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

Q1. Where Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated the 26th Energy Technology Meet?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Chennai
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Mumbai
(e) None of the above

Q2. The Assam cabinet has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a 1000-km long economic corridor. How much amount of crore rupees has been approved for this economic corridor?
(a) Rs. 500 crore
(b) Rs. 3000 crore
(c) Rs. 100 crore
(d) Rs. 70,000 crore
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which state government has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the renowned German professional football league ‘Bundesliga’ to elevate the status of football in the state?
(a) Kerala
(b) West Bengal
(c) Goa
(d) Maharashtra
(e) None of the above

Q4. The state government of Uttarakhand took a significant step towards empowering its youth by launching the ‘Yuva Uttarakhand mobile application.’ Who is the governor of Uttarakhand?
(a) Bandaru Dattatreya
(b) Ramesh Bais
(c) C.V. Ananda Bose
(d) Gen. Gurmeet Singh
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which bank has taken a significant step towards enhancing financial inclusivity and social welfare by introducing an innovative Customer Service Points (CSP) functionality to seamlessly enroll in essential social security schemes using just their Aadhaar cards?
(a) ICICI Bank
(b) Union Bank of India
(c) Indian Bank
(d) State Bank of India
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which state government issued notification banning plastic water bottles below 1 litre to prohibit the production and use of drinking water bottles made from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with a volume of less than 1 litre?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Assam
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q7. With which bank the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of renewable energy projects across India?
(a) Axis Bank
(b) Bank of Maharashtra
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) State Bank of India
(e) None of the above

Q8. According to the Information and Broadcasting ministry Anurag Thakur, who will be honored with India’s highest recognition in the world of cinema Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award?
(a) Rekha
(b) Shabana Azmi
(c) Hema Malini
(d) Waheeda Rehman
(e) None of the above

Q9. _______________ successfully testing its innovative device named ‘Nabhmitra’ which aims to enhance the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions and operates on the basis of advanced satellite communication technology.
(a) Indian Space Research Organisation
(b) International Maritime Organisation
(c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(d) Directorate General of Shipping
(e) None of the above

Q10. The theme for the International Day of the Girl in 2023 is “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being.” On which day the International Day of the Girl is observed?
(a) 1 August
(b) 24 September
(c) 5 July
(d) 11 October
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. In the esteemed presence of notable dignitaries, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated the 26th Energy Technology Meet at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri also announced that India has exceeded its biofuel blending targets. Furthermore, the ambitious target of 20 percent biofuel blending, originally set for 2030, has now been advanced to 2025.
S2. Ans (b)
Sol. The Assam cabinet has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a 1000-km long economic corridor, backed by a significant investment of Rs 3000 crore. The cabinet’s decision marks a substantial step forward in regional development.
The funds will be used to upgrade 90 rural roads and four rural bridges managed by the Public Works Department.
S3. Ans (d)
Sol. Maharashtra government has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the renowned German professional football league, Bundesliga to elevate the status of football in the state.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. Retired Gen. Gurmeet Singh is the current governor of Uttarakhand.
In addition to the ‘Yuva Uttarakhand mobile application,’ the Chief Minister also inaugurated the ‘Prayag portal.’ This portal is dedicated to providing job information and serves as a comprehensive resource for job-seeking youth in the state.
S5. Ans(d)
Sol. The State Bank of India (SBI) has taken a significant step towards enhancing financial inclusivity and social welfare by introducing an innovative Customer Service Points (CSP) functionality. This functionality allows customers to seamlessly enroll in essential social security schemes using just their Aadhaar cards.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. In a decisive move towards environmental conservation, the Assam Environment and Forest Department has taken a significant step by announcing the ban on the use and production of plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity within the state.

S7. Ans(b)
Sol. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has joined forces with Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the field of renewable energy sector.

S8. Ans(d)
Sol. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, announced that the seasoned and accomplished actor, Waheeda Rehman, will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, India’s highest recognition in the world of cinema.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing its innovative device named ‘Nabhmitra’. This device, developed at ISRO’s Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad, aims to enhance the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions.
S10. Ans(d)
Sol. The International Day of the Girl, observed every year on October 11, is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about gender inequality and advocating for the rights and empowerment of girls.
The International Day of the Girl was first celebrated in 2012. This day was established to focus attention on the unique challenges girls face and to promote their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.