General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -07th August

Q1. Who inaugurated the new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Jyotiraditya Scindia
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Rajnath Singh
(e) None of the above

Q2. Finance Ministry has appointed whom as a Member in the Board of International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA)?
(a) Suresh Patel
(b) Pramod Rao
(c) Rishi Mahant
(d) Himanshu Seth
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which state government has taken a significant step towards enhancing its forest cover and combating climate change by announcing a massive initiative called ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan‘?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Assam
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Kerala
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network witnessed remarkable growth in July 2023, setting new records in both transaction volume and value. UPI transactions surged by how much percent in July over year-on-year?
(a) 22%
(b) 11%
(c) 66%
(d) 44%
(e) None of the above

Q5. How much amount has been donated by India to the United Nations to support the promotion of the Hindi language?
(a) $1 million
(b) $5 million
(c) $2 million
(d) $10 million
(e) None of the above

Q6. India commemorates National Broadcasting Day to honor the profound influence of radio in our lives. On which day National Broadcasting Day is observed for discussing the role of broadcasting in shaping a modern India and exploring new mediums of communication?
(a) 24 July
(b) 22 July
(c) 20 July
(d) 23 July
(e) None of the above

Q7. Which Indian state has launched Sanjeevani Project to enhance the lives of farmers by providing them with convenient and high-quality livestock care services at their doorstep, utilizing telemedicine and technology?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which country has officially become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during an India-hosted virtual summit of the influential grouping?
(a) Singapore
(b) Maldives
(c) Iran
(d) Saudi Arabia
(e) None of the above

Q9. Reserve Bank holds 33rd conference of State Finance secretaries on the focus theme of ‘Debt Sustainability: States’ Perspective’. Where the 33rd conference of state finance secretaries was held?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) New Delhi
(d) Allahabad
(e) None of the above

Q10. The Indian men’s football team emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout against Kuwait 5-4 in a thrilling penalty shootout, securing the SAFF Championship 2023 title at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. How many times India won SAFF Championship with including this year’s championship?
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 5th
(d) 9th
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate the new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair via video conferencing.
S2. Ans (b)
Sol. Finance Ministry has appointed Pramod Rao, Executive Director, SEBI, as a Member in the Board of International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA).
Rao has replaced Sujit Prasad, Executive Director SEBI, who was appointed as a Member (representing SEBI) in IFSCA in July 2020.
S3. Ans (b)
Sol. The Assam government has taken a significant step towards enhancing its forest cover and combating climate change by announcing a massive initiative called ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan‘.
This ambitious project aims to plant 1 crore saplings in a single day in September, marking a crucial milestone in the state’s efforts to boost its green economy and contribute to the fight against global warming.
S4.Ans (d)
Sol. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network witnessed remarkable growth in July 2023, setting new records in both transaction volume and value.
After a minor dip in June, UPI transactions surged by 44% year-on-year (YoY) and reached a staggering ₹15.34 lakh crore.
S5. Ans (a)
Sol. India has donated $1 million to the United Nations to support the promotion of the Hindi language.
India’s Permanent Representative, Ruchira Kamboj, presented the donation cheque and reaffirmed India’s commitment to promoting the use of Hindi at the United Nations.

S6. Ans (d)
Sol. On July 23rd, India commemorates National Broadcasting Day to honor the profound influence of radio in our lives.
This significant day marks the inception of India’s first-ever radio broadcast, known as “All India Radio (AIR).”
To celebrate this occasion, All India Radio (AIR) organized a symposium in New Delhi focused on discussing the role of broadcasting in shaping a modern India and exploring new mediums of communication.
S7. Ans (d)
Sol. The economy of Himachal Pradesh is predominantly reliant on agriculture and animal husbandry. The rural households in the state consider livestock care as a crucial aspect, given the livestock population of approximately 4.41 million.

The state government has initiated a project named Sanjeevani to uplift the livelihood of small dairy farmers and livestock owners.
S8. Ans (c)
Sol. Iran has officially become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during an India-hosted virtual summit of the influential grouping.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the people of Iran on this significant occasion.

S9. Ans (a)
Sol. The 33rd Conference of the State Finance Secretaries was held in Mumbai.
The event was attended by Finance Secretaries from 23 states, one Union Territory, officials from the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Controller General of Accounts, and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
S10. Ans (d)
Sol. Ranked 100th in the latest FIFA rankings, India triumphed in their 9th SAFF Championship out of 14 editions. This victory marked their second consecutive triumph after winning the Intercontinental Cup the previous month.