) To analyze the composition of lunar soil using intense laser pulses
d) To search for signs of past water presence on the Moon

Answer
Answer: c) To analyze the composition of lunar soil using intense laser pulses
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Q.: Which contestant won the Miss Diva Universe 2023 title?
a) Divita Rai
b) Trisha Shetty
c) Shweta Sharda
d) Sonal Kukreja

Answer
Answer: c) Shweta Sharda
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Q.: What is the name of India’s first space-based solar observatory ?
a) SunView-1
b) Solaris Mission
c) Aditya-L1
d) HelioScan-Alpha

Answer
Answer: c) Aditya-L1
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Q.: What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
a) Providing free education to rural children
b) Enhancing agricultural productivity
c) Promoting digital entertainment services
d) Ensuring financial inclusion for all households

Answer
Answer: d) Ensuring financial inclusion for all households
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Q.: Which women’s visually impaired cricket team won the T-20 final of the IBSA World Games in Birmingham?
a) Australia
b) Pakistan
c) India
d) England

Answer
Answer: c) India
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Q.: Which nation is the host of the multilateral exercise Bright Star-23 from 27 August to 16 September 2023 ?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Greece
c) Qatar
d) Egypt
e) India

Answer
Answer: d) Egypt
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Q.: Who recently became India’s first-ever gold medallist at the World Athletics Championships?
a) Abhinav Bindra
b) P. T. Usha
c) Neeraj Chopra
d) Sushil Kumar

Answer
Answer: c) Neeraj Chopra
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Q.: What is the B20 (Business 20)?
a) A global business competition
b) An international business conference
c) The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community
d) A financial organization of 20 countries

Answer
Answer: c) The official G20 dialogue forum with the business community
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Q.: Who was declared the winner in Zimbabwe’s presidential elections?
a) Robert Mugabe
b) Nelson Chamisa
c) Emmerson Mnangagwa
d) Nelson Mandela

Answer
Answer: c) Emmerson Mnangagwa
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Weekly Current Affairs PDF 27 August to 2 September 2023

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine (in English) PDF for the week from 27 August to 2 September 2023 for free download. This weekly Current affairs magazine consist One liners, detail news and MCQs for Competitive exams.

Environment Current Affairs

  • Massive wildfire in Greece : EU sends Firefighters.

Government Schemes Current Affairs

  • Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar : Invoice incentive scheme
  • Government reduces prices of domestic LPG Cylinder for all consumers
  • Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed 9 years on August 28, 2023

International Current Affairs

  • Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been elected President of Singapore
  • BRICS Summit 2023: Historic Expansion and New Members Announced
  • Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-elected for second term
  • India handed over the B20 (Business 20) presidency to Brazil
  • India is participating in multilateral exercise Bright Star-23

National Current Affairs

  • Jaya Verma Sinha : First Woman Chairman And CEO Of Indian Railway Board

Polity Current Affairs

  • ‘one-nation, one-election’, Govt forms Ram Nath Kovind-headed committee to explore possibility Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously.
  • Special Session of Parliament from 18-22 September 2023

Science and Technology Current Affairs

  • Global India AI 2023 Conference on 14-15 October 2023 in India
  • World’s first 100 percent Ethanol-fueled car launched by Nitin Gadkari
  • Chandrayaan-3 Rover’s LIBS Instrument Reveals Lunar Surface Composition.
  • ISRO’s Aditya-L1, India’s first space-based solar observatory, will launch on 2nd September from Sriharikota

Sports Current Affairs.

  • Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the Durand Cup final
  • World Athletics Championships 2023 : Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in Javelin throw
  • Indian women’s Visually Impaired team wins IBSA World Cup final

Miscellaneous Current Affairs.

  • Dr. R Ravi Kannan, a surgical oncologist from Assam, wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023
  • Shweta Sharda Wins Miss Diva Universe 2023, to Represent India at Miss Universe.

