General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-11th September

Q1. Bhaderwah Rajmash and Sulai honey have been granted coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tags. Bhaderwah Rajmash and Sulai honey hails from which of the Indian state?
(a) Kerala
(b) Mizoram
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
(e) None of the above

Q2. Who will become a “national icon” of the Election Commission (EC) and spread awareness regarding the need for greater voter participation in the electoral process?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Amitabh Bachchan
(c) Rajnikanth
(d) Shah Rukh Khan
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which state government has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to infuse the Ethics of AI into the very essence of artificial intelligence systems in the state?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Karnataka
(c) Haryana
(d) Telangana
(e) None of the above

Q4. International Literacy Day is celebrated on which day every year to promote the importance of literacy for dignity and human rights, and a literate and sustainable society?
(a) August 3
(b) September 8
(c) July 30
(d) May 18
(e) None of the above

Q5. The Ministry of Defence in India has taken a significant decision to undertake a comprehensive revamp of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by forming 9-member panel committee. Who will head 9-member committee?
(a) K. Vijay Raghavan
(b) S. Somanath
(c) Sujan R. Chinoy
(d) Lt. Gen. Subrata Saha
(e) None of the above

Q6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 announced to celebrate the National Space Day. On which day India has decided to celebrate the National Space Day to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan-3 mission?
(a) 24th August
(b) 26th August
(c) 29th August
(d) 23rd August
(e) None of the above

Q7. The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas achieved a significant milestone as it successfully fired the Astra indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of __________.
(a) West Bengal
(b) Odisha
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Goa
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which of the following scheme has been honored with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) in recognition of its groundbreaking application of emerging technologies to deliver citizen-centric services?
(a) Swavalamban
(b) Digital India
(c) SVAMITVA
(d) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
(e) None of the above

Q9. According to announcement by the Indian Cricket Board, which bank has grabbed the title rights for home international series of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for three years?
(a) IDFC First Bank
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) Bank of India
(d) Punjab National Bank
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with India in the field of civil aviation for opening the possibilities of furthering air transport between two countries and introducing of open sky policy?
(a) Denmark
(b) Australia
(c) Germany
(d) New Zealand
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (d)
Sol. Bhaderwah Rajmash and Sulai honey, both hailing from the picturesque districts of Doda and Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir, have been granted coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
Bhaderwah Rajmash, often referred to as red beans holds a special place in the hearts and palates of those in the Chenab Valley. With its distinct flavour and texture, this legume is not only a staple food item but also a cultural symbol of the region.
S2. Ans (a)
Sol. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will become a “national icon” of the Election Commission (EC) and spread awareness regarding the need for greater voter participation in the electoral process.
The poll body will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Mr. Tendulkar in the national capital on Wednesday. It will be a three-year agreement as part of which the cricketing legend will spread voter awareness.
The EC’s decision to appoint Tendulkar as its national icon is a significant step towards encouraging greater voter participation in India.

S3. Ans (d)
Sol. Telangana partners with UNESCO to implement recommendation on ethics of AI.
This strategic partnership will contribute to UNESCO’s Global Observatory on AI Ethics. By sharing insights, research, and best practices, the collaboration will help shape a global framework for AI ethics, fostering a collaborative approach to responsible AI development.
S4. Ans (b)
Sol. International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8 every year to promote the importance of literacy for dignity and human rights and a literate and sustainable society.
Literacy Day 2023 will be celebrated under the theme ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’ at the global, regional, country, and local levels across the world.
S5. Ans(a)
Sol. The newly appointed committee will be led by K. Vijay Raghavan, former Principal Scientific Advisor to the government.
To spearhead this transformation, a nine-member committee has been formed, bringing together experts from the defence sector, industry, and academia.
The committee is entrusted with proposing a revamped structure for the DRDO that aligns with contemporary defence research needs. This involves revisiting the organization’s priorities, resource allocation, and operational processes.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 announced to celebrate August 23, when India’s Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon, as National Space Day.
He also announced that the spot where the lander landed on the Moon will be known as ‘Shivashakti’ and where Chandrayaan-2 touched down will be called as ‘Tiranga Point’

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas achieved a significant milestone as it successfully fired the Astra indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa.
The Astra missile system, a product of collaborative efforts involving the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and other DRDO laboratories, is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to engage and destroy high-speed aerial targets with exceptional manoeuvrability.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been honored with the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) in recognition of its groundbreaking application of emerging technologies to deliver citizen-centric services.
The accolade was presented during the 26th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The Indian Cricket Board announced that the IDFC First Bank has grabbed the title rights for home international series of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for three years. The IDFC First Bank will provide a sum of Rs.4.2 crore per international match.
The agreement between IDFC First Bank and BCCI covers a total of 56 matches, spanning across the next three years. This exciting lineup includes 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 15 test matches and 26 T20 matches.

S10. Ans(d)
Sol. In a significant move aimed at bolstering collaboration in the field of civil aviation, the governments of India and New Zealand have recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This MoU has opened the possibilities of furthering air transport between our two countries. With the introduction of an open sky policy and the expansion of point of calls, the aviation landscape is set to witness a transformation.
This is coupled with the granting of third and fourth freedom traffic rights to and from six prominent points within India: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.