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

Q1. India observes National Doctor’s Day to pay tribute to the esteemed Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was not only a renowned doctor but also a distinguished politician, a freedom fighter, and a champion of education. On which day National Doctor’s Day is observed?
(a) July 1st
(b) July 4th
(c) July 2nd
(d) July 5th
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which country’s operationalised world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry named ‘MF Hydra’ for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry?
(a) China
(b) Norway
(c) Germany
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which bank has recently launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility for its customers to withdraw money from ATMs using the United Payment Interface (UPI) and eliminating the need for a physical card?
(a) Bank of Baroda
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) Federal Bank
(d) ICICI Bank
(e) None of the above

Q4. 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 Talwar
(b) INS Vikrant
(c) INS Vikramaditya
(d) INS Tarkash
(e) None of the above

Q5. Food and grocery delivery company Zomato has announced its partnership with which bank to introduce its own unified payments interface (UPI) offering called Zomato UPI?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) Bank of Baroda
(d) Indian Bank
(e) None of the above

Q6. Give the name of a 20-year-old NCC cadet from Lucknow who becomes the first female NCC cadet to complete mountaineering course after scaling a 15,400-foot peak in the Dring Valley in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
(a) Malavath Purna
(b) Tashi Yangjom
(c) Shalini Singh
(d) Krushnaa Patil
(e) None of the above

Q7. Who recently unveiled a new financial inclusion dashboard called ‘Antardrishti’ to provide valuable insights and track the progress of financial inclusion by capturing relevant data?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Nirmala Sitharaman
(c) T. Rabi Shankar
(d) Shaktikanta Das
(e) None of the above

Q8. India’s Tata Group, a leading multinational conglomerate, has entered into an outline deal to construct a lithium-ion cell factory in which Indian state to bolster the country’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and reduce its dependence on battery imports?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Karnataka
(e) None of the above

Q9. The Second G20 Anti-corruption Working Group Meeting concluded with productive discussions and key agreements. Where the second G-20 Anti corruption Working Group Meeting was held?
(a) Rishikesh
(b) Ahmedabad
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Ranchi
(e) None of the above

Q10. India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) has successfully commenced commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s nuclear energy sector. In which Indian state Kakrapar Atomic Power Project is located?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(a)
Sol. Every year on July 1st, India observes National Doctor’s Day to pay tribute to the esteemed Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was not only a renowned doctor but also a distinguished politician, a freedom fighter, and a champion of education.
While soldiers protect borders, doctors are regarded as soldiers who combat diseases and save the lives of countless individuals.
They play a vital role in society, and it is crucial to acknowledge their selfless dedication and commemorate this day as a means of honoring their sacrifices.

S2. Ans (b)
Sol. Norwegian company Norled has successfully launched the world’s first ferry that runs on liquid hydrogen.

The vessel, called MF Hydra, is a hybrid that uses both batteries and liquid hydrogen fuel cells.

S3. Ans(a)
Sol. Bank of Baroda, a prominent public lender, has recently launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility for its customers.
The introduction of UPI cash withdrawal at ATMs offers a simple, convenient, and secure way for customers to access their funds.

S4.Ans (d)
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.

S5. Ans(a)
Sol. Food and grocery delivery company Zomato has announced its partnership with ICICI Bank to introduce its own unified payments interface (UPI) offering called Zomato UPI.
With this new feature, Zomato aims to enhance the payment experience for its users by allowing them to complete orders and make payments seamlessly within the Zomato app, without the need to switch to a separate payment app.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. Shalini Singh made history as she completed the mountaineering course in the Himalayan area of Uttarakhand as the country’s first female NCC cadet. Shalini Singh, a 20-year-old NCC cadet from Lucknow, has become the first female cadet in India to complete the advanced mountaineering course.
She scaled a 15,400-foot peak in the Dring Valley in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand as part of the course.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das recently unveiled a new financial inclusion dashboard called ‘Antardrishti.’ The dashboard aims to provide valuable insights and track the progress of financial inclusion by capturing relevant data.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. India’s Tata Group, a leading multinational conglomerate, has entered into an outline deal to construct a lithium-ion cell factory in Gujarat, India.
With an investment of approximately 130 billion rupees ($1.58 billion), the plant aims to bolster the country’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and reduce its dependence on battery imports.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The Second G20 Anti-corruption Working Group Meeting, held in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, concluded with productive discussions and key agreements.
The meeting witnessed the participation of delegates from 20 member countries, 10 invitee countries, and 9 international organizations.

S10. Ans(d)
Sol. India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat has successfully commenced commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s nuclear energy sector.
The reactor, known as KAPP-3, began operating at 90 percent of its total power capacity on June 30, 2023, as confirmed by a senior official from KAPP.