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

Q1. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has 3696 monuments under protection, which are spread, throughout the country. What is the name of a programme launched by ASI to sustain the rich cultural legacy, and for the enhancement of the amenities?

(a) Adopt a Heritage 2.0
(b) Acquire a Heritage 2.0
(c) Embrace a Heritage 2.0
(d) Support a Heritage 2.0
(e) Accept a Heritage 2.0

Q2. Indian Bank has recently partnered with OneCard to introduce state-of-the-art, mobile-first, contactless, metal-cobranded credit cards.  Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Indian Bank?

(a) A S Rajeev
(b) A Manimekhalai
(c) P V Bharathi
(d) Rakesh Sharma
(e) Shanti Lal Jain

Q3. The Hikat dance is a very old form of folk dance. It is performed by the young girls in the marriage ceremonies in which Indian state/union territory?

(a) Odisha
(b) West Bengal
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
(e) Chandigarh

Q4. Summer Olympics 2024 will be held in Paris, France. The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the Olympiad, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every ______________.

(a) 2 years
(b) 3 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 5 years
(e) 6 years

Q5. Which state’s Chief Minister launched Mukhya Mantri Sporting Abilities, Rebuilding Aspirations and Livelihood Scheme (SABAL) to improve the lives of specially-abled children in the state by integrating them into the mainstream?

(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) Madhya Pradesh

Q6. The Dadaji Kondadev Stadium called SR BhosleKridaSankul Stadium is a sports stadium located in which of the Indian state?

(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) Odisha

 Q7. RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has deservedly received an A+ rating in the recently released Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023. Global Finance Magazine is based-in which country?

(a) England
(b) America
(c) Germany
(d) France
(e) Italy

Q8. A 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Microsoft India and AirJaldi Network to provide internet access for underserved communities in 12 states. AirJaldi Network is based in which country?

(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) India
(d) Bangladesh
(e) South Korea

Q9. The Indian Navy and Indian Maritime University (IMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Technical Collaboration which will enable collaboration in areas of training, joint research, and development. The Indian Maritime University (IMU) is headquartered in ___________?

(a) Hyderabad, Telangana
(b) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(c) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
(d) Kolkata, West Bengal
(e) Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Q10.  The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched a pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. As per the recent data from MeitY, over the next ______ years, India’s ERSO industry is likely to fetch India up to $20 billion in revenue.
(a) 4 Years
(b) 3 Years
(c) 7 Years
(d) 10 Years
(e) 5 Years

Solutions:

S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. The name of the Programme is “Adopt a Heritage 2.0”.
Details:

• The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has 3696 monuments under protection, which are spread, throughout the country.
• These monuments not only exhibit the rich cultural heritage of India but also play a significant role in fostering economic growth.
• In order to sustain the rich cultural legacy, the heritage sites require time-to-time enhancement of the amenities.
• To this end and to further enhance the experience of visitors, ASI launched the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme on 4th September 2023 at Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi.

S2. Ans. (e)
Sol. Shanti Lal Jain is the MD & CEO of Indian Bank.
Details:

• Indian Bank has partnered with OneCard to introduce state-of-the-art, mobile-first, contactless, metal-cobranded credit cards.
• OneCard is a metal credit card designed exclusively for mobile use that FPL Technologies launched and manages in collaboration with issuer banks.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The Hikat dance is a very old form of folk dance that is being performed by young girls in marriage ceremonies in the valley of Kashmir.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years.
Details:

• The 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. Sukvinder Singh Sukhu, the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, launched Mukhya Mantri Sporting Abilities, Rebuilding Aspirations and Livelihood Scheme (SABAL).
Details:

• The Scheme aims to improve the lives of specially-abled children in the state by integrating them into the mainstream.

S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. The DadajiKondadev Stadium called SR BhosleKridaSankul Stadium by some sources, is a sports stadium in Thane, Maharashtra, India.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. Global Finance Magazine is an American-based magazine.
Details:

• RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has deservedly received an A+ rating in the recently released Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023.
  Reserve Bank of India Facts:

• Founded:             1^st April 1935
• Headquarters:             Mumbai

S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. AirJaldi Network is based in India.
Details:

• Microsoft India and AirJaldi Network signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide internet access for underserved communities in 12 states.
• AirJaldi is the brand name used by Rural Broadband Private Limited, a Class A Internet Service Provider in India.
• Titled ‘Contentful Connectivity‘, the program aims to expand access to high-speed internet and meaningful connectivity in rural regions of India by partnering with private, public, and non-profit sectors.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Indian Maritime University (IMU) is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Details:

• The Indian Navy and the Indian Maritime University (IMU), headquartered in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Technical Collaboration.
• The MoU enables collaboration in areas of training, joint research and development, collaborative training, and field-level problem solving by teams from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) (Marine Engineering), Indian Navy Ship (INS) Shivaji, Lonavala (Maharashtra), and IMU.

S10. Ans. (e)
Sol. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Over the next 5 years, India’s ERSO industry is likely to fetch India up to $20 billion in revenue and generate millions of jobs.
Details:

• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched a pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka which will run for three months (from May 31, 2023) on a trial basis with five companies, namely Flex, Lenovo, CTDI, R-Logic, and
• At present, India’s revenue from repair services is about USD 350 million which is likely to be USD 20 billion in the next 5 years.