General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -12th August

Q1. Give the name of the wing commander who has made history as the first female Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.
(a) Deepika Misra
(b) Udima Bandobadhyay
(c) Himani Deshmukh
(d) Shreya Chauhan
(e) None of the above

Q2. A memorandum of understanding between the Indian Air Force and the Union Territory of Chandigarh was signed to open the country’s first Indian Air Force Heritage Centre. Who opened India’s first Indian Air Force Heritage Centre in Chandigarh?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Draupadi Murmu
(d) Rajnath Singh
(e) None of the above

Q3. With which country India recently held the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue in New Delhi for underscoring their commitment to sustaining a secure maritime environment amidst growing Chinese aggression in the region?
(a) Japan
(b) Vietnam
(c) Bangladesh
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Defence Ministry of India has granted approval for the acquisition of ‘Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones’. From which country India acquiring ‘Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones’?
(a) Germany
(b) Israel
(c) France
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q5. The first edition of India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman. French Ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft took part in the exercise. Which Indian Naval Ship has taken part in this maritime exercise?
(a) INS Tarkash
(b) INS Vikrant
(c) INS Talwar
(d) INS Virat
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which country launches the new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit to provide advanced intelligence capabilities to military and intelligence agencies?
(a) Israel
(b) USA
(c) Russia
(d) India
(e) None of the above

Q7. Operation Kaveri is the latest evacuation operation initiated by India to rescue its citizens and friendly nations’ citizens from war zones. India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from which country?
(a) Ukraine
(b) Iraq
(c) Russia
(d) Sudan
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which two countries have recently unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration” which focuses on fostering industry collaboration in defense and renewable energy sectors to effectively respond to China’s growing competition?
(a) India & USA
(b) USA & Germany
(c) USA & United Kingdom
(d) India & France
(e) None of the above

Q9. Which of the shipbuilding company has launched INS Androth, a vessel claimed to be the “most silent ship in the country” for the Indian Navy?
(a) Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited
(b) Goa Shipyard Limited
(c) Hindustan Shipyard
(d) Cochin Shipyard Limited
(e) None of the above

Q10. With which of the following one Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has formed a partnership to create an Indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System for the submarines in the Indian Navy to generate power and produce hydrogen?
(a) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation
(c) Indian Space Research Organisation
(d) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. Wing Commander Deepika Misra has made history as the first female Air Force officer to receive a gallantry medal.

She was awarded the Vayu Seva Medal for gallantry by the President of India on Independence Day in the previous year, and recently received the award from the Air Chief Marshal of the Indian Air Force at an investiture ceremony in New Delhi.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the country’s first Indian Air Force Heritage Centre in Chandigarh on 8 May, under a memorandum of understanding between the Indian Air Force and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

The centre spreads over 17,000 square feet and celebrates the Indian Air Force’s role in previous conflicts such as the 1965, 1971, and Kargil Wars, as well as the Balakot air strike, through murals and memorabilia.

S3. Ans (b)
Sol. India and Vietnam recently held the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue in New Delhi, underscoring their commitment to sustaining a secure maritime environment amidst growing Chinese aggression in the region.
The dialogue brought together senior officials from both countries, focusing on reinforcing regional and international mechanisms to enhance comprehensive maritime security.
S4.Ans (d)
Sol. India will acquire ‘Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones’ from USA.
In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United States, the Defence Ministry of India has granted approval for the acquisition of ‘Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones’ from America.
The deal, which was approved during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on June 15, is estimated to be worth around USD 3 billion.

S5. Ans(a)
Sol. INS Tarkash has participated in the maritime exercise.
The first edition of India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman, featuring the participation of INS Tarkash, French Ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

S6. Ans(a)
Sol. Israel launches new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit.
The satellite, Ofek-13, launched from the Palmachim Airbase in central Israel, is intended to provide advanced intelligence capabilities to the Israeli military and intelligence agencies.
The Ofek-13 satellite is the latest addition to Israel’s Ofek series of spy satellites, which have been in operation since 1988.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. India initiated Operation Kaveri to evacuate its citizens from the unrest-stricken Sudan. As per External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s tweet, the operation is currently in progress, and roughly 500 Indians have already arrived at Port Sudan.

The Ministry of External Affairs had announced the standby status of two C-130s aircraft and INS Sumedha for the safe evacuation of stranded Indians in Sudan.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The United States and the United Kingdom have recently unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration.”
This agreement reaffirms their longstanding “special relationship” and outlines a joint effort to tackle challenges posed by Russia, China, and economic instability. Rather than pursuing a post-Brexit free-trade agreement, the two nations have opted to develop a new green economy through extensive industrial subsidies.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a shipbuilding company in India, has launched INS Androth, a vessel claimed to be the “most silent ship in the country” for the Indian Navy.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have formed a partnership to create an Indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System for the submarines in the Indian Navy.
Under this collaboration, two AIP System Modules are being developed for the Kalvari Class submarines.
These modules, comprising fuel cell-based Energy Modules (EMs), aim to generate power and produce hydrogen as needed.
This innovative approach eliminates the requirement to store hydrogen onboard, thereby addressing safety issues associated with carrying hydrogen on submarines.