Weekly Current Affairs MCQ: 27 August to 2 September 2023 

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Period : 27 August to 2 September 2023
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Daily Current Affairs : 3 & 4 September 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 3 & 4 September 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 3 & 4 September 2023

Q.: What is the name of India’s first solar observatory mission launched on September 2, 2023?
a) Aditya-L1
b) Chandrayaan-2
c) Mangalyaan
d) Astrosat

Answer
Ans : a) Aditya-L1
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Question: Which team won the inaugural Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 and secured qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024?
A) Pakistan
B) India
C) Japan
D) Oman

Answer
Answer: B) India
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Q.: Which team won 2023 Durand Cup final?”
a) East Bengal FC
b) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
c) Chennaiyin FC
d) Kerala Blasters FC

Answer
Ans : b) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
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Q.: Why did the Chandrayaan 3 Rover Pragyan pause operations on the Moon’s surface?
a) Loss of connectivity from ground station
b) Scheduled maintenance and software update
c) The presence of adverse lunar weather conditions
d) Awaiting the next lunar sunrise for power supply

Answer
Answer: d) Awaiting the next lunar sunrise for power supply
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Daily Current Affairs : 3 & 4 September 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

Chandrayaan 3 Rover Pragyan Pauses Operations on Moon, Awaits Sunrise for Next Phase

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has deactivated the payloads on the solar-powered Rover Pragyan, which is located on the surface of the Moon. ISRO’s mentioned that the APXS and LIBS payloads have been turned off on 3 September 2023, and the Chandrayaan 3 Rover has been placed in sleep mode.

  1. The Rover’s battery is fully charged and is positioned to receive sunlight at the next lunar sunrise, expected on September 22nd.
  2. ISRO hopes for a successful reawakening of the Rover for additional tasks. If unsuccessful, the Rover will remain on the lunar surface as India’s lunar ambassador.
  3. Earlier, ISRO had shared a video of the Rover moving on the lunar surface, describing it in a playful manner.
  4. The 26 kg, six-wheeled, solar-powered Rover has provided important data about lunar soil and rocks, particularly from the south pole, where Chandrayaan 3’s Lander Vikram soft-landed on August 23rd.
  5. Data from the APXS payload has confirmed the presence of elements such as sulfur, aluminum, silicon, calcium, and iron on the Moon.
  6. The Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy instrument has also confirmed the presence of sulfur on the Moon.

Q.: Why did the Chandrayaan 3 Rover Pragyan pause operations on the Moon’s surface?

a) Loss of connectivity from ground station
b) Scheduled maintenance and software update
c) The presence of adverse lunar weather conditions
d) Awaiting the next lunar sunrise for power supply

Answer: d) Awaiting the next lunar sunrise for power supply

Durand Cup 2023 final : Mohun Bagan SG defeated East Bengal FC

The final of the Durand Cup 2023 took place on September 3 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. The final was contested between arch rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal Football Club. Mohun Bagan SG won their 17th Durand Cup title with a 1-0 victory.

  1. Dimitri Petratos of Mohun Bagan scored a goal in the 71st minute.
  2. Despite having more possession and shots on target, East Bengal FC failed to convert their chances and also had a penalty appeal turned down in the second half.
  3. Mohun Bagan SG played with 10 men for the last 15 minutes of the match after their defender Gurjinder Kumar was sent off for a second yellow card.
  4. The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third oldest in the world.

Q.: Which team won 2023 Durand Cup final?”

a) East Bengal FC
b) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
c) Chennaiyin FC
d) Kerala Blasters FC

Ans : b) Mohun Bagan Super Giant

India won Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 by defeating Pakistan

India won the inaugural Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 by defeating Pakistan in a penalty shootout in the final on 2nd September 2023 in Salalah, Oman.

  1. This victory also secured India’s qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024.
  2. It was the first edition of the Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup and served as the qualifying event for the FIH Men’s Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024.
  3. Eight teams participated, divided into two pools: Elite and Challenge.
  4. India emerged as the champion by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final that ended in a 4-4 draw and was decided by a shootout.
  5. India won the shootout 2-0 and clinched the title.
  6. Along with India and Pakistan, Japan and Oman also secured berths in the World Cup by finishing in the top four positions.

Question: Which team won the inaugural Men’s Hockey 5s Asia Cup 2023 and secured qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey5s World Cup Oman 2024?

A) Pakistan
B) India
C) Japan
D) Oman

Answer: B) India

India’s first solar observatory mission, Aditya-L1, launched on September 2, 2023

India’s first solar observatory mission, Aditya-L1, launched on September 2, 2023, by ISRO using PSLV C57 rocket at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota.

  • PSLV C57 is the XL variant with extended strap-on motors and higher fuel capacity.
  • Aditya-L1’s journey to reach the Lagrange 1 point will take approximately four months.
  • Lagrange 1 point is 1.5 million km from Earth and is where gravitational forces between the Sun and Earth create unique regions of attraction and repulsion.
  • Aditya-L1’s primary mission is to study solar winds and the Sun’s atmosphere.
  • The mission is equipped with seven payloads for observing the photosphere, chromosphere, and the outermost layers of the Sun, known as the Corona.

