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

Q1. Which bank became the first lender to offer ‘ONDC Network Gift Card’ to transform the shopping experience for Indian consumers?
(a) Bank of Baroda
(b) IDFC First Bank
(c) YES Bank
(d) HDFC Bank
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which union ministry took a significant step towards realizing the vision of a “Garbage Free India” by emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and engaging citizens in proactive measures for a cleaner and healthier nation?
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Earth Science
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(d) Ministry of MSME
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which country won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship after defeating Pakistan 3-0 in a dominating display in the finals?
(a) India
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Nepal
(d) Japan
(e) None of the above

Q4. With which country India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (in October 2023) on securing a green hydrogen supply chain and collaborating on power grid interconnection?
(a) Switzerland
(b) Germany
(c) USA
(d) Saudi Arabia
(e) None of the above

Q5. Where India and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of their annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI?
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) West Bengal
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) None of the above

Q6. Who won the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China?
(a) Elavenil Valarivan
(b) Palak Gulia
(c) Esha Singh
(d) Sift Kaur Samra
(e) None of the above

Q7. Where Nokia opens 6G lab-facility to revolutionize the way we perceive and interact with the digital and physical worlds?
(a) Noida, India
(b) Taipei, Taiwan
(c) Bengaluru, India
(d) San Francisco, USA
(e) None of the above

Q8. In which Indian state the inaugural edition of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) – NITI Aayog State Workshop Series on Enabling Women-led Development through Entrepreneurship was organized?
(a) Goa
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Delhi
(d) Andhra Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q9. The International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated on October 2nd each year, holds a special place on the global calendar. This day marks the birthday of ____________.
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Mother Teresa
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Lal Bahadur Shashtri
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which of the following one has approved groundbreaking standards for companies issuing “green” bonds to combat green washing and assist investors in identifying truly sustainable companies?
(a) US Federal Reserve
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) World Bank
(d) European Union
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. YES Bank, a prominent financial institution in India, has taken a significant leap forward in the digital commerce space by introducing the ONDC Network Gift Card.
The ONDC Network Gift Card is at the forefront of democratizing digital commerce. Unlike traditional gift cards that restrict usage to a specific brand or store, this concept empowers customers to utilize the gift card for purchasing products from any brand and any seller across a wide array of segments.
S2. Ans (d)
Sol. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) took a significant step towards realizing the vision of a “Garbage Free India.”
Shramdaan’ epitomized a united and concerted effort. Participants from the Ministry of MSME, including its diverse range of organizations and field offices scattered across the country, actively participated. This collective engagement amplified the impact of the cleanliness drive.
S3. Ans (a)
Sol. India won the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship after defeating Pakistan 3-0 in a dominating display in the finals at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. India and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on securing a green hydrogen supply chain and collaborating on power grid interconnection.
To fully realize the potential of energy sector cooperation, both countries have agreed to conduct Business-to-Business (B2B) Business Summits and regular interactions.
S5. Ans(a)
Sol. India and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of their annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI, in Umroi, Meghalaya. SAMPRITI-XI involves the participation of 170 personnel from the Bangladesh contingent, led by Brigadier General Mohammed Mafizul Islam Rashed, Commander of the 52 Bangladesh Infantry Brigade.

S6. Ans(b)
Sol. During the sixth day of competition at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the young Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Esha Singh showcased their skills in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event, earning gold and silver medals, respectively.
S7. Ans(c)
Sol. Telecom giant Nokia has made a significant stride towards the future of wireless technology with the establishment of its state-of-the-art 6G lab at the company’s global R&D center in Bengaluru, India.
S8. Ans(a)
Sol. The inaugural edition of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) – NITI Aayog State Workshop Series on Enabling Women-led Development through Entrepreneurship was organized at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Auditorium, Goa.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The International Day of Non-Violence marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi was a towering figure in the Indian independence movement and a pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
S10. Ans(d)
Sol. In a significant move to combat green washing and assist investors in identifying truly sustainable companies, European Union lawmakers have approved groundbreaking standards for companies issuing “green” bonds.
The European Parliament’s approval marks the introduction of a voluntary standard for the use of the “European Green Bond” label, heralded as the first of its kind globally.