General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-13th December

Q1. Indian IT services giant Infosys has recently announced a strategic partnership with which energy company to drive the adoption of immersion cooling services in data centers?

(a) ExxonMobil
(b) Chevron
(c) Shell
(d) BP (British Petroleum)
(e) TotalEnergies

Q2. On which day is Indian Navy Day observed annually, honoring the bravery, dedication, and achievements of the Indian Naval forces?

(a) December 7
(b) December 4
(c) December 6
(d) December 3
(e) December 2

Q3. Who has been appointed as the first woman Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE)?

(a) Kavita Sharma
(b) Sunita Sharma
(c) Kanchan Devi
(d) Anita Singh
(e) Niharika Yadav

Q4. The “Mission Daksh” (Dynamic Approach for Knowledge and Skill) initiative, aimed at supporting nearly 25 lakh children facing significant academic challenges in state-run schools, was launched by the government of which state?

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Bihar
(d) Karnataka
(e) Tamil Nadu

Q5. India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for November 2023 surged by an impressive 15% year-on-year, reaching a total of:

(a) ₹1.68 lakh crore
(b) ₹1.48 lakh crore
(c) ₹1.58 lakh crore
(d) ₹1.78 lakh crore
(e) ₹1.88 lakh crore

Q6. Which edition of the raising day did the Border Security Force (BSF) celebrate on 1st December, marking a significant role in ensuring the security of India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh?

(a) 56^th edition
(b) 57^th edition
(c) 58^th edition
(d) 59^th edition
(e) 60^th edition

Q7. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signed an MoU with which central bank for collaboration and the exchange of information related to the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL)?

(a) Bank of England (BoE)
(b) Federal Reserve System (FRS)
(c) European Central Bank (ECB)
(d) People’s Bank of China (PBOC)
(e) Bank of Japan (BoJ)

Q8. In the fourth T20I against Australia at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, who became the fastest Indian to amass 4,000 runs in the shortest format of the game?

(a) Ishan Kishan
(b) Rinku Singh
(c) Tilak Verma
(d) Suryakumar Yadav
(e) Ruturaj Gaikwad

Q9. According to a report released by S&P Global Ratings, by which year is India projected to become the world’s third-largest economy?

(a) 2025
(b) 2030
(c) 2035
(d) 2040
(e) 2045

Q10. Telangana Congress president and newly minted Kodangal MLA Revanth Reddy takes oath as the chief minister of the state. In which year was the state of Telangana formed?

(a) 2010
(b) 2012
(c) 2014
(d) 2016
(e) 2018

Solutions

S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. Indian IT services giant Infosys has recently announced a strategic partnership with energy company Shell to drive the adoption of immersion cooling services in data centers.

S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. Indian Navy Day, observed annually on December 4, is a significant day in India, honoring the bravery, dedication, and achievements of the Indian Naval forces.
The theme for Indian Navy Day 2023 is “Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain.”

 S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the first woman Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE).

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Bihar government launched a new initiative aimed at supporting nearly 25 lakh children facing significant academic challenges in state-run schools, “Mission Daksh” (Dynamic Approach for Knowledge and Skill).
‘Mission Daksh’ focuses on addressing the individual needs of these students to enhance their academic performance. To ensure the effective implementation of ‘Mission Daksh,’ district-wise monitoring committees, led by district magistrates, will oversee the program’s progress.

S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for November 2023 surged by an impressive 15% year-on-year, reaching a total of ₹1.68 lakh crore.
This marks the sixth instance during the ongoing fiscal year that gross GST collections have surpassed the ₹1.60 lakh crore milestone. Total GST revenue for November 2023: ₹1,67,929 crore.

S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. The Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated its 59th raising day on 1st December. This significant organization plays a pivotal role in ensuring the security of India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.

S7. Ans. (a)
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank of England (BoE) signed an MoU on collaboration and the exchange of information related to the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL).
The MoU enables the Bank of England to assess CCIL’s application for recognition as a third-country CCP.

S8. Ans. (e)
Sol. In the fourth T20I against Australia at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Ruturaj Gaikwad etched his name in the record books by becoming the fastest Indian to amass 4,000 runs in the shortest format of the game.
Ruturaj Gaikwad entered the match needing just seven runs to reach the coveted 4,000-run mark in T20 cricket. He accomplished this remarkable feat in only 116 innings, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. India will become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030, a report released by S&P Global Ratings.
In 2026-27, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 7 percent. India is currently the fifth largest economy in the world behind the US, China, Germany and Japan.
In its “Global Credit Outlook 2024”, S&P said that India would be the fastest-growing emerging market in the world. Still, its paramount test will be whether the country can become the next big global manufacturing hub.

S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. Reddy will be the second man to occupy the CM’s chair in the state, which was formed in 2014.
Telangana Congress president and newly minted Kodangal MLA Revanth Reddy takes oath as the chief minister of the state.