General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 – 02nd July

Q1. International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21st to promote the numerous benefits of practicing yoga. Which numbered International Yoga Day is observed this year?
(a) 8th
(b) 6th
(c) 5th
(d) 9th
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which bank has recently launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility for its customers to withdraw money from ATMs using the United Payment Interface (UPI), eliminating the need for a physical card?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) Bank of Baroda
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) Indian Bank
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which ministry announced that the central government has launched a new collection of courses called “Dakshta” (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform?
(a) Education Ministry
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology
(c) Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship
(d) Personnel Ministry
(e) None of the above

Q4. Dr Abdulla Al Mandous has been elected as the new President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for a four-year term from 2023 to 2027. Dr Abdulla Al Mandous is meteorologist of which country?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) India
(c) Brazil
(d) UAE
(e) None of the above

Q5. The theme of International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2023 is “Bridging the gender digital divide to prevent, address and respond to conflict-related sexual violence“.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is a United Nations observance on which of the day to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence?
(a) June 22
(b) June 12
(c) June 19
(d) June 7
(e) None of the above

Q6. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with which Indian institute to develop a touchless biometric capture system that is easy to use and accessible from anywhere?
(a) IISc Bangalore
(b) IIT Madras
(c) IIT Bombay
(d) IIM Ahmedabad
(e) None of the above

Q7. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries have kicked off military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member. Which of the following nation is the newest member of NATO countries?
(a) Switzerland
(b) Finland
(c) Ecuador
(d) Ukraine
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Mekedatu project has recently become a topic of discussion in the news as Karnataka urges Tamil Nadu’s support for balancing reservoir. The discussion for construction of a balancing reservoir is made across which river?
(a) Krishna
(b) Godavari
(c) Tungbhadra
(d) Cauvery
(e) None of the above

Q9. Give the name of Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President who has passed away at the age of 91.
(a) Pankaj Gupta
(b) Moin-ul-Haq
(c) D Moir
(d) A.R. Khaleel
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which Small Finance Bank has entered into a partnership with IBM Consulting to develop and construct a digital banking platform?
(a) Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
(b) Equitas Small Finance Bank
(c) AU Small Finance Bank
(d) Jana Small Finance Bank
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(d)
Sol. 9th International Yoga Day has been observed on 21st June 2023. Every year, the 21st of June marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, known as the longest day of the year.

S2. Ans (b)
Sol. Bank of Baroda, a prominent public lender, has recently launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility for its customers. This innovative service allows customers to withdraw money from ATMs using the United Payment Interface (UPI), eliminating the need for a physical card.

S3. Ans(d)
Sol. The Personnel Ministry announced that the central government has launched a new collection of courses called “Dakshta” (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has established Karmayogi Bharat, a government-owned not-for-profit special purpose vehicle, to steer the mission’s fundamental goals.

S4.Ans (d)
Sol. A meteorologist of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dr Abdulla Al Mandous has been elected as the new President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for a four-year term from 2023 to 2027.
He will succeed Prof Gerhard Adrian from the German Meteorological Service, who served as WMO President since June 2019.

S5. Ans(c)
Sol. T International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is a United Nations observance on June 19 to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a touchless biometric capture system that is easy to use and accessible from anywhere.

S7. Ans(b)
Sol. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries have kicked off military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint training in the Arctic region since becoming part of the Western alliance in April.

S8. Ans(d)
Sol. The Mekedatu project has recently become a topic of discussion in the news, with Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, D K Shivakumar, advocating for the construction of a balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River near Kanakapura.

S9. Ans(d)
Sol. Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President A.R. Khaleel passed away. He was 91. Khaleel, who had served as the president of the Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) for 28 years, had also served as the AIFF treasurer and executive committee member.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. Equitas Small Finance Bank has entered into a partnership with IBM Consulting to develop and construct a digital banking platform.
This collaboration aims to enhance Equitas’ digital product offerings and service capabilities, as the bank adapts its business for the digital-first generation.