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

Q1. MakeMyTrip has announced collaboration with Ministry of Tourism to launch ‘Traveller’s Map of India’ Microsite to introduce over 600 unique and unconventional travel destinations. Who is the union minister for Ministry of Tourism?

(a) G. Kishan Reddy

(b) Anurag Thakur

(c) Meenakshi Lekhi

(d) Nitin Gadkari

(e) None of the above

Q2. Operation Kaveri is the latest evacuation operation initiated by India to rescue its citizens and friendly nations’ citizens from war zones. India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from which country?

(a) Ukraine

(b) Iraq

(c) Russia

(d) Sudan

(e) None of the above

Q3. Who launched the Chief Minister’s Solar Mission in his state with an investment of Rs. 500 crore to transform the state’s energy landscape and contribute to its sustainable development?

(a) Bhupesh Baghel

(b) Shivraj Singh Chouhan

(c) YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

(d) Conrad K Sangma

(e) None of the above

Q4. As per the announcement by the Centre, who has been appointment as the part-time chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recently?

(a) Mrugank Madhukar Paranjape

(b) Neelkanth Mishra

(c) Nilesh Shah

(d) A. Balasubramanian

(e) None of the above

Q5. Which of the company has joined forces with Norway’s national payment and electronic identity system ‘BankID BankAxept’ to fortify Norway’s financial infrastructure, focusing on resilience, security, and availability?

(a) Tata Consultancy Services

(b) Infosys

(c) Wipro

(d) IBM

(e) None of the above

Q6. Give the name of young spin bowler who has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL).

(a) Preeti Bose

(b) Shweta Sehrawat

(c) Shreyanka Patil

(d) Harleen Deol

(e) None of the above

Q7. With which bank the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of renewable energy projects across India?

(a) Axis Bank

(b) Bank of Maharashtra

(c) ICICI Bank

(d) State Bank of India

(e) None of the above

Q8. According to the Information and Broadcasting ministry Anurag Thakur, who will be honored with India’s highest recognition in the world of cinema Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award?

(a) Rekha

(b) Shabana Azmi

(c) Hema Malini

(d) Waheeda Rehman

(e) None of the above

Q9. The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was initiated by the Indian National Congress. Which anniversary has been marked by India on 8th August 2023?

(a) 81st

(b) 83rd

(c) 80th

(d) 88th

(e) None of the above

Q10. World Tourism Day is observed on 27 September globally to focus on promoting tourism in various parts of the world. What is the theme of World Tourism Day 2023?

(a) Rethinking Tourism

(b) Tourism for Inclusive Growth

(c) Tourism and green investment

(d) Tourism and Rural Development

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. G. Kishan Reddy is union minister for Ministry of Tourism.
The ‘Traveller’s Map of India’ resonates with the sentiments of every Indian explorer. This endeavor will grant every individual the authority to advocate for the nation’s cultural, historical, natural, and geographical wonders.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from the unrest-stricken Sudan. As per External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s tweet, the operation is currently in progress, and roughly 500 Indians have already arrived at Port Sudan.

S3. Ans (d)
Sol. In a significant step towards harnessing renewable energy and reducing power deficits, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the Chief Minister’s Solar Mission.
The mission, backed by an investment of Rs 500 crore from the government over the next five years, is set to transform the state’s energy landscape and contribute to its sustainable development.

S4. Ans (b)
Sol. The Centre has announced the appointment of Neelkanth Mishra as the part-time Chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Mr. Mishra, known for his expertise in economics and research, currently serves as the Chief Economist of Axis Bank and also holds the position of Head of Global Research at Axis Capital.

S5. Ans(a)
Sol. In a strategic move, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a prominent player in the IT industry, has joined forces with Norway’s national payment and electronic identity system, BankID BankAxept.
Norway’s national payment system, BankAxept, stands at the core of the country’s payment ecosystem. Remarkably, 80% of card payments in Norway are processed through the BankAxept card. BankID is the go-to electronic identity verification solution in Norway.
S6. Ans(c)
Sol. Young spin bowler Shreyanka Patil has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). Interestingly, Patil is also the first Indian player to be offered a contract in an overseas league before making her international debut.

S7. Ans(b)
Sol. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has joined forces with Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the field of renewable energy sector.

S8. Ans(d)
Sol. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, announced that the seasoned and accomplished actor, Waheeda Rehman, will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, India’s highest recognition in the world of cinema.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The Quit India Movement was a historic event in India’s struggle for Independence from British colonial rule.
The year 2023 marks the 81st anniversary of this momentous movement that changed the course of India’s history. As we commemorate this significant milestone, it is essential to reflect the ideals and sacrifices of the past, drawing inspiration for the present and the future.

S10. Ans(c)
Sol. This World Tourism Day 2023, the UNWTO, under the theme “Tourism and green investment” highlights the need for more and better-targeted investments for the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN roadmap for a better world by 2030.