68th BPSC Prelims 2023 Question Paper
Explore the complete solved question paper for 68th BPSC Prelims 2023 featuring 150 solved questions with bilingual (English & Hindi) explanations, official answer key, and subject weightage breakdown.
What is the name of the Tesla humanoid robot launched in October 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Optimus is the name of the Tesla humanoid robot launched in October 2022 by Elon Musk.
Pepper is a humanoid robot developed by SoftBank Robotics, and Atlas is created by Boston Dynamics.
Which of the following space agencies announced that it had successfully used steam to propel its EQUULEUS spacecraft?
Detailed Explanation:
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) successfully demonstrated water propulsion technology on its EQUULEUS (EQUilibriUm Lunar-Earth point 6U Spacecraft) mission.
The spacecraft uses steam from heated water as a propellant, making it an innovative green propulsion system for small satellites and CubeSats, reducing reliance on traditional chemical fuels.
The Embassy of which country applied for a GI Tag for "Nihonshu" for the first time in India?
Detailed Explanation:
Japan's Embassy applied for a GI (Geographical Indication) Tag for "Nihonshu" (Japanese sake/rice wine) in India, marking the first time a foreign embassy sought GI protection in India.
Nihonshu is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, and the GI tag aims to protect its authenticity and geographical origin in the Indian market.
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Which of the following countries, along with Senegal, launched the International Drought Resilience Alliance during COP27?
Detailed Explanation:
The International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA) was launched by Spain and Senegal during COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (November 2022).
The alliance aims to help countries build resilience against droughts and desertification through enhanced coordination, policy support, and resource mobilization, particularly benefiting vulnerable developing nations.
Which of the following is Collins Dictionary's word of the year 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Collins Dictionary declared "Permacrisis" as the Word of the Year 2022, defined as an extended period of instability and insecurity.
The term reflects the multiple crises faced globally in 2022 including the Ukraine war, cost-of-living crisis, climate emergencies, and political instability. Other shortlisted words included Lawfare (use of legal systems as a weapon) and Carolean (relating to King Charles III's reign).
Which of the following laboratories claimed a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough in December 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California achieved a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough in December 2022.
The National Ignition Facility (NIF) at LLNL successfully demonstrated net energy gain from fusion for the first time, where energy output exceeded energy input in a controlled fusion reaction.
Los Alamos and Oak Ridge National Laboratories are prominent U.S. research facilities but were not involved in this specific fusion milestone.
What was the theme of World Space Week, 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
World Space Week 2022 was observed from 4–10 October 2022 with the theme "Space and Sustainability".
This theme highlighted the importance of achieving sustainability in space and using space-based technologies to support sustainable development on Earth, addressing issues like space debris and long-term space exploration.
Who among the following recently received the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel, The Seven Moons of Maali almeida?
Detailed Explanation:
Shehan Karunatilaka, a Sri Lankan author, won the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida.
Michael Ondaatje is also a Sri Lankan-born Canadian author who won the Booker Prize in 1992 for The English Patient, but he did not win in 2022. Pradeep Mathew is a fictional character from Karunatilaka's earlier novel Chinaman.
Which of the following is the world's largest volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years?
Detailed Explanation:
Mauna Loa, located in Hawaii, USA, is the world's largest active volcano and erupted in November 2022 for the first time in 38 years (since 1984).
Haleakalā is a dormant volcano in Hawaii, Mount St. Helens is located in Washington state and last erupted in 2008, making Option 3 the correct answer.
What is the name of the recently launched final module of China's Tiangong Space Station?
Detailed Explanation:
Mengtian (meaning 'Dreaming of Heavens') is the final and third module of China's Tiangong Space Station, launched in October 2022.
The other two modules are Tianhe (core module, launched April 2021) and Wentian (laboratory module, launched July 2022). Mengtian serves as a scientific laboratory module equipped with advanced research facilities for microgravity experiments.
Which month of the year is celebrated as Rashtriya Poshan Maah or National Nutrition Month under the Poshan Abhiyaan of the Government of India?
Detailed Explanation:
Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) is celebrated every year in the month of September under the Poshan Abhiyaan launched by the Government of India in March 2018.
The initiative aims to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers through a jan-andolan (people's movement) approach involving awareness campaigns, community participation, and convergence of various ministries.
In the 90th Indian Air Force Day, celebrated on 8th October, 2022, an hour-long air display of eighty aircrafts was carried out over which of the following locations?
Detailed Explanation:
The 90th Indian Air Force Day was celebrated on 8th October 2022 with a grand air display at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh.
The event featured approximately 80 aircraft showcasing aerial maneuvers and formations, marking the first time the celebration was held outside the National Capital Region (NCR), traditionally hosted at Hindon Air Base.
The President of India inaugurated 'PARAM KAMRUPA' Supercomputer facility at which of the following IITs?
Detailed Explanation:
PARAM KAMRUPA supercomputer was inaugurated by the President of India at IIT Guwahati in 2024.
It is part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) and has a computing capacity of 1.66 petaflops, designed to support research in climate modeling, computational chemistry, bioinformatics, and AI/ML applications.
India's first floating financial literacy camp was organized recently by India Post Payments Bank in which of the following locations?
Detailed Explanation:
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) organized India's first floating financial literacy camp in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir in 2024.
The camp was conducted on a shikara (houseboat) on Dal Lake to promote digital banking and financial inclusion among local communities, particularly those living on houseboats and in remote areas around the lake.
Which animal has been approved as a food animal by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in November 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Himalayan yak was approved as a food animal by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in November 2022.
This decision allows yak meat and milk products to be legally sold and consumed in India, benefiting high-altitude communities in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh where yak rearing is traditionally practiced.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the first greenfield airport 'Donyi Polo Airport' in which of the following locations?
Detailed Explanation:
Donyi Polo Airport is located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh and was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in November 2022.
It is the first greenfield airport in the state, named after Donyi-Polo (the Sun and Moon worship tradition of the indigenous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh).
Which of the following cities was not conferred with five-star garbage-free city rank according to Swachh Survekshan, 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
Swachh Survekshan 2022 awarded five-star garbage-free city certification to Navi Mumbai, Surat, and Bhopal, among other cities.
All three cities listed in options 1, 2, and 3 received the five-star rating, making "None of the above" the correct answer since none of them was NOT conferred with this rank.
Which of the following committees submitted a report on gas pricing, recommending complete pricing freedom from January 1, 2026?
Detailed Explanation:
The Kirit Parikh Committee was constituted to review the gas pricing framework in India and submitted its report recommending complete pricing freedom from January 1, 2026.
The committee proposed a graded approach: a reasonable floor and ceiling price till December 31, 2025, followed by full market-driven pricing thereafter to boost domestic gas production and investment.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) in November 2022 with field videography of the country's how many languages?
Detailed Explanation:
The Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) was completed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in November 2022 with field videography covering 576 languages across the country.
This comprehensive linguistic documentation exercise aimed to preserve and document India's linguistic diversity, making Option 1 (576) the correct answer.
Which of the following Union Ministries recently launched the YUVA 2.0 Scheme in 2022?
Detailed Explanation:
The YUVA 2.0 (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors) Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Education in October 2022 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The scheme aims to train young authors below 30 years in writing, editing, and publishing books, promoting reading, writing, and book culture in India, and encouraging young minds to understand Indian democracy, constitutional values, and national development.
68th BPSC Prelims 2023 Questions Paper - Subject-wise Question Distribution
General Science
29 Qs (19.3%)Current Affairs
28 Qs (18.7%)Bihar Special
24 Qs (16%)Modern History
16 Qs (10.7%)Indian Polity
12 Qs (8%)General Mental Ability
9 Qs (6%)Indian Geography
7 Qs (4.7%)Indian Economy
7 Qs (4.7%)Medieval History
5 Qs (3.3%)Ancient History
5 Qs (3.3%)World Geography
5 Qs (3.3%)Environment & Ecology
3 Qs (2%)68th BPSC Prelims 2023 Question Paper - FAQs & Analysis
Q1 How many total questions were asked in 68th BPSC Prelims 2023?
Q2 What is the subject-wise question breakdown for 68th BPSC Prelims 2023?
- General Science: 29 questions (19.3%)
- Current Affairs: 28 questions (18.7%)
- Bihar Special: 24 questions (16%)
- Modern History: 16 questions (10.7%)
- Indian Polity: 12 questions (8%)
- General Mental Ability: 9 questions (6%)
- Indian Geography: 7 questions (4.7%)
- Indian Economy: 7 questions (4.7%)
- Medieval History: 5 questions (3.3%)
- Ancient History: 5 questions (3.3%)
- World Geography: 5 questions (3.3%)
- Environment & Ecology: 3 questions (2%)