General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -08th August

Q1. From which country Indian Air Force (IAF) received air-launched Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) which can hit targets up to 50 km from a helicopter and 32 km from the ground?
(a) France
(b) Israel
(c) USA
(d) Japan
(e) None of the above

Q2. Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, at the age of 34. Alex Hales played for which of the following country?
(a) Australia
(b) Ireland
(c) South Africa
(d) England
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which bank has announced the launch of its Metaverse (a virtual branch) to offer a unique banking experience to customers for exploring various products and services such as bank deposits, loans, digital products, and government schemes through their mobile phones and laptops?
(a) Kotak Mahindra Bank
(b) Punjab National Bank
(c) State Bank of India
(d) HDFC Bank
(e) None of the above

Q4. The three-day event of World Hindu Congress (WHC) known as Vishwa Hindu Sammelan will take with the theme “Jayasya Aayatnam Dharmah” meaning “Dharma, the Abode of Victory,”. Where the third World Hindu Congress will be held in November 2023?
(a) Vienna, Austria
(b) Puri, India
(c) Jakarta, Indonesia
(d) Bangkok, Thailand
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which Union Ministry has introduced the “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” with a significant allocation of Rs. 5,000 Crore to strengthen fire services across the country and make India disaster-resilient?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
(b) Ministry of Defence
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d)Ministry of Housing & Urban Development

(e) None of the above

Q6. Asics India has appointed whom as its new brand ambassador to endorse the brand’s footwear and women’s sportswear segment.
(a) Smriti Mandhana
(b) Saina Nehwal
(c) Shraddha Kapoor
(d) Kareena Kapoor
(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. The Union Finance Ministry recently announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for electronic items on the __________ anniversary of the GST implementation on July 1.
(a) 6th
(b) 10th
(c) 5th
(d) 7th
(e) None of the above

Q9. Sports hold great significance in the overall growth of individuals, serving as both a recreational pursuit and a potential career path. World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated worldwide on which day?
(a) July 2nd
(b) July 6th
(c) July 1st
(d) July 7th
(e) None of the above

Q10. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently announced the construction of Assam’s first-ever underwater tunnel, connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur. On which river this underwater tunnel has been constructed?
(a) Cauvery
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) The Ganges
(d) Narmada
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)
Sol. Indian Air Force (IAF) received air-launched Israeli Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles(ATGM) from Israel which can hit targets upto 50 km from a helicopter and 32 km from the ground.
It was designed by the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. Alex Hales played for England.
He signs off from his England career as a T20 World Cup winner, having played his last game in their five-wicket win over Pakistan at the MCG in November last year.
Hales scored 2419 runs at an average of 37.79 and a strike rate of 95.72 in 70 ODI matches. He scored 2074 runs at a strike rate of 138.35 and average of 30.95 in 75 T20Is.

S3. Ans (b)
Sol. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced the launch of PNB Metaverse, a virtual branch that offers a unique banking experience.
Customers can explore various products and services such as bank deposits, loans, digital products, and government schemes through their mobile phones and laptops.

S4.Ans (d)
Sol. The World Hindu Foundation has announced that the third World Hindu Congress (WHC) will be held in Bangkok in November 2023.
The three-day event, known as Vishwa Hindu Sammelan, will take place at the Convention Center in Bangkok.
With the theme “Jayasya Aayatnam Dharmah” meaning “Dharma, the Abode of Victory,” the conference will focus on exploring opportunities and addressing challenges faced by the global Hindu community.

S5. Ans(c)
Sol. The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the “Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States” with a significant allocation of Rs. 5,000 Crore.
This scheme was announced by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah during a meeting with Ministers of Disaster Management of the States/Union Territories.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. Asics India Private Limited, a sports gear company, has appointed actor Shraddha Kapoor as its new brand ambassador.
The company said it will focus on the theme of ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ and the actor will endorse the brand’s footwear and women’s sportswear segment.
The association will also see ASICS India strengthen its market presence with a shared vision to promote a balanced and active lifestyle while ensuring style and comfort are not compromised.

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(a)
Sol. The Union Finance Ministry recently announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for electronic items on the sixth anniversary of the GST implementation on July 1.

The list of electronic products includes mobile phones, TVs up to 27 inches, refrigerators, washing machines, and others. With the aim of making home appliances more affordable, the Finance Ministry has lowered the GST rates for various items.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated worldwide on July 2nd each year. The day honours the accomplishments of sports media professionals and motivates them to put more effort into spreading knowledge about sports among the general public.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. This groundbreaking project, estimated to cost Rs 6,000 crores, will be the first rail-road tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in northeast India.