Q.: What is the name of India’s first solar observatory mission launched on September 2, 2023?

a) Aditya-L1
b) Chandrayaan-2
c) Mangalyaan
d) Astrosat

Ans : a) Aditya-L1

Daily Current Affairs : 2 September 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 2 September 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 2 September 2023

Q.: Who is heading the committee established by the central government to explore the possibilities of conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in India?
a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Ram Nath Kovind
c) Amit Shah
d) Rahul Gandhi

Answer
b) Ram Nath Kovind
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Q.: Who has been appointed as the first woman CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board?
a) Rekha Sinha
b) Sunita Sharma
c) Ananya Patel
d) Jaya Verma Sinha

Answer
Ans : d) Jaya Verma Sinha
Detail News

Q.: Dr. R Ravi Kannan has been honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023. In which field does he specialize ?
a) Cardiology
b) Surgical Oncology
c) Pediatrics
d) Orthopedics

Answer
Ans : b) Surgical Oncology
Detail News

Q.: Who has been elected as the next president of Singapore in September 2023 ?
a) Lee Hsien Loong
b) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
c) Goh Chok Tong
d) Kishore Mahbubani

Answer
b) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Detail News

Daily Current Affairs : 2 September 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been elected President of Singapore

Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a renowned economist and former deputy prime minister of Singapore, has been elected as the next president of Singapore. He secured a significant 70.4% of the votes in the presidential election conducted on September 1, 2023.

Tharman, widely recognized as one of Singapore’s most qualified individuals, will serve as the nation’s representative both domestically and internationally. He will also wield custodial powers, including oversight of the country’s reserves and key appointments.

Tharman is the third individual of Indian origin to assume this prestigious role in the prosperous city-state, and his tenure will extend for the next six years.

Q.: Who has been elected as the next president of Singapore in September 2023 ?

a) Lee Hsien Loong
b) Tharman Shanmugaratnam
c) Goh Chok Tong
d) Kishore Mahbubani

b) Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Dr. R Ravi Kannan, a surgical oncologist from Assam, wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023

Dr. R Ravi Kannan, a surgical oncologist from Assam, has been honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023.

  1. He received the award for his significant contributions in transforming cancer treatment in Assam, particularly through his people-centered and pro-poor initiatives.
  2. Dr. Kannan previously worked at the Cancer Institute in Chennai and later moved to Silchar in 2007 to become a part of the Cachar Cancer Hospital.
  3. The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation made the announcement of this prestigious award recently.

Ramon Magsaysay Award

The Ramon Magsaysay Award, established in 1957, is renowned for recognizing individuals who display integrity in governance, provide courageous service to the people, and demonstrate pragmatic idealism in democratic societies. It is often likened to the Nobel Prize of Asia.

Q.: Dr. R Ravi Kannan has been honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023. In which field does he specialize ?

a) Cardiology
b) Surgical Oncology
c) Pediatrics
d) Orthopedics

Ans : b) Surgical Oncology

Jaya Verma Sinha : First Woman Chairman And CEO Of Indian Railway Board

Jaya Verma Sinha has been appointed as the first woman CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board, which is the top decision-making body for the national railway system. She assume her new role on September 1, and her tenure will extend until August 31, 2024.

  1. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved her appointment to the position of Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board.
  2. Jaya Verma Sinha has a background as an alumnus of Allahabad University and began her career in the Indian Railway Traffic Service in 1988, with experience in various railway divisions including Northern Railway, S E Railway, and Eastern Railway.

Q.: Who has been appointed as the first woman CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board?

a) Rekha Sinha
b) Sunita Sharma
c) Ananya Patel
d) Jaya Verma Sinha

Ans : d) Jaya Verma Sinha

‘one-nation, one-election’, Govt forms Ram Nath Kovind-headed committee to explore possibility Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously

The central government of India has established a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on 1 September 2023. The committee’s purpose is to examine the feasibility of conducting Lok Sabha (parliamentary) and assembly elections simultaneously across the country.

  1. The government has called for a special session of Parliament to be held between September 18 and 22, with the agenda remaining undisclosed.
  2. Assembly elections are scheduled in five states, namely Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Rajasthan, in November-December. These are expected to be followed by the Lok Sabha elections in May-June of the following year.
  3. Recent government actions have raised the possibility of advancing both the general elections and some state polls, which were originally scheduled to coincide with the Lok Sabha contest.
  4. The assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh are currently slated to hold elections concurrently with the Lok Sabha elections.

Q.: Who is heading the committee established by the central government to explore the possibilities of conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in India?

a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Ram Nath Kovind
c) Amit Shah
d) Rahul Gandhi

Ans : b) Ram Nath Kovind

Daily Current Affairs : 1 September 2023

Daily Current Affairs : 1 September 2023, MCQ questions with detail explanation and extra fact for the preparation of competitive exams.

Daily MCQs : 1 September 2023

Q.: Who is the current Parliamentary Affairs Minister ?
A) Pralhad Joshi
B) Narendra Modi
C) Amit Shah
D) Rajnath Singh

Answer
Ans : A) Pralhad Joshi
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Q.: Which two football teams competed against each other in the Durand Cup final held on September 3, 2023?
A) Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting
B) East Bengal and Churchill Brothers
C) Mohun Bagan and East Bengal
D) Bengaluru FC and ATK Mohun Bagan

Answer
Ans : C) Mohun Bagan and East Bengal
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Q.: What is the name of the government-initiated invoice incentive scheme to bring a cultural and behavioural change in the general public to ask for a Bill as their right and entitlement ?
A) Bill Rewards Initiative
B) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
C) Fiscal Behavior Incentive
D) Invoice Culture Drive

Answer
Ans : B) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
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Daily Current Affairs : 1 September 2023 in Hindi : Click Here

Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar : Invoice incentive scheme

The invoice incentive scheme – Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar begins on 1 September 2023. The objective of the scheme is to bring a cultural and behavioural change in the general public to ask for a Bill as their right and entitlement. 

  • Scheme Name: The invoice incentive scheme – Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
  • Objective: To bring a cultural and behavioral change in the public by encouraging them to ask for a bill as their right and entitlement.
  • Initial Pilot: Launched as a pilot in the States of Assam, Gujarat, and Haryana, along with the Union Territories of Puducherry, Dadra Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
  • Consumer Reward: Consumers have the chance to win an attractive reward of one crore rupees.
  • Eligibility: All Business to Customer invoices issued by GST registered suppliers to consumers will be eligible for the scheme.
  • Minimum Invoice Value: Invoices with a minimum value of two hundred rupees will be considered for the lucky draw.
  • Invoice Submission: Invoices can be uploaded using the Mobile Application “Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar” or the web portal “merabill.gst.gov.in”.
  • Participant Eligibility: All residents of India can participate, regardless of their state or UT.
  • Monthly Upload Limit: An individual can upload a maximum of 25 invoices in a month to be eligible for the lucky draw.
  • Monthly Reward: The government will select 800 individuals every month, and each will receive a reward of ten thousand rupees.
  • Bumper Draw: A quarterly bumper draw will be held, with two people winning a reward of one crore rupees each.
  • Scheme Duration: The pilot scheme will run for a period of 12 months.

Q.: What is the name of the government-initiated invoice incentive scheme to bring a cultural and behavioural change in the general public to ask for a Bill as their right and entitlement ?

A) Bill Rewards Initiative
B) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar
C) Fiscal Behavior Incentive
D) Invoice Culture Drive

Ans : B) Mera Bill Mera Adhikaar

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in the Durand Cup final

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal faced each other in the Durand Cup final on September 3, 2023 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.

  • East Bengal reached the Durand Cup final, defeating NorthEast United FC 5-3 on penalties in the first semi-final
  • Mohun Bagan beat FC Goa 2-1 in the 2nd semifinal on 31 August.

The last time the two teams met in the summit clash of the tournament was in 2004, where East Bengal walked away with the title, becoming the joint-most successful team in the tournament, with each side having 16 titles each.

Q.: Which two football teams competed against each other in the Durand Cup final held on September 3, 2023?

A) Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting
B) East Bengal and Churchill Brothers
C) Mohun Bagan and East Bengal
D) Bengaluru FC and ATK Mohun Bagan

Ans : C) Mohun Bagan and East Bengal

Special Session of Parliament from 18-22 September 2023

The government has decided to call a Special Session of Parliament from September 18 to 22 and it will have five sittings.  The information was given by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.

There is no official word on the agenda of the session yet, however there is speculation that, this special session may see bills for ‘One Nation, One Election’, Uniform Civil Code and women’s reservation.

Q.: Who is the current Parliamentary Affairs Minister ?

A) Pralhad Joshi
B) Narendra Modi
C) Amit Shah
D) Rajnath Singh

Ans : A) Pralhad Joshi

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