General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -04th August

Q1. The National Mission on Libraries is an initiative aimed at the modernization and digital interconnection of almost 9,000 libraries throughout the country. The National Mission on Libraries initiative comes under which union ministry?
(a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(c) Ministry of Education
(d) Ministry of Culture
(e) None of the above

Q2. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced a significant change in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules in India. As per the new guidelines, companies with a turnover of more than _________ crore will be required to generate electronic invoices (e-invoices).
(a) ₹1 crore
(b) ₹10 crore
(c) ₹5 crore
(d) ₹20 crore
(e) None of the above

Q3. HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender, has achieved a significant milestone by entering the $100 billion market-capitalization club. Who is the CEO of HDFC Bank?
(a) Sashidhar Jagdishan
(b) Amitabh Chaudhary
(c) Keki Mistry
(d) Sunil Garg
(e) None of the above

Q4. The designated theme for the International Day of Cooperatives 2023 is “Cooperatives for Sustainable Development.” The International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated on which of the day every year?
(a) Second Friday of July
(b) First Saturday of July
(c) Last Sunday of July
(d) Third Monday of July
(e) None of the above

Q5. In a historic move, S Phangnon Konyak, MP in the Upper House, has been nominated as one of the vice chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha. From which state is she representing a seat in the Upper House as an MP?
(a) Nagaland
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Sikkim
(d) Meghalaya
(e) None of the above

Q6. DD Sports has partnered with 1Stadia to broadcast the highly anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup, bringing joy and excitement to fans. Which edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup is being organized?
(a) 9th
(b) 5th
(c) 15th
(d) 3rd
(e) None of the above

Q7. Which state government launched Gruha Lakshmi, an effective scheme, to provide financial assistance of Rs. 2000 to the women heads of a household?
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) West Bengal
(c) Haryana
(d) Karnataka
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which state government has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by doubling the insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)?
(a) Delhi
(b) Gujarat
(c) Odisha
(d) Assam
(e) None of the above

Q9. Who emerged victorious in the election held at Nehru Stadium and secured the position of president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)?
(a) Aadhav Arjuna
(b) Poonam Mahajan
(c) Ajay Sood
(d) K.Govindaraj
(e) None of the above

Q10. India’s aviation education landscape has witnessed a significant boost with the recent approval of the first Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in __________ by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
(a) West Bengal
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Gujarat
(d) Delhi

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (d)
Sol. The National Mission on Libraries is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture under the Government of India, aimed at the modernization and digital interconnection of almost 9,000 libraries throughout the country.
Its primary goal is to grant readers easy access to a vast array of books and information.
S2. Ans (c)
Sol. On July 28, 2023, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced a significant change in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules in India.
As per the new guidelines, companies with a turnover of more than ₹5 crores will be required to generate electronic invoices (e-invoices) for their business-to-business (B2B) transactions or exports.
S3. Ans (a)
Sol. Sashidhar Jagdishan is the CEO of HDFC Bank.

S4. Ans (b)
Sol. The International Day of Cooperatives is commemorated on July 1st and is celebrated on the first Saturday of July. This significant event unites people, communities, and organizations worldwide to honor the impressive influence of cooperative businesses.
S5. Ans (a)
Sol. In a historic move, S Phangnon Konyak, the lone Nagaland MP in the Upper House, has been nominated as one of the vice chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha.
This appointment comes as a recognition of BJP’s commitment to women empowerment.
Under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar nominated Phangnon on the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons.

S6. Ans (a)
Sol. DD Sports has partnered with 1Stadia to broadcast the highly anticipated 9th edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, bringing joy and excitement to fans.
The tournament, starting on July 20, 2023, will mark the inaugural occasion when the World Cup is co-hosted by two countries, namely Australia and New Zealand.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. Registration for Gruha Lakshmi starts on 19th July 2023, an effective scheme launched by the Karnataka Government to provide financial assistance to women heads of a household.
The beneficiaries of Gruha Lakshmi Yojana would be able to register for free without being lured by any middleman.
Gruha Lakshmi Scheme is an effective scheme launched to provide financial assistance of Rs.2000 per month to the women head of a household.

S8. Ans (b)
Sol. The state government of Gujarat has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by doubling the insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
Starting from the 11th of July, beneficiaries of PMJAY in Gujarat will now receive an insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs, a twofold rise from the previous coverage of Rs 5 lakhs.

S9. Ans (a)
Sol. Aadhav Arjuna, the president of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association (TNBA), emerged victorious in the election held at Nehru Stadium and secured the position of president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI).

S10. Ans (b)
Sol. India’s aviation education landscape has witnessed a significant boost with the recent approval of the first Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Tamil Nadu by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

EKVI Air Training Organization Pvt Ltd has been granted permission to operate from Salem Airport, marking a significant milestone for aspiring pilots in the region.