General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-01 October

Q1. According to the latest report from global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), what is the rank of India in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index?
(a) 178
(b) 161
(c) 105
(d) 96
(e) None of the above

Q2. India has shown progress by moving up eight places to rank 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity. Which country tops in World Economic Forum (WEF)’s annual Gender Gap Report for 2023?
(a) Denmark
(b) Iceland
(c) USA
(d) New Zealand
(e) None of the above

Q3. The Central Pollution Control Board has recently released Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 (Clean Air Survey) report. Which Indian city has been ranked topped in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Clean Air Survey?
(a) Indore
(b) Amaravati
(c) Shimla
(d) Panaji
(e) None of the above

Q4. Which of the following country’s men’s teams has become the no. 1 ranked team in all formats of cricket recently?
(a) South Africa
(b) England
(c) Australia
(d) India
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which of the following Indian cities has been ranked as the best Indian city for students in the QS Best Student Cities 2024 ranking?
(a) Delhi
(b) Kolkata
(c) Indore
(d) Mumbai
(e) None of the above

Q6. In the recently released Asia University Rankings 2023 by Times Higher Education (THE), which of the following institutions/universities has emerged as the leading university in India?
(a) IIIT Allahabad
(b) IIT Madras
(c) IISc Bangalore
(d) IIM Ahmedabad
(e) None of the above

Q7. As per Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index, which country has achieved the top rank among 154 nations in grassroots crypto adoption?
(a) USA
(b) Germany
(c) Israel
(d) India
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which Indian state ranked the most ‘innovative’ State in the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey?
(a) Gujarat
(b) West Bengal
(c) Karnataka
(d) Uttarakhand
(e) None of the above

Q9. Which of the following companies stands out as the only Indian company to make it into the top 100 rankings after claiming the 64th position with an impressive overall score of 88.38?
(a) Tata Consultancy Services
(b) Infosys
(c) HCL Tech
(d) Wipro
(e) None of the above

Q10. As per the QS World University Rankings 2024, which university/educational institution retain its position at the pinnacle of the rankings for the 12th consecutive year?
(a) Harvard University
(b) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(c) University of Oxford
(d) University of Cambridge
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)
Sol. According to the latest report from global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), India has slipped to the 161st position out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
The report was released by RSF, and it indicates a decline in India’s ranking for press freedom.

S2. Ans (b)
Sol. Iceland ranked the first with highest a gender gap score of 91.2%.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released the annual Gender Gap Report for 2023, which measures the gender disparity in various aspects of society.

S3. Ans(a)
Sol. Indore tops Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Clean Air Survey.
In cities with a population exceeding one million, Indore secured the top spot, followed by Agra and Thane. Bhopal, a notable performer, stood fifth, while the national capital, Delhi, claimed the ninth spot.

S4. Ans (d)
Sol. After their 5-wicket win against Australia, India became the number 1 ranked team in all three formats i.e. Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. India displaced Pakistan from the top of the ODI rankings while they lead England in the T20I rankings.
India (116 rating points) displaced their arch-rivals Pakistan (115) at the top of the rankings after the win in the first ODI. Australia remains third but the gap between the top two has now widened after they dropped two points to 111.

S5. Ans(d)
Sol. Mumbai has been ranked as the best Indian city for students in the QS Best Student Cities 2024 ranking. However, its global ranking dropped to 118, indicating a decline from the previous year’s position.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. In the recently released Asia University Rankings 2023 by Times Higher Education (THE), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)Bangalore has emerged as the leading university in India.
The rankings highlight the performance and reputation of universities across Asia.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. India has achieved the top rank among 154 nations in grassroots crypto adoption, displaying remarkable resilience in the face of challenging regulatory conditions, as revealed by Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. A survey on the degree of innovation among manufacturing firms found that Karnataka, overall, is the most “innovative” State, followed by Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
The National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22, released earlier this month, also found that innovation in manufacturing is the lowest in the Northeastern states (excluding Assam), followed by Bihar.

S9. Ans(b)
Sol. Infosys stands out as the only Indian company to make it into the top 100 rankings, claiming the 64th position with an impressive overall score of 88.38.
The company has earned a ‘very high’ growth rate, a testament to its commitment to excellence. On sustainability, Infosys ranked 135, and 103 for employee-satisfaction.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. The QS World University Rankings 2024 have been released, showcasing the top universities globally. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) retains its position at the pinnacle of the rankings for the 12th consecutive year.