General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -20th August

Q1. What is the rank of India in the World Economic Forum’s annual Gender Gap Index 2023 out of the 146 countries in the world?
(a) 103rd
(b) 135th
(c) 127th
(d) 118th
(e) None of the above

Q2. Lawmakers of Japan have broadened the definition of rape from “forcible sexual intercourse” to “non-consensual sexual intercourse”.
Japan’s parliament has raised the age of consent from _______ to _______, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world’s lowest consent age.
(a) 12, 15
(b) 13, 16
(c) 15, 17
(d) 14, 18
(e) None of the above

Q3. With which country India recently held the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue in New Delhi for underscoring their commitment to sustaining a secure maritime environment amidst growing Chinese aggression in the region?
(a) Japan
(b) Nepal
(c) Vietnam
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q4. Which country has been removed from the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, signaling the country’s improved measures to protect children?
(a) USA
(b) India
(c) Indonesia
(d) Germany
(e) None of the above

Q5. 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) USA
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) Ghana
(e) None of the above

Q6. The World Conservation Congress (WCC), renowned as the world’s largest gathering of conservationists, is expected to attract over 10,000 delegates from more than 160 countries. Which country won a bid to host the World Conservation Congress in 2025?
(a) UAE
(b) The United Kingdom
(c) India
(d) Italy
(e) None of the above

Q7. IIT Madras is set to establish the first Indian Institute of Technology in Africa. IIT Madras to set up its first international campus in which country?
(a) Mozambique
(b) South Africa
(c) Tanzania
(d) Egypt
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Sittwe Port has been put into operation by India, with the first shipment departing from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata under the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport initiative. In which of the following country the Sittwe Port is situated?
(a) Philippines
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Myanmar
(d) Sri Lanka
(e) None of the above

Q9. With which country India signed crucial agreements (Memorandum of Understandings) in May 2023, on migration and mobility partnership, as well as on the establishment of a Green Hydrogen task force?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) USA
(d) Saudi Arabia
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which two countries have recently unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration” which focuses on fostering industry collaboration in defense and renewable energy sectors to effectively respond to China’s growing competition?
(a) India & USA
(b) USA & Germany
(c) India & France
(d) USA & United Kingdom
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently released the annual Gender Gap Report for 2023, which measures the gender disparity in various aspects of society.
India has shown progress by moving up eight places to rank 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity.

S2. Ans (b)
Sol. Japan’s parliament has raised the age of consent from 13 to 16, a limit which had remained unchanged for more than a century and was among the world’s lowest consent age.
The expanded definition includes acts committed using drugging and intoxication. It also criminalized the grooming of minors.
Sexual intercourse with someone below age 16 will be considered as rape.

S3. Ans (c)
Sol. India and Vietnam recently held the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue in New Delhi, underscoring their commitment to sustaining a secure maritime environment amidst growing Chinese aggression in the region.
The dialogue brought together senior officials from both countries, focusing on reinforcing regional and international mechanisms to enhance comprehensive maritime security.

S4. Ans (b)
Sol. India has been removed from the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, signaling the country’s improved measures to protect children.
The decision by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres acknowledges India’s commitment to child protection and highlights the positive outcomes of its technical mission and a workshop on strengthening child protection.
S5. Ans(d)
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.

S6. Ans(a)
Sol. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged victorious in the bid to host the prestigious World Conservation Congress (WCC) in 2025. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has chosen Abu Dhabi as the venue for this momentous event.
Taking place from October 10-21, 2025, the conference will serve as a critical platform for global environmentalists to address pressing challenges and formulate innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
S7. Ans(c)
Sol. IIT Madras is set to establish the first Indian Institute of Technology in Africa in Tanzania, with classes scheduled to begin in October. The new campus will be located in Zanzibar, and marks IIT Madras’ first international campus.
S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The Sittwe Port in Myanmar has been put into operation by India, with the first shipment departing from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata.
The project is a part of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport initiative. The inaugural shipment, carrying 20,000 bags of cement weighing 1,000 metric tonnes, is expected to arrive at the Sittwe Port.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. In a significant development highlighting the strengthening ties between India and Australia, the two nations signed crucial agreements on migration and mobility partnership, as well as on the establishment of a Green Hydrogen task force.
S10. 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. Rather than pursuing a post-Brexit free-trade agreement, the two nations have opted to develop a new green economy through extensive industrial subsidies.