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

Q1. Indian Coast Guard participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting. Where the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies meeting was held?
(a) Istanbul, Turkey
(b) Hanoi, Vietnam
(c) New Delhi, India
(d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which bank has announced that it has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to convert I-Process Services (India) Pvt Ltd (I-Process) into a wholly-owned subsidiary?
(a) Kotak Mahindra Bank
(b) Bank of India
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) HDFC Bank
(e) None of the above

Q3. The theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 is “Creating Hope through Action”. On which day World Suicide Prevention Day is observed to prevent suicides in the society?
(a) 18 July
(b) 22 August
(c) 2 June
(d) 10 September
(e) None of the above

Q4. Give the name of the Indian Air Force’s annual mega training exercise that has been kicked off recently to bolster its operational readiness and capabilities spanning over a vast geographical area, from Leh in Kashmir to Nal in Rajasthan.
(a) Mitra Shakti
(b) Bright Star-23
(c) Trishul
(d) Shakti
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which of the following defence equipment manufacturer has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short-Range Air Defence Systems?
(a) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation
(c) Bharat Electronics Limited
(d) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(e) None of the above

Q6. The Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan -2023 has been conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board. Which Indian city has clinched the top spot in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan -2023 in the category of cities with a population exceeding 10 lakhs?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Jaipur
(c) Agra
(d) Indore
(e) None of the above

Q7. 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

Q8. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposals of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for the appointments of special director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Who has been appointed as the Special Director of CBI?
(a) Ajay Bhatnagar
(b) Sanjay Kumar Mishra
(c) Ravi Sinha
(d) Samant Goel
(e) None of the above

Q9. Which of the following Indian state launched the ‘Sashakt Mahila Rin Yojna’ to provide loans to women for pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams, engage in livelihood activities, fulfil their day-to-day needs and uplift their families?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Assam
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which edition of Global Maritime India Summit is going to be held in October 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi?
(a) Second
(b) Third
(c) Fifth
(d) Sixth
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. Indian Coast Guard participated in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) from 05-08 Sep 2023 at Istanbul, Turkey.
The 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) convened to address pressing issues related to maritime law enforcement, safety and security of life at sea, marine environment protection, and the illicit trafficking of drugs, weapons, and humans at sea.
S2. Ans (c)
Sol. ICICI Bank has announced that it has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to convert I-Process Services (India) Pvt Ltd (I-Process) into a wholly-owned subsidiary, subject to specific conditions, according to the Bank’s latest regulatory disclosure.
Established in 2005, I-Process has been at the forefront of offering staffing solutions to some of India’s leading financial institutions. The company boasts a workforce of over 25,000 employees and an extensive presence spanning nearly 500 locations across India.
S3. Ans(d)
Sol. Every year, World Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated on September 10. The day is dedicated to educate and aware people about the measures to prevent the suicides that are currently increasing at an alarming rate across the globe.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention with the World Health Organization (WHO) established World Suicide Prevention Day to be celebrated every year on September 10.
S4. Ans (c)
Sol. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has kicked off its annual mega training exercise, Trishul, which is a crucial event aimed at bolstering its operational readiness and capabilities. This extensive exercise is organized by the Western Air Command (WAC) and spans a vast geographical area, from Leh in Kashmir to Nal in Rajasthan.
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s leading aerospace and defense company, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short-Range Air Defence Systems.
The Memorandum of Understanding was officially signed in Bengaluru.
The MoU between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and IAI aligns perfectly with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat‘ (Self-Reliant India) and ‘Make in India‘ policies of the Government of India.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. The city of Indore has clinched the top spot in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan -2023 conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board, in the category of cities with a population exceeding 10 lakhs.
Indore’s remarkable performance was underpinned by its impressive score of 187 out of 200, a testament to its robust and comprehensive measures for environmental preservation.

S7. 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.
S8. Ans(a)
Sol. Ajay Bhatnagar (IPS) has been appointed as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Bhatnagar is a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Jharkhand cadre.
He is currently serving as Additional Director in the Central Govt investigating agency. According to a DoPT order, he has been appointed to the post till the date of his superannuation on November 20, 2024.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The CM of Himachal Pradesh announced the launching of a collateral-free loan scheme, namely Sashakt Mahila Rin Yojna to economically empower women.
The ‘Sashakt Mahila Rin Yojna’ is an initiative of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) which will provide loans to women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, engage in livelihood activities, fulfil their day-to-day needs and uplift their families.
S10. Ans(b)
Sol. According to Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit is going to be held in October 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.