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

Q1. Which bank has taken a groundbreaking step by launching the ‘Infinity Savings Account’ to cater to the needs of digitally savvy customers who are avid users of subscription-based services?

(a) Indian Bank

(b) Axis Bank

(c) Federal Bank

(d) Bank of Baroda

(e) None of the above

Q2. The Department of Public Enterprise (DPE) conferred ‘Navratna Status’ upon Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF). Where is the headquarters of RCF located?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Ahmedabad

(d) Mumbai

(e) None of the above

Q3. In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24, which state has emerged as the front-runner in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Gujarat

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Uttar Pradesh

(e) None of the above

Q4. The National Green Tribunal is a specialized judicial body equipped with expertise solely for the purpose of adjudicating environmental cases in the country. Who has been appointed as Chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT)?

(a) Sheo Kumar Sing

(b) Prakash Shrivastava

(c) A.K Goel

(d) V Ramaswami

(e) None of the above

Q5. An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has embarked on a significant journey, marking the first-ever participation in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23. Where the biennial multilateral tri-service exercise named ‘BRIGHT STAR-23’ is being organized?

(a) India

(b) USA

(c) Egypt

(d) Greece

(e) None of the above

Q6. Who secured the gold medal in the U-17 category of the prestigious Asian Junior Squash Individual Championships?

(a) Aparajitha Balamurukan

(b) Anahat Singh

(c) Janet Vidhi

(d) Surbhi Misra

(e) None of the above

Q7. Give the name of an Indian badminton player who secured the bronze medal in the men’s singles category at the prestigious BWF World Badminton Championships 2023.

(a) Kidambi Srikanth

(b) Lakshya Sen

(c) HS Prannoy

(d) B Sai Praneeth

(e) None of the above

Q8. Where the ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) took place on the theme of “Enhancing Democracy and Effective Governance in the Digital Era,”?

(a) Kolkata, West Bengal

(b) Indore, Madhya Pradesh

(c) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

(d) Udaipur, Rajasthan

(e) None of the above

Q9. On which day the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed annually?

(a) August 22

(b) August 2

(c) August 29

(d) August 18

(e) None of the above

Q10. Which country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with India in the field of civil aviation for opening the possibilities of furthering air transport between two countries and introducing an open sky policy?

(a) Denmark

(b) Australia

(c) Germany

(d) New Zealand

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)

Sol. Axis Bank, a prominent player in India’s private banking sector, has taken a groundbreaking step by launching the ‘Infinity Savings Account.’ This innovative savings account variant is designed to cater to the needs of digitally savvy customers who are avid users of subscription-based services.

With the ‘Infinity Savings Account,’ Axis Bank is set to redefine the banking experience, offering exclusive privileges and removing barriers that traditionally accompany banking services.

S2. Ans (d)

Sol. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. (RCF) is an Indian government-owned enterprise headquartered in Mumbai, primarily engaged in the production of chemicals and fertilizers.

Navratnas constitute a group of public sector firms endowed with the financial independence to invest up to Rs 1000 crore without necessitating approval from the central government.

S3. Ans(c)

Sol. In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24, Maharashtra has emerged as the front-runner in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proudly announced that the state secured the top position by attracting FDI amounting to Rs 36,634 crore.

S4. Ans (b)

Sol. Justice Prakash Shrivastava has been appointed as Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). After the former Chairperson Justice A.K Goel retired.

He Practised on Tax, Civil and Constitutional sides in the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. He was later appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh on January 18, 2008, and became a permanent Judge on January 15, 2010.

S5. Ans(c)

Sol. An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has embarked on a significant journey, marking the first-ever participation in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23. This biennial multilateral tri-service exercise is taking place at Cairo (West) Air Base in Egypt, spanning from August 27 to September 16, 2023.

Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 gathers not only the IAF but also contingents from esteemed nations such as the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Qatar.

S6. Ans(b)

Sol. Anahat Singh secured the gold medal in the U-17 category of the prestigious Asian Junior Squash Individual Championships, a remarkable achievement that adds another jewel to her growing crown of accomplishments.

Last year, Anahat made her mark in the Asian Junior Squash Individual Championships held in Thailand, where she secured her first gold medal in this prestigious event.

S7. Ans(c)

Sol. Indian badminton player HS Prannoy secured the bronze medal in the men’s singles category at the prestigious BWF World Badminton Championships 2023. Prannoy faced elimination during the semi-finals against Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a match held in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The 31-year-old HS Prannoy etched his name in Indian badminton history by becoming only the fifth Indian men’s singles player to clinch a medal at the BWF World Badminton Championships.

S8. Ans(d)

Sol. The eagerly awaited Ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) took place in the historic city of Udaipur, located in the state of Rajasthan.

With the core objective of exploring the theme “Enhancing Democracy and Effective Governance in the Digital Era,” the conference aimed to facilitate insightful discussions and exchange of ideas among its participants.

S9. Ans(a)

Sol. The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed annually on August 22nd.

The day was adopted at the 73rd UN General Assembly on 28 May 2019 as proposed by Poland. It spreads awareness that international communities must work together to achieve justice for the survivors of past abuses by holding perpetrators accountable and demonstrating to governments that action must be taken to ‘never again’ tolerate genocide or other atrocities.

S10. Ans(d)

Sol. In a significant move aimed at bolstering collaboration in the field of civil aviation, the governments of India and New Zealand have recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

This MoU has opened the possibilities of furthering air transport between our two countries. With the introduction of an open sky policy and the expansion of point of calls, the aviation landscape is set to witness a transformation.