General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-10th April

Q1. The European Commission (EC) has awarded protected geographical indication (PGI) status to unique variety of tea grown ‘Kangra tea’. In which Indian state Kangra Tea is grown?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Assam
(c) Sikkim
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q2. According to data shared by the GI Registry, Which Indian state has secured the highest number of Geographical Indication (GI) tags for products among all states in India in FY23?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Delhi
(c) Kerala
(d) Telangana
(e) None of the above

Q3. Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is a significant day for the people of Odisha, India as it marks the formation of the state. On which day Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is celebrated?
(a) 1st April
(b) 4th April
(c) 5th April
(d) 2nd April
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has developed a mechanism called ‘TN REACH’ to utilize over 80 unused helipads across the state to provide intercity and town connectivity. What is the meaning of ‘R’ in REACH?
(a) Research
(b) Regional
(c) Rural
(d) Renovating
(e) None of the above

Q5. In a first, Eravikulam National Park gets a fernarium. In which Indian state Eravikulam National Park is located?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which of the following state government has approved 10 % horizontal reservation for statehood activists recently?
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) West Bengal
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttarakhand
(e) None of the above

Q7. Which of the northeastern state receives award for becoming best performer in northeast in e-procurement?
(a) Sikkim
(b) Mizoram
(c) Assam
(d) Tripura
(e) None of the above

Q8. A new initiative called ‘beggar-free city’ in order to accommodate homeless people in its shelters started in which Indian city?
(a) Indore
(b) Ayodhya
(c) Nagpur
(d) Chennai
(e) None of the above

Q9. According to the Airports Council International (ACI) World, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has been ranked as the ninth busiest airport in the world in 2022. Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in which of the state?
(a) Delhi
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) Maharastra
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which of the following state becomes first state in India to have 100% electrified railway network?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Haryana
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Telangana
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(d)
Sol. The European Commission (EC) has awarded protected geographical indication (PGI) status to Kangra tea, a unique variety of tea grown in the Kangra district of India’s Himachal Pradesh.
The PGI will be effective from April 11, 2023, as per the notification issued by the EC on March 22.
The tag will help Kangra tea to get an opportunity to enter the European market.

S2. Ans (c)
Sol. According to data shared by the GI Registry, Kerala has secured the highest number of Geographical Indication (GI) tags for products among all states in India in FY23.

Several products from Kerala, including Attappady Aattukombu Avara (beans), Attappady Thuvara (red gram), Onattukara Ellu (sesame), Kanthaloor Vattavada Veluthuli (garlic), and Kodungallur Pottuvellari (snap melon) have been recognized with the GI tag.

S3. Ans(a)
Sol. Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is a significant day for the people of Odisha, India as it marks the formation of the state on April 1, 1936.
Odisha, also known as the Land of Lord Jagannath, is famous for its scenic seas and ancient temples, such as the Jagannath Puri Temple and the Sun Temple of Konark, which attract tourists. This year, on April 1, Odisha will celebrate its 88th foundation day.

S4.Ans (b)
Sol. The Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) has developed a mechanism called Tamil Nadu Regional Aerial Connectivity through Helicopters (TN REACH), which aims to utilize over 80 unused helipads across the state to provide intercity and town connectivity.

S5. Ans(c)
Sol. Eravikulam National Park is located in the Western Ghats of India, in the state of Kerala.
The park was initially established as a game sanctuary in 1975 to protect the endangered Nilgiri tahr, a type of mountain goat that is endemic to the Western Ghats.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. Uttarakhand govt approves 10 % horizontal reservation for statehood activists.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. Tripura’s recent award as the best-performing state in the North Eastern region for e-Procurement is a significant achievement for the state.

The award was presented at a National Workshop on e-Procurement organized by the Union Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology in March 2023, held at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. In Nagpur, Maharashtra, a new project known as “beggar-free city” has been launched.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in Delhi.
This is a noteworthy achievement for the IGI Airport as it had secured the 13th position in 2021 and the 17th position in 2019, before the pandemic.
In a separate release, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said it is the only airport to figure in the top 10 list from South and South East Asia.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. In March 2023, the railway network in the state of Haryana in India was completely electrified by Indian Railways, making it the first state in the country to achieve 100% electrification of its railway network.
The existing Broad Gauge network of Haryana is 1,701 Route kilometre, which is now 100% electrified, resulting in saving on account of reduced line haul cost (about 2.5 times lower), heavier haulage capacity, increased sectional capacity, reduced operating & maintenance cost of electric loco, energy efficient and eco-friendly mode of transportation with reduced dependence on imported crude oil, saving of foreign exchange.