General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 – 04th July

Q1. Which bank has initiated a unique campaign in Chennai, titled ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is me,’ to celebrate the rich culture and stories of the local community?
(a) Federal Bank
(b) Bandhan Bank
(c) DBS Bank
(d) Canara Bank
(e) None of the above

Q2. The City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) program has been approved by the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. CITIIS 2.0 program will be implemented for which time of period?
(a) 2024-2029
(b) 2025-2030
(c) 2023-2027
(d) 2026- 2030
(e) None of the above

Q3. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) in India has recently cracked down on over 150 websites and YouTube-based news channels since May 2021. These actions were taken in violation of which Section of the Information Technology (IT) Act?
(a) Section 51A
(b) Section 39A
(c) Section 69A
(d) Section 45A
(e) None of the above

Q4. The International Labour Organization initiated this event in 2002, turning it into an international occasion. On which day World Day Against Child Labour is observed to inspire a global movement against child labour?
(a) June 18
(b) June 5th
(c) June 27th
(d) June 12th
(e) None of the above

Q5. The Global Day of Parents is a special observance that recognizes the critical role parents play in the lives of their children and the well-being of society as a whole. On which day the Global Day of Parents is celebrated each year?
(a) June 1st
(b) June 5th
(c) June 27th
(d) June 20th
(e) None of the above

Q6. The Geological Survey of India (GSI), an attached office to the Ministry of Mines, has its headquarters in the city, with six regional offices in Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Shillong, and Kolkata. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
(a) Dr S Raju
(b) Janardan Prasad
(c) Deepak Unadkat
(d) Govinda Ramakrishna
(e) None of the above

Q7. The inaugural Hindu-American Summit for political engagement, organized by a group of Indian Americans, was scheduled to take place at the US Capitol Hill. Which is the capital city of the USA?
(a) Los Angeles
(b) New York
(c) Boston
(d) Washington D.C.
(e) None of the above

Q8 Who has been appointed as the new chief justice of the Tripura High Court?
(a) Jaswant Singh
(b) Aparesh Kumar Singh
(c) Sumant Sinha
(d) Rohit Walia
(e) None of the above

Q9. Give the name of a veteran actress, who has been a part of 300 films including Hindi and Marathi, has passed away at the age of 94.
(a) Lalita Pawar
(b) Kanchan Ghanekar
(c) Sulochana Latkar
(d) Nirupa Roy
(e) None of the above

Q10. Give the name of a woman who born on June 18, 1911, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was a trailblazing Indian scientist and she became the first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline.
(a) Janaki Ammal
(b) Kamala Sohonie
(c) Bibha Chowdhury
(d) Rajeshwari Chatterjee
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(a)
Sol. The Federal Bank has initiated a unique campaign in Chennai, titled ‘I am Adyar, Adyar is me,’ to celebrate the rich culture and stories of the local community. The campaign transforms an entire bank branch into a museum of local stories, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of individuals who make Adyar special.
S2. Ans (c)
Sol. This program, developed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), the European Union (EU), and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), will be implemented from 2023 to 2027.
S3. Ans(c)
Sol. These actions were taken in response to the production of content deemed “anti-India” and in violation of Section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act. The Ministry aims to combat misinformation and safeguard India’s sovereignty and integrity.
S4.Ans (d)
Sol. World Day Against Child Labour, observed on June 12th, aims to inspire a global movement against child labour. The slogan “Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!” in 2023, it highlights the connection between social justice and the eradication of child labour.
S5. Ans(a)
Sol. The Global Day of Parents is a special observance that recognizes the critical role parents play in the lives of their children and the well-being of society as a whole. Celebrated on June 1st each year, this day serves as an opportunity to honour and appreciate the dedication, love, and sacrifices of parents worldwide.

S6. Ans(b)
Sol. Janardan Prasad has been appointed as the new Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Prasad has taken charge of the 174-year-old institution, succeeding Dr S Raju who has been the Director General since 2020.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. Washington D.C. is the capital city of USA.
The summit’s primary objective is to bring attention and support for the concerns and issues faced by the Hindu community, which has been underrepresented in politics.
S8. Ans(b)
Sol. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new chief justice of the Tripura High Court, replacing Justice Jaswant Singh who recently retired.
S9. Ans(c)
Sol. Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar has passed away at the age of 94. She has been a part of 300 films, including Hindi and Marathi.
Some of her popular films include Ab Dilli Dur Nahin, Sujata, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Dil Deke Dekho, Aasha, and Majboor, Nai Roshni, Aayi Milan Ki Bela, Gora Aur Kala, Devar, Bandini amongst others.
S10. Ans(b)
Sol. Kamala Sohonie, born on June 18, 1911, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was a trailblazing Indian scientist. She became the first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline.
Despite facing gender bias within the scientific community, including opposition from Nobel laureate CV Raman, Sohonie persevered and made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry.