General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -09th August

Q1. Who launched the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) via video link to initiate the rejuvenation of 13 railway stations across the country with an investment of ₹25,000 crore?
(a) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Smriti Irani
(d) Nirmala Sitharaman
(e) None of the above

Q2. Article 370 was incorporated into the constitution in 1949, following the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India in 1947. How many years have been completed since the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir?
(a) Five
(b) Two
(c) Four
(d) Three
(e) None of the above

Q3. India observes National Doctor’s Day to pay tribute to the esteemed Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. On which day National Doctor’s Day is observed?
(a) July 1
(b) July 15
(c) July 7
(d) July 20
(e) None of the above

Q4. Which of the following one has unveiled a draft regulation that grants debit, credit, and prepaid cardholders the authority to select their desired card network, marking a potentially revolutionary development on a global scale?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Finance Ministry
(c) Indian Banks Association
(d) Reserve Bank of India
(e) None of the above

Q5. The Euclid Space Telescope will enable scientists to create a detailed three-dimensional map of billions of galaxies spread across a vast area of 10 billion light-years. Which space agency has recently launched the Euclid Space Telescope?
(a) Indian Space Research Organisation
(b) European Space Agency
(c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(d) China National Space Administration
(e) None of the above

Q6. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) located in Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Rajendra Prasad Puruskar
(b) K Uma Maheshwari
(c) Konda Laxman
(d) B.Neeraja Prabhakar
(e) None of the above

Q7. India has secured the second position with an impressive haul of 11 medals in the recently concluded biannual event, the 2023 World Archery Youth Championships. Where the World Archery Youth Championship has been held?
(a) Ireland
(b) Australia
(c) Scotland
(d) France
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Asian fencing championships are held in Wuxi, China. Who became the first Indian to win Asian Fencing Championship Medal and made history for the country?
(a) Gisho Nidhi
(b) Taniksha Khatri
(c) Khusboorani Laishram
(d) Bhavani Devi
(e) None of the above

Q9. Who is the author of the book “India’s Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)”?
(a) Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya
(b) Bharati V. Pathak
(c) Rakshit Ranjan
(d) P V Subramanyam
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which of the following company has announced the launch of a new Mixed Reality (MR) program in India with an offer of a $250,000 award to support homegrown startups and developers in building applications and experiences?
(a) Google
(b) Meta
(c) Microsoft
(d) Amazon
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) via video link to initiate the rejuvenation of 13 railway stations across the country.
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) aims to transform and revitalize 1,309 railway stations across the nation, enhancing the overall passenger experience and making them world-class travel hubs.
As part of this initiative, work on 508 stations in various States commenced, with an investment of ₹25,000 crore. In the State, 13 railway stations will receive a modern makeover with an investment of ₹303 crore.

S2. Ans (c)
Sol. As of 5 August 2023, it has been four years since the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision to abolish the special status of the region and end its autonomy was a significant and historic move made by the Indian Government on August 5, 2019.

S3. 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.

S4. Ans (d)
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a draft regulation that grants debit, credit, and prepaid cardholders the authority to select their desired card network, marking a potentially revolutionary development on a global scale.
This regulation challenges the prevailing practice where card network options are predetermined through agreements between issuers and networks.

S5. Ans(b)
Sol. The European Space Agency (ESA) has recently launched the Euclid Space Telescope, a specially designed instrument aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
With its advanced capabilities, the Euclid Telescope is expected to shed light on the mysteries of dark matter, dark energy, and the expansion of the universe. Moreover, it will also contribute to various fields such as human resources, global health, climate change, and oceans.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. B.Neeraja Prabhakar has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) located in Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh.
This significant appointment, effective from June 13, will see Ms. Prabhakar leading a ten-member committee for a three-year term.
With her extensive experience and expertise in the field, Ms. Prabhakar’s appointment is expected to contribute to the growth and development of the oil palm industry in India.

S7. Ans(a)
Sol. India has secured the second position with an impressive haul of 11 medals, including six gold, one silver, and four bronze in the recently concluded biannual event, 2023 World Archery Youth Championships in Limerick, Ireland.

S8. Ans(d)
Sol. In a remarkable achievement, C.A. Bhavani Devi, an Olympian from Chennai, made history by securing India’s first-ever medal at the Asian fencing championships held in Wuxi, China.
Bhavani’s outstanding performance and determination earned her a well-deserved bronze medal in this prestigious event.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Veteran Journalist Ashok Kumar Bhattacharya (AK Bhattacharya) has authored a new book titled “India’s Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)” which highlights the role of India’s finance ministers who shaped India’s economy in the first 30 years(from 1947 to 1977) after Independence.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. Meta has announced the launch of a new Mixed Reality (MR) program in India, offering a $250,000 award to support homegrown startups and developers in building applications and experiences.
The program aims to foster innovation and establish a national XR technology ecosystem, with selected participants receiving monetary grants, mentoring from Meta Reality Labs specialists, and the opportunity to join Meta’s growing developer ecosystem.