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

Q1. Who laid the foundation stone of the first cooperative-run Sainik School in Boriyavi village of Mehsana, Gujarat?

(a) Narendra Modi

(b) Amit Shah

(c) Bhupendra Patel

(d) Rajnath Singh

(e) None of the above

Q2. The Union Government approved the draft Digital Personal Data Bill and came before Parliament in the monsoon season. The Digital Personal Data Bill was drafted under which union ministry?

(a) Education Ministry

(b) Ministry of Science and Technology

(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

(d) Ministry of Home Affairs

(e) None of the above

Q3. Where Bhupender Yadav launched the Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) to promote resource efficiency and circular economy practices worldwide, bringing together companies from various sectors and countries?

(a) Pune

(b) Bangalore

(c) New Delhi

(d) Chennai

(e) None of the above

Q4. Who unveiled Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), aptly named ‘Yashobhoomi’ to redefine the landscape of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) on a global scale?

(a) Draupadi Murmu

(b) Amit Shah

(c) Rajnath Singh

(d) Narendra Modi

(e) None of the above

Q5. The Ministry of Railways in India, in its unwavering commitment to cleanliness, has officially launched the Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 campaign. Who is current chairman of Railways board?

(a) Jaya Verma Sinha

(b) Anil Kumar Lahoti

(c) Rajiv Sen Gupta

(d) A K Mohanty

(e) None of the above

Q6. Cabinet approves E-Courts Phase III for how many years to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the courts?

(a) Three

(b) Five

(c) Four

(d) Seven

(e) None of the above

Q7. The Indian government has unveiled the third phase of its Ujjwala scheme which aims to provide free gas connections. In which year Ujjwala scheme was launched?

(a) 2018

(b) 2015

(c) 2019

(d) 2016

(e) None of the above

Q8. Where the National Health Authority (NHA) of India has unveiled the first Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Microsite under the “100 microsites” initiative?

(a) Aizawl

(b) Madurai

(c) Bhopal

(d) Dehradun

(e) None of the above

Q9. Which country has unveiled the world’s first portable disaster hospital, a groundbreaking facility that can be airlifted and consists of 72 cubes?

(a) India

(b) USA

(c) China

(d) France

(e) None of the above

Q10. Where the foundation stone for South East Asia’s largest water desalination project has been laid with an ambitious investment of Rs 4,400 crore?

(a) Bangalore

(b) Lucknow

(c) New Delhi

(d) Chennai

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)

Sol. Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the first cooperative-run Sainik School.

The foundation stone-laying ceremony of Shri Motibhai R. Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School in Boriyavi village of Mehsana, Gujarat marked a significant milestone in the education sector.

S2. Ans (c)

Sol. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology drafted the Digital Personal Data Bill and considered 21,666 suggestions to the draft bill that have been circulated.

S3. Ans(d)

Sol. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, in line with India’s G20 Presidency, launched the Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) in Chennai.

The event took place during the G20’s Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group and Environment and Climate Ministers meeting.

S4. Ans (d)

Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment as he unveiled Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), aptly named ‘Yashobhoomi.’ This state-of-the-art facility, constructed at a cost of Rs 5,400 crore, promises to redefine the landscape of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) on a global scale.

Yashobhoomi stands as a testament to India’s commitment to world-class event hosting, boasting an expansive project area of over 8.9 lakh square metres and a built-up area exceeding 1.8 lakh square metres.

S5. Ans(a)

Sol. Jaya Varma Sinha is the current chairman of the Railway board.

The Swachhata Pakhwada 2023 is observed from the 16th of September to the 30th of September.

S6. Ans(c)

Sol. Cabinet approves E-Courts phase III for 4 years.

With a substantial budget allocation of Rs 7,210 crore, this initiative aims to leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the courts.

S7. Ans(d)

Sol. Ujjwala scheme was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1st May 2016.

Under the latest phase of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), beneficiaries will receive a deposit-free gas connection, complete with a stove and their first 14.2kg cylinder, all at no cost.

S8. Ans(a)

Sol. Under the “100 Microsites” initiative, the National Health Authority (NHA) of India has unveiled the first Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Microsite in the capital city of Mizoram.

Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram now stands as the first ABDM Microsite in India, setting an inspiring example for other regions to follow suit. This achievement showcases Mizoram’s commitment to advancing healthcare services and improving patient experiences through innovative digital solutions.

S9. Ans(a)

Sol. India has unveiled the world’s first portable disaster hospital, a groundbreaking facility that can be airlifted and consists of 72 cubes.

This extraordinary endeavour is a component of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious “Project BHISHM” (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), unveiled in February 2022. The project was officially inaugurated during the MedTech Expo in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

S10. Ans(d)

Sol. In a significant stride towards resolving the water crisis gripping Chennai city, Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, M K Stalin, has laid the foundation stone for what is set to become South East Asia’s largest water desalination project.

Spearheaded by VA Tech Wabag, a renowned pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Group based in Chennai, this project is poised to revolutionize the region’s water supply.

With an ambitious investment of Rs 4,400 crore, this initiative holds the potential to alleviate Chennai’s water scarcity concerns and elevate the city’s status as a water-sustainable urban center.