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

Q1. India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) has successfully commenced commercial operations. Where the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project is situated?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Gujarat
(d) Rajasthan
(e) None of the above

Q2. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the Deputy chief minister of Maharashtra after joining the Eknath Shinde-led government, is the son of Sharad Pawar’s elder brother Anantrao. Who is the Governor of Maharashtra?
(a) Thawar Chand Gehlot
(b) Kalraj Mishra
(c) Anandiben Patel
(d) Ramesh Bais
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which state government has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by doubling the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)?
(a) Delhi
(b) Gujarat
(c) Odisha
(d) Assam
(e) None of the above

Q4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in which of the following Indian state?
(a) Chhattisgarh
(b) Punjab
(c) West Bengal
(d) Andhra Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which state has reclaimed its position as the leader in electronic exports in India with valuation at USD 5.37 billion in the 2022-23 financial year?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Delhi
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat
(e) None of the above

Q6. Who has been appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge?
(a) TS Singh Deo
(b) Ajit Jogi
(c) Bhupesh Baghel
(d) Tamradhwaj Sahu
(e) None of the above

Q7. Which Indian state has launched Sanjeevani Project to enhance the lives of farmers by providing them with convenient and high-quality livestock care services at their doorstep, utilizing telemedicine and technology?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q8. According to the report published by credit information company Crif High Mark, which state has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the highest microlending borrowings in India as of March 2023?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Karnataka
(c) Bihar
(d) Haryana
(e) None of the above

Q9. Who recently inaugurated the Medha Rail Coach Factory which is the largest private coach factory in India and located in Kondakal, Shankarpally Mandal of Rangareddy district, Telangana?
(a) K Chandrashekhar Rao
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Tamilisai Soundararajan
(d) Narendra Modi
(e) None of the above

Q10. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently announced the construction of Assam’s first-ever underwater tunnel, connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur. On which river this underwater tunnel has been constructed?
(a) Cauvery
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) The Ganges
(d) Narmada
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(c)
Sol. India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat has successfully commenced commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s nuclear energy sector.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. Ramesh Bias is the governor of Maharashtra.

S3. Ans(b)
Sol. The state government of Gujarat has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by doubling the insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).
Starting from the 11th of July, beneficiaries of PMJAY in Gujarat will now receive an insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs, a twofold rise from the previous coverage of Rs 5 lakhs.

S4. Ans (d)
Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
The grand event witnessed the presence of prominent dignitaries and devotees from around the world.

S5. Ans(a)
Sol. In a significant achievement, Tamil Nadu has reclaimed its position as the leader in electronic exports in India. The state’s electronic exports, valued at USD 5.37 billion in the 2022-23 financial year, now account for a 23% share in the electronics market.

S6. Ans(a)
Sol. TS Singh Deo was appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Singh Deo’s appointment was announced in a review meeting held to discuss the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections at the Congress headquarters in Delhi.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. The economy of Himachal Pradesh is predominantly reliant on agriculture and animal husbandry. The rural households in the state consider livestock care as a crucial aspect, given the livestock population of approximately 4.41 million.

The state government has initiated a project named Sanjeevani to uplift the livelihood of small dairy farmers and livestock owners.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. Bihar has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the highest microlending borrowings in India as of March 2023, according to a report released.
The report, published by credit information company Crif High Mark, highlighted Bihar’s impressive growth with a 13.5 percent increase in the gross lending portfolio during the March quarter compared to the previous quarter.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao recently inaugurated the Medha Rail Coach Factory, the largest private coach factory in India, located in Kondakal, Shankarpally mandal of Rangareddy district.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. This groundbreaking project, estimated to cost Rs 6,000 crores, will be the first rail-road tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in northeast India.