General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -15th June

Q1. With which country India has taken a significant step towards deepening cooperation in high-tech trade and technology partnership?
(a) Japan
(b) Germany
(c) United States
(d) Australia
(e) None of the above

Q2. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a _________ loan agreement to support initiatives aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, improving irrigation access, and promoting horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh?
(a) $220 million
(b) $130 million
(c) $50 million
(d) $400 million
(e) None of the above

Q3. India and Serbia have set an ambitious target of achieving a bilateral trade volume of one billion euros by the end of the decade. Who committed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation from Indian side?
(a) Draupadi Murmu
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) S. Jayshankar
(d) Piyush Goyal
(e) None of the above

Q4. The agreement ‘Atlantic Declaration’ reaffirms their longstanding “special relationship” and outlines a joint effort to tackle challenges posed by Russia, China, and economic instability. Which two countries have recently unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration”?
(a) Germany & USA
(b) Australia & India
(c) France & Sweden
(d) USA & UK
(e) None of the above

Q5. India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set an ambitious target to increase their non-oil bilateral trade from the current USD 48 billion to USD 100 billion by which of the following year?
(a) 2030
(b) 2040
(c) 2047
(d) 2050
(e) None of the above

Q6. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to synergise the professional capabilities of IICA and RRU towards capacity building, education, research and consulting. Where the Rashtriya Raksha University is located?
(a) Kolkata, West Bengal
(b) Bangalore, Karnataka
(c) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
(d) Ranchi, Jharkhand
(e) None of the above

Q7. AirJaldi Networks, a leading provider of internet connectivity solutions for rural areas, has joined forces with which tech giant company through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) titled ‘Contentful Connectivity.’?
(a) Meta
(b) Infosys
(c) Google
(d) Microsoft
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with which Indian institute to develop a touchless biometric capture system that is easy to use and accessible from anywhere?
(a) IISc Bangalore
(b) IIT Madras
(c) IIT Bombay
(d) IIM Ahmedabad
(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 (c)
Sol. India and the United States have taken a significant step toward deepening cooperation in high-tech trade and technology partnerships. During the inaugural meeting of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD) held in Washington D.C., the two nations agreed to establish a monitoring group to review and monitor the progress of their collaborative efforts.
S2. Ans (b)
Sol. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $130 million loan agreement to support initiatives aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, improving irrigation access, and promoting horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh.

S3. Ans(a)
Sol. President Droupadi Murmu of India and her Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, have expressed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted the significant discussions and engagements between the two leaders during President Murmu’s visit to Serbia.

S4. Ans (d)
Sol. The United States and the United Kingdom have recently unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration.”
This agreement reaffirms their longstanding “special relationship” and outlines a joint effort to tackle challenges posed by Russia, China, and economic instability.
S5. Ans(a)
Sol. India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set an ambitious target to increase their non-oil bilateral trade from the current USD 48 billion to USD 100 billion by 2030.
The decision was reached during the first meeting of the Joint Committee of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. Rashtriya Raksha University is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The MoU also provides for the exchange of knowledge and resources between IICA and RRU for conducting research, training, and consultancy.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. Microsoft and AirJaldi Networks, a leading provider of internet connectivity solutions for rural areas, have joined forces through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) titled ‘Contentful Connectivity.’

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to develop a touchless biometric capture system that is easy to use and accessible from anywhere.

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.