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

Q1. International Women’s Day 2023 raises awareness of topics including gender equality, access to abortion, and violence and abuse against women. On which day International Women’s Day is celebrated?
(a) 8 March
(b) 22 March
(c) 1 March
(d) 27 March
(e) None of the above

Q2. “Kidney Health for Everyone – Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable” is the theme for World Kidney Day in 2023. On which day World Kidney Day is observed in the month of March?
(a) Last Sunday
(b) Third Monday
(c) Second Thursday
(d) First Saturday
(e) None of the above

Q3. The International Day of Women Judges is celebrated on which of the day to honor all female judges who have taken the lead in the fight against social injustice?
(a) 18 March
(b) 10 March
(c) 2 March
(d) 29 March
(e) None of the above

Q4. National Safety Day is observed on which day annually with an in aim to promote safe working environment and ensure safety of people in all aspects?
(a) March 19
(b) March 8
(c) March 27
(d) March 4
(e) None of the above

Q5. The UN World Wildlife Day marks the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. On which day World Wildlife Day is celebrated?
(a) 3rd March
(b) 2nd March
(c) 5th March
(d) 1st March
(e) None of the above

Q6. World Seagrass Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem. Which of the following day World Seagrass Day is celebrated?
(a) 22 March
(b) 12 March
(c) 29 March
(d) 1 March
(e) None of the above

Q7. The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness seeks to promote better awareness and understanding of disarmament issues among the public, especially young people. On which Day the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed?
(a) March 17
(b) March 5
(c) March 30
(d) March 23
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Civil Accounts Day was celebrated to mark the 47th foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) this year. On which day the Civil Accounts Day is celebrated?
(a) 3 March
(b) 1 March
(c) 5 March
(d) 4 March
(e) None of the above

Q9. World Obesity Day 2023 celebrated with the theme: ‘Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity’. On which day World Obesity Day celebrates to promote practical solutions and help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight while undertaking proper treatment?
(a) March 4
(b) March 27
(c) March 16
(d) March 7
(e) None of the above

Q10. Every year on March 14, people throughout the world mark the International Day of Action for Rivers to bring attention to how important rivers are to our daily lives. What is the theme of International Day of Action of Rivers 2023?
(a) Listen to Rivers
(b) Women, Water and Climate Change
(c) Resistance against Destructive Hydro
(d) Rights of Rivers
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(a)
Sol. Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day as a focal point for the campaign for women’s rights.
S2. Ans (c)
Sol. On the second Thursday in March each year, the world observes World Kidney Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health.
S3. Ans(b)
Sol. The International Day of Women Judges, which is celebrated every year on March 10, honours all female judges who have taken the lead in the fight against social injustice.
S4.Ans (d)
Sol. National Safety Day is observed on March 4 annually with an in aim to promote safe working environment and ensure safety of people in all aspects.
S5. Ans(a)
Sol. Every 3rd of March, wildlife is celebrated all over the world for the UN World Wildlife Day.
S6. Ans(d)
Sol. World Seagrass Day is celebrated annually on 1st March to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem.
S7. Ans(b)
Sol. World Obesity Day is observed on March 4 every year to promote practical solutions and help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight while undertaking proper treatment.
S8. Ans(b)
Sol. The Civil Accounts Day was celebrated on 1st March to mark the 47th foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS).
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. World Obesity Day is observed on March 4 every year to promote practical solutions and help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight while undertaking proper treatment.
S10. Ans(d)
Sol. The theme of the 2023 International Day of Action for Rivers is “Rights of Rivers,” which calls for the designation of rivers as a national treasure.