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

Q1. The ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) has launched the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme to ensure the preservation and enhancement of India’s rich cultural heritage and its invaluable cultural legacy. Where ASI launched “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Kolkata
(c) New Delhi
(d) Pune
(e) None of the above

Q2. Where the fifth edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival (Gaf 2023) will be held from December 1 to 5 with the theme ‘Emerging Challenges in Healthcare & A Resurgent Ayurveda’?
(a) Bangalore, Karnataka
(b) New Delhi, Delhi
(c) Dehradun, Uttarakhand
(d) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
(e) None of the above

Q3. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, accompanied by Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), Minister of State for Civil Aviation, inaugurated Utkela Airport. In which state Utkela Airport is situated?
(a) Haryana
(b) Assam
(c) Kerala
(d) Odisha
(e) None of the above

Q4. Which bank has launched a revolutionary digital onboarding platform named ‘Sarathi’ with an aim at simplifying the process for merchants to adopt Electronic Data Capture (EDC) or Point of Sale (PoS) terminals and enabling them to begin accepting digital payments quickly and efficiently?
(a) Bank of Baroda
(b) State Bank of India
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) Axis Bank
(e) None of the above

Q5. The World Conservation Congress (WCC), renowned as the world’s largest gathering of conservationists, is expected to attract over 10,000 delegates from more than 160 countries. Which country won a bid to host the World Conservation Congress in 2025?
(a) India
(b) The United Kingdom
(c) UAE
(d) Italy
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which state government launched online rural education initiative ‘Pahal’ to provide education to rural communities through online platforms?
(a) Telangana
(b) Goa
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) West Bengal
(e) None of the above

Q7. Give the name of a Goan short story writer, novelist, critic, and scriptwriter in Konkani who has been awarded with India’s highest literary honor the Jnanpith Award (57th edition).
(a) Damodar Mauzo
(b) Ravindra Kelekar
(c) Ben Antao
(d) Sonai Faleiro
(e) None of the above

Q8. Governor Brian Kemp of the U.S. state of Georgia has officially declared that the month of_________ will be celebrated as ‘Hindu Heritage Month’ within the state.
(a) August
(b) December
(c) October
(d) September
(e) None of the above

Q9. On which day World Photography Day is observed annually to mark the celebration of photography’s rich history and its role as both an art form and a scientific achievement?
(a) August 22
(b) August 19
(c) August 20
(d) August 21
(e) None of the above

Q10. The first edition of India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman. French Ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft took part in the exercise. Which Indian Naval Ship has taken part in this maritime exercise?
(a) INS Tarkash
(b) INS Vikrant
(c) INS Talwar
(d) INS Vikramaditya
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. To ensure the preservation and enhancement of India’ rich cultural heritage and its invaluable cultural legacy, the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) is set to launch the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme on September 4, 2023, at the Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi.
The “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme is a revamped and dynamic initiative building on the foundation laid by its predecessor launched in 2017. This program is designed to facilitate corporate stakeholders’ active involvement in improving amenities at heritage sites by utilizing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
S2. Ans (d)
Sol. The fifth edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival (Gaf 2023) will be held from December 1 to 5 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The theme of the event is ‘Emerging Challenges in Healthcare & A Resurgent Ayurveda’.
The event will bring together Ayurveda practitioners and stakeholders from around the world to showcase Ayurveda’s potential in addressing health challenges.
S3. Ans(d)
Sol. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, accompanied by Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), Minister of State for Civil Aviation, inaugurated Utkela Airport in Odisha on August 31, 2023. This development comes as part of the ambitious UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, aimed at enhancing regional air connectivity across India.
The key highlight of this inauguration is the introduction of a direct flight route between Utkela and Bhubaneshwar. This air link promises to strengthen regional connectivity and stimulate economic growth within the region.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. Axis Bank has launched ‘Sarathi,’ a revolutionary digital onboarding platform aimed at simplifying the process for merchants to adopt Electronic Data Capture (EDC) or Point of Sale (PoS) terminals.
By eliminating the need for lengthy paperwork and long waiting periods, Sarathi offers a streamlined and hassle-free experience to merchants, enabling them to begin accepting digital payments quickly and efficiently.
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged victorious in the bid to host the prestigious World Conservation Congress (WCC) in 2025. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has chosen Abu Dhabi as the venue for this momentous event.
Taking place from October 10-21, 2025, the conference will serve as a critical platform for global environmentalists to address pressing challenges and formulate innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. The online rural education initiative ‘Pahal’ was officially launched by Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra at Government UP Sainik Inter College in Sarojini Nagar.
This program, developed through a partnership between the Department of Secondary Education and IIT Kanpur, aims to provide education to rural communities through online platforms.

S7. Ans(a)
Sol. Damodar Mauzo, a Goan short story writer, novelist, critic, and scriptwriter in Konkani, has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor. Mauzo is the second Goan to receive the award, after Ravindra Kelekar in 2008.
Mauzo’s 25 books have been published in Konkani and one in English. Many of his books have also been translated in different languages.
Mauzo’s famous novel ‘Karmelin’ received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983. Renowned poet Gulzar was present during the function held at the Raj Bhavan near Goa capital Panaji.
S8. Ans(c)
Sol. Governor Brian Kemp of the U.S. state of Georgia has officially declared that the month of October will be celebrated as ‘Hindu Heritage Month’ within the state.
This proclamation aligns Georgia with several other states across the United States that have taken similar steps to honor and commemorate Hindu heritage, culture, values, and traditions.
S9. Ans(b)
Sol. World Photography Day, observed annually on August 19, marks the celebration of photography’s rich history and its role as both an art form and a scientific achievement.
World Photography Day commemorates the announcement of the daguerreotype process to the public on August 19, 1839, by the French Academy of Sciences.
S10. Ans(a)
Sol. INS Tarkash has participated in the maritime exercise.
The first edition of India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman, featuring the participation of INS Tarkash, French Ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
The exercise witnessed a wide spectrum of naval operations such as Surface Warfare, involving tactical firing and Drills for Missile engagements on surface targets, Helicopter Cross Deck Landing Operations, Advanced Air Defence Exercises and Boarding operations.