General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-05th October

Q1. Who launched PM Vishwakarma Yojana to support traditional craftsmen and local artisans throughout the country?
(a) Narendra Singh Tomar
(b) Santosh Gangwar
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Piyush Goyal
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which of the following one established a four-member committee composed of senior officers to devise strategies and recommendations aimed at achieving gender parity in the aviation industry?
(a) Directorate General of Civil Aviation
(b) Airport Authority of India
(c) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(d) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(e) None of the above

Q3. The Indian government is set to launch the ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikar‘ invoice incentive scheme to promote the habit of requesting bills during purchases, thereby fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and accountability. From which date the ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikar‘ invoice incentive scheme is going to commence?
(a) 31 October 2023
(b) 1 January 2024
(c) 1 September 2023
(d) 30 November 2023
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Ministry of Defence in India has taken a significant decision to undertake a comprehensive revamp of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by forming 9-member panel committee. Who will head 9-member committee?
(a) Samir V Kamat
(b) S. Somanath
(c) Lt. Gen. Subrata Saha
(d) K. Vijay Raghavan
(e) None of the above

Q5. In a significant move towards enhancing urban transportation and promoting electric mobility, the Union Cabinet has given its nod to the “PM-eBus Sewa” scheme. How much amount of financial support will be provided by the central government for the PM-eBus Sewa?
(a) Rs. 43, 000 crore
(b) Rs. 72,000 crore
(c) Rs. 20,000 crore
(d) Rs. 63,000 crore
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which of the following scheme has been honored with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) in recognition of its groundbreaking application of emerging technologies to deliver citizen-centric services?
(a) Swavalamban
(b) Digital India
(c) SVAMITVA
(d) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
(e) None of the above

Q7. The Indian government announced the formation of a committee to delve into the feasibility of ‘One Nation, One Election’. Who will lead the committee on possibility of ‘One Nation, One Election’?
(a) Draupadi Murmu
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) N.V. Ramana
(d) Ram Nath Kovind
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which state government has launched the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme to connect tribal sub-plan areas with primary health centers and ashramshalas (residential schools) through main roads?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Haryana
(d) Mizoram
(e) None of the above

Q9. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has established a standing committee dedicated to regularly assessing cyber threats associated with existing and emerging technologies. Who chaired 10-member committee?
(a) PS Jagannatham
(b) G V Ramakrishna
(c) Apoorva Chawla
(d) Debasish Panda
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which state government has taken a progressive step by including the transgender community in its universal pension scheme called ‘Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana’?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Gujarat
(d) Telangana
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. PM Narendra Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana that offers subsidized loans of up to Rs 2 lakh to craftsmen, aiming to alleviate financial constraints that might impede their artistic pursuits.
Under the umbrella of the Vishwakarma Yojana, a dedicated allocation of Rs 13,000 crore has been earmarked to empower artisans across the country.
S2. Ans (a)
Sol. The DGCA established a four-member committee composed of senior officers to devise strategies and recommendations aimed at achieving gender parity in the industry. The committee’s objective is to propose actionable measures that the DGCA can implement to foster gender equality in the aviation sector.

S3. Ans (c)
Sol. This pioneering scheme, scheduled to commence from September 1, aims to promote the habit of requesting bills during purchases, thereby fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and accountability.
The ‘Mera Bill Mera Adhikar’ scheme, conceptualized by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), is designed to instill a sense of confidence and assurance among consumers while making purchases.

S4. Ans (d)
Sol. The newly appointed committee will be led by K. Vijay Raghavan, former Principal Scientific Advisor to the government.
To spearhead this transformation, a nine-member committee has been formed, bringing together experts from the defence sector, industry, and academia.
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. The PM-eBus Sewa scheme is projected to incur a total cost of Rs 57,613 crore. To facilitate its implementation, the Central government will provide financial support of Rs 20,000 crore. The scheme’s scope extends over a period of 10 years.
A notable emphasis will be placed on cities lacking organized bus services. Implementation of the scheme is projected to result in the creation of 45,000 to 55,000 direct job opportunities.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been honored with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) in recognition of its groundbreaking application of emerging technologies to deliver citizen-centric services.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. On 1st September, the Indian government announced the formation of a committee led by former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, to delve into the feasibility of ‘One Nation, One Election.’
‘One Nation, One Election’ is a concept aimed at synchronizing elections for the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India’s Parliament) and all state assemblies.
The central idea is to hold these elections simultaneously, either on a single day or within a specific time frame.
S8. Ans(a)
Sol. The Maharashtra government has launched the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme which aims to link all tribal villages in 17 districts of Maharashtra with main roads, effectively addressing the challenges faced by these communities in accessing essential services.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The 10-member committee is chaired by PS Jagannatham, a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of technology and cyber security.
This committee is not only tasked with identifying vulnerabilities but also with recommending necessary changes to fortify the cyber security framework within the insurance sector.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. The Jharkhand government has taken a progressive step by including the transgender community in its universal pension scheme.
The council of ministers has approved the proposal of Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana for transgender people under the social assistance scheme. The eligible beneficiary will receive Rs 1,000 per month as financial aid.