General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -14th June

Q1. Which country is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO’s history, a show of force intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Germany
(c) USA
(d) China
(e) None of the above

Q2. In a significant achievement for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden pre-induction night launch of the new-generation ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime.’ Where DRDO tested the ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’?
(a) Odisha
(b) Karnataka
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Maharashtra
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which edition of India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman?
(a) First
(b) Third
(c) Fifth
(d) Second
(e) None of the above

Q4. Who has taken over command of an independent field workshop in the Eastern Ladakh region with China and become the first woman to command an army battalion?
(a) Priya Jhingan
(b) Rosemary Mariner
(c) Shiva Chauhan
(d) Geeta Rana
(e) None of the above

Q5. The Indian Navy carried out a massive operation in the Arabian Sea involving more than 35 aircraft as part of a Carrier Battle Group (CBG). Which two Indian Naval ship has participated in this operation?
(a) INS Vikramaditya
(b) INS Virat
(c) INS Vikrant
(d) a & c both
(e) a & b both

Q6. The Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) was established in 2016 and over the past six years, it has become the prominent consultative forum for nations in the region to discuss regional affairs. The 6th IOC has taken place at which place?
(a) Male, Maldives
(b) New Delhi, India
(c) Dhaka, Bangladesh
(d) Bali, Indonesia
(e) None of the above

Q7. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries have kicked off military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member. Which of the following nation is the newest member of NATO countries?
(a) Switzerland
(b) Ecuador
(c) Finland
(d) Ukraine
(e) None of the above

Q8. India’s defense exports have achieved a record-breaking milestone, skyrocketing from 686 crore rupees in 2013-14 to nearly 16 thousand crore rupees in 2022-23. Who is the Union minister for Defence Ministry?
(a) Ramnath Kovind
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Rajnath Singh
(d) Narendra Modi
(e) None of the above

Q9. Which country has made history by becoming the first country to approve a highly effective malaria vaccine developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK?
(a) Ghana
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which state government introduced a new policy known as the State Robotics Framework to establish a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem and to position the state as a leader in robotics in India?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Gujarat
(c) Telangana
(d) Delhi
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)
Sol. Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO’s history, a show of force intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia. The Air Defender 23 exercise starting next week will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations respond to a simulated attack on a NATO member country.
S2. Ans (a)
Sol. The test, held at the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, showcased the missile’s exceptional accuracy and reliability, meeting all objectives set for the trial.

S3. Ans(a)
Sol. 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.

S4.Ans (d)
Sol. The Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers’ Colonel Geeta Rana is the first female officer to assume control of an Independent Field Workshop in a remote and forward area in Eastern Ladakh.

S5. Ans(d)
Sol. INS Vikramaditya, INS Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea.
This was one of the most significant demonstrations of the Navy’s operational capabilities to date, and comes at a time when there are increasing Chinese forays into the Indian Ocean.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. The 6th IOC is set to take place on May 12-13, 2023, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and is being organised by India Foundation in association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Bangladesh, and S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. The theme for the conference is “Peace, Prosperity, and Partnership for a Resilient Future”.

S7. Ans(c)
Sol. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries have kicked off military exercises with a pledge to defend their newest member, Finland, which is hosting its first joint training in the Arctic region since becoming part of the Western alliance in April.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. Rajnath Singh is the Union minister for Defence Ministry.
This impressive growth of 23 times demonstrates India’s advancement in the global defense manufacturing industry.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Ghana has made history by becoming the first country to approve a highly effective malaria vaccine developed by scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK.

The vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, has exceeded the World Health Organization’s target of 75% efficacy, making it a significant milestone in the fight against malaria.

S10. Ans(c)
Sol. The Telangana government introduced a new policy known as the State Robotics Framework. It is designed to establish a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem and to position the state as a leader in robotics in India.

The policy aims to provide support for research and development, encourage collaboration between academia and industry, and promote the adoption of robotics technology across various sectors.