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

Q1. Where is the cleantech startup She-Guard based, which emerged victorious at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific’ finals for its innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product?

(a) Afghanistan
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Pakistan
(d) Iran
(e) UAE

Q2. Who has the Maharashtra government chosen as the recipient of the prestigious ‘Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award for 2023, an esteemed playback singer and National Award winner?

(a) Arijit Singh
(b) Pritham
(c) A R Rehman
(d) Suresh Wadkar
(e) Sonu Nigam

Q3. Which player has left an indelible mark on cricket history by becoming the first to hit 50 sixes in the World Cup?

(a) Daryl Mitchell
(b) Fakhar Zaman
(c) Rohit Sharma
(d) Shreyas Iyer
(e) Glenn Maxwell

Q4. Which company has recently announced its shutdown after more than 14 years of operation?

(a) Discord
(b) Omegle
(c) Dunzo
(d) Akasa Air
(e) Pebble

Q5. Where did the ninth edition of the Joint Military exercise, known as “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023,” kick off?

(a) Mumbai
(b) Pune
(c) New Delhi
(d) Jaipur
(e) Dharamshala

Q6. What is the estimated range of GDP expansion for India annually from FY24 through FY26, as forecasted by S&P Global in its latest report?

(a) 6 to 7.1 percent
(b) 6.1 to 7.1 percent
(c) 6.2 to 7.1 percent
(d) 6.3 to 7.1 percent
(e) 6.4 to 7.1 percent

Q7. On which day is International Students’ Day observed worldwide, acknowledging the resilience and contributions of students globally?

(a) November 18
(b) November 17
(c) November 15
(d) November 16
(e) November 19

Q8. Where has JSW Infrastructure, a key player in the Indian port sector and part of the JSW Group, recently announced the development of a state-of-the-art, all-weather, deep-water greenfield port?

(a) Karnataka
(b) Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh
(e) Telangana

Q9. Who etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first Indian bowler to pick seven wickets in a One Day International (ODI)?

(a) Jasprit Bumrah
(b) Mohammed Shami
(c) Ravindra Jadeja
(d) Hardik Pandya
(e) Mohammed Siraj

Q10. What is India’s global ranking in terms of the number of unicorn companies, according to the research study by Journalist Org?

(a) 1^st
(b) 2^nd
(c) 3^rd
(d) 4^th
(e) 5^th

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. Pakistan-based cleantech startup She-Guard secured the top position at the ‘ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific finals, presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product.

S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. The Maharashtra government has chosen the esteemed playback singer and National Award winner, Suresh Ishwar Wadkar, as the recipient of the prestigious ‘Gansamragini Lata Mangeshkar Award for 2023.

S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in the World Cup to hit 50 or more sixes and breaking Chris Gayle’s record of hitting 49 sixes.

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. Omegle, a once-popular online chat service founded in 2009 by Leif K-Brooks, has recently announced its shutdown after more than 14 years of operation.
Details:
The platform, which allowed individuals to connect and talk with strangers, experienced a surge in popularity but ultimately faced challenges that led to its demise.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The ninth edition of the joint military exercise “Mitra Shakti -2023” started on Thursday in Pune.
Details:
As many as 120 personnel in the Indian contingent mainly troops from the Maratha light infantry regiment participated in it.

S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. S&P Global has predicted 6% GDP growth for FY24, citing a slowing world economy, rising risk of subnormal monsoons and the delayed effect of a rate hike.
At the same time, it estimated 6-7.1% GDP growth during 2024-2026, calling India’s growth prospects “strong”.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. Every year, November 17 is observed as International Student’s Day to celebrate the diversity, unity, and pursuit of knowledge across the globe.

S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. JSW Infrastructure won an order worth Rs 4,119 crore for the development of Keni Greenfield Port in Karnataka.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 4,119 crore with an initial capacity of 30 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. In a historic display of skill and precision, Mohammed Shami etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first Indian bowler to pick seven wickets in a One Day International (ODI).

S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. India is the third country in the world for unicorn production, having 72 unicorn companies valued at a combined $195.75 billion.
Journalistic Org research indicates that the nation’s unicorns contribute significantly to the global unicorn valuation, accounting for 5% of the total.