General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -22nd July

Q1. National Postal Worker Day is observed as a way to show gratitude and recognize the tireless efforts of postal workers. On which day National postal Worker Day is observed?
(a) 5th July
(b) 8th July
(c) 3rd July
(d) 1st July
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which of the following company has recently made history by becoming the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in India to receive certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS)?
(a) HPCL
(b) ONGC
(c) Indian Oil
(d) Coal India
(e) None of the above

Q3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the CIMS to revolutionize its data handling, analysis, and governance. What is the meaning of the abbreviation of ‘I’ in CIMS?
(a) Integrated
(b) Innovative
(c) Interlinked
(d) Information
(e) None of the above

Q4. Which of the following released a data about India’s external debt which has witnessed a slight increase, reaching USD 624.7 billion at the end of March 2023?
(a) SEBI
(b) EXIM Bank
(c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(d) Reserve Bank of India
(e) None of the above

Q5. India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) has successfully commenced commercial operations. Where the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project is situated?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Gujarat
(d) Rajasthan
(e) None of the above

Q6. Who has been selected by the government as the new chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for three years?
(a) Abhishek Kumar Singh
(b) K Rajaraman
(c) Aruna Sundar Rajan
(d) Rajesh Agrawal
(e) None of the above

Q7. The final match of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 held at the Dong-Eui Institute of Technology Seokdang Cultural Center in Busan, Republic of Korea. Which country won the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023?
(a) Iran
(b) South Korea
(c) Bangladesh
(d) India
(e) None of the above

Q8. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have formed a partnership to create an Indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System for which of the defence force?
(a) Indian Air Force
(b) Indian Coast Guard
(c) Indian Navy