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

Q1. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will rise to USD 7.3 trillion by 2030. What is India’s current position in terms of the GDP in the Asia-Pacific region?

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
(e) Fifth

Q2. Indian and Malaysian armies commenced the joint bilateral training exercise ‘Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023.’ Where did this exercise take place?

(a) Pulai, Kluang, Malaysia
(b) New Delhi, India
(c) Penang, Malaysia
(d) Umroi Cantonment, India
(e) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Q3. Which player emerged as the champion in the women’s singles event at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2023?

(a) Arundhati Pantawane
(b) Neha Pandit
(c) Unnati Hooda
(d) Samiya Imad Farooqui
(e) Sanjana Santosh

Q4. The Cyclonic Storm Hamoon lay centered over coastal Bangladesh, which country named the cyclone as ‘Hamoon’?

(a) Bangladesh
(b) Pakistan
(c) Indonesia
(d) Iran
(e) Saudi Arabia

Q5. Which edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) announced its Indian Panorama selection for 2023, featuring 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films?

(a) 52nd
(b) 53rd
(c) 54th
(d) 55th
(e) 56th

Q6. As per a news report, which company has introduced a maternity insurance programme for its female delivery partners. This insurance coverage caters to a range of pregnancy-related expenses, including childbirth and maternity complications?

(a) Flipkart
(b) Zomato
(c) Amazon
(d) Meesho
(e) Foodpanda

Q7. Recently, the Union Coal Ministry has said that Coal India Limited’s (CIL) 40 coal blocks in and around the Lemru Elephant Corridor (LEC) will not be auctioned, in which state is Lemru Elephant Corridor (LEC) located?

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Assam
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Karnataka
(e) Uttar Pradesh

Q8. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of which edition of PRAGATI, the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments?

(a) 41st
(b) 42nd
(c) 43rd
(d) 44th
(e) 45th

Q9. Who was appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador for Rado, a Switzerland-based luxury watch manufacturer?

 (a) Katrina Kaif
(b) Tabbu
(c) Sara Ali Khan
(d) Alia Bhatt
(e) Lara Dutta

Q10. World Stroke Day is annually observed across the globe on 29 October to raise awareness of the serious nature and high rates of stroke. What is the theme of World Stroke Day 2023?

(a) ‘Together we are Greater than Stroke.’
(b) “We are together Greater than Stroke”
(c) Together we can reduce the Stroke
(d) We can reduce the Stroke
(e)None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. India is now the third-largest economy in the Asia-Pacific region and the fifth-largest in the world.
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This rapid pace of economic expansion would result in the size of the Indian GDP exceeding the Japanese GDP by 2030, making India the second-largest economy in the Asia-Pacific region.

S2. Ans.(d)
Sol. “Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023” was held at Umroi Cantonment in India.
Details-
The Malaysian Army contingent comprises troops from 5th Royal Battalion of Malaysian Army. The Indian contingent is being represented by a Battalion of THE RAJPUT REGIMENT.
Ex Harimau Shakti, scheduled till 5th November 2023, will engage approximately 120 personnel from both sides.
“Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI” is aimed to enhance the level of defence cooperation between Indian Army and the Malaysian Army, which will also foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.

S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. In a thrilling showdown at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2023, young Indian badminton talent Unnati Hooda emerged as the champion in the women’s singles event.
Details-
Unnati Hooda beat Samiya Imad Farooqui to capture the women’s singles title at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2023.
She became the youngest Indian to clinch a BWF title last year at 14 years of age.

S4. Ans.(d)
Sol. The Cyclonic storm has been named ‘Hamoon’ by Iran.
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The word ‘Hamoon’ is a Persian word that refers to inland desert lakes or marshlands.
They are formed as natural seasonal reservoirs in areas adjoining the Helmand basin.

S5. Ans.(c)
Sol. The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has officially announced its Indian Panorama selection for 2023, featuring a diverse array of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films.
Details-
These cinematic gems will be showcased during the festival, scheduled to run from November 20 to November 28 in Goa.
These movies represent the artistic prowess and cultural diversity of Indian cinema. The 12-member feature film jury, led by TS Nagabharana, has meticulously chosen these films, making them a must-watch for film enthusiasts.

S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Zomato, the food ordering and delivery platform, has introduced a maternity insurance programme for its female delivery partners.
Details-
The insurance plan offers benefits such as:
Up to Rs 25,000 for a typical delivery. Rs 40,000 for a C-section birth. Rs 40,000 for difficulties related to pregnancy, including miscarriage and abortion.

S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. It is located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh.
Details-
The Union Coal Ministry has said that Coal India Limited’s (CIL) 40 coal blocks in and around the Lemru Elephant Corridor (LEC) will not be auctioned at the request of the Chhattisgarh government.

S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the meeting of the 43rd edition of PRAGATI.
Details-
A total of eight projects were reviewed. Among these, four projects were concerned with water supply and irrigation, two projects for expanding National highways and connectivity, and two projects for rail and metro rail connectivity.
These projects have a cumulative cost of around Rs. 31,000 crore and relate to 7 states viz., Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. Katrina Kaif, a British-Indian actress, who works in Hindi-language films, was appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador for Rado, a Switzerland-based luxury watch manufacturer.
Details-Other noted brands endorsed by Katrina include Japanese casual wear brand Uniqlo’s.

S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. The theme for World Stroke Day 2023, designated by the World Stroke Organisation (WSO), is ‘Together we are #GreaterThan Stroke.’
Details-The theme focused on uniting members, partners, and stakeholders worldwide together to spread crucial information regarding stroke prevention.