General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -21st August

Q1. Who inaugurated the latest addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet, INS Vindhyagiri at the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)?

(a) Amit Shah

(b) Narendra Modi

(c) Rajnath Singh

(d) Droupadi Murmu

(e) None of the above

Q2. Which bank partners with RBI Innovation Hub to launch two lending products named Kisan Credit cards for Agricultural Growth and Unsecured MSME Loans for Business Growth?

(a) ICICI Bank

(b) Indian Bank

(c) Axis Bank

(d) Bank of Baroda

(e) None of the above

Q3. Who released the book and illustrations titled “Kargil: Ek Yatri Ki Jubani” (Hindi Edition) authored by Rishi Raj at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, Delhi?

(a) Draupadi Murmu

(b) Arvind Kumar

(c) Ajay Bhatt

(d) Rajnath Singh

(e) None of the above

Q4. The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was initiated by the Indian National Congress. Which anniversary has been marked by India on 8^th August 2023?

(a) 83rd

(b) 81st

(c) 80th

(d) 88th

(e) None of the above

Q5. The Indian women’s compound archery team etched their names in history by clinching a gold medal at the World Archery Championships. Where the World Archery Championship has been organized?

(a) Cardiff, Wales

(b) Berlin, Germany

(c) Birmingham, England

(d) Antalya, Turkey

(e) None of the above

Q6. Which state government to constitute ‘Rhino Task Force’ for suggesting measures for the reintroduction of rhino conservation scheme in ‘Valmiki Tiger Reserve’?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Kerala

(c) Bihar

(d) Jharkhand

(e) None of the above

Q7. Who announced the launch of “Meri Mati Mera Desh” campaign in run-up to Independence Day to honor the martyred bravehearts of the country?

(a) S. Jaishankar

(b) Rajnath Singh

(c) Draupadi Murmu

(d) Narendra Modi

(e) None of the above

Q8. Based on the recommendations of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the revenue department has imposed an anti-dumping duty on Dispersion Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber (SMOF) imports from which of the following country(s)?

(a) All of them

(b) South Korea

(c) China

(d) None of them

(e) Indonesia

Q9. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who took oath as the Deputy chief minister of Maharashtra after joining the Eknath Shinde-led government, is the son of Sharad Pawar’s elder brother Anantrao. Who is the Governor of Maharashtra?

(a) Ramesh Bais

(b) Kalraj Mishra

(c) Anandiben Patel

(d) Thawar Chand Gehlot

(e) None of the above

Q10. India’s Ministry of Defence had decided to replace the Microsoft operating system with a domestically developed operating system amid threats. What is the name decided for domestically developed operating system?

(a) Indra

(b) Sathi

(c) Maya

(d) Disha

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (d)

Sol. In a significant stride towards bolstering India’s maritime prowess, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the latest addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet, INS Vindhyagiri. The launch event was held at the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).

INS Vindhyagiri was developed under Project 17A which serves as a demonstration of India’s impressive technological achievements and unwavering commitment to enhancing its maritime capabilities.

S2. Ans (c)

Sol.  Axis Bank partners with RBI Innovation Hub to launch two lending products named Kisan Credit Cards for Agricultural Growth and Unsecured MSME Loans for Business Growth.

S3. Ans (c)

Sol. Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Defence (MoD), released the book and illustrations titled “Kargil: Ek Yatri Ki Jubani” (Hindi Edition) authored by Rishi Raj at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, Delhi.

The book which pays tribute to the Martyrs of the Kargil War was published by Prabhat Prakashan.

The book portrays the lives of all the 527 soldiers, who laid down their lives for our nation in the Kargil War.

S4. Ans (b)

Sol. The Quit India Movement was a historic event in India’s struggle for Independence from British colonial rule.

The year 2023 marks the 81st anniversary of this momentous movement that changed the course of India’s history. As we commemorate this significant milestone, it is essential to reflect the ideals and sacrifices of the past, drawing inspiration for the present and the future.

S5. Ans (b)

Sol. The Indian women’s compound archery team etched their names in history by clinching a gold medal at the World Archery Championships held in Berlin, Germany. This victory marked India’s first-ever gold at the archery world championships in any category. It was India’s first-ever gold at the archery world championships in any category.

S6. Ans (c)

Sol. The Bihar government to constitute a ‘Rhino Task Force’ for suggesting measures for the reintroduction of the rhino conservation scheme in ‘Valmiki Tiger Reserve’ in the West Champaran district.

The state’s wildlife authorities have observed a substantial increase in the tiger population in VTR, prompting them to focus on reviving the rhino population in the region.

S7. Ans (d)

Sol. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the “Meri Mati Mera Desh” campaign in the run-up to Independence Day to honor the martyred bravehearts of the country.

During the campaign of “Meri Mati Mera Desh”, an Amrit Kalash Yatra will be taken out. This ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ will reach Delhi, carrying the soil in 7,500 Kalash from villages and various corners of the country.

This yatra will also carry plants from various parts of the country. An ‘Amrit Vatika’ will be built close to the National War Memorial from these 7,500 Kalash of soil and plants.

S8. Ans (a)

Sol. Based on the recommendations of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the revenue department has imposed an anti-dumping duty on Dispersion Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber (SMOF) imports from China, South Korea, and Indonesia.

As reported by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the domestic optical fiber industry has experienced detrimental consequences due to the surge of inexpensive and substandard imports from these nations.

S9. Ans (a)

Sol. Ramesh Bias is the governor of Maharashtra.

S10. Ans (c)

Sol. India’s Ministry of Defence has taken a decisive step by opting to replace the Microsoft operating system with a domestically developed alternative named the ‘Maya‘operating system.

Devised and formed by a government organization, the Maya Operating System stands as a testament to local innovation and dedication. It was created within a brief timeframe of just six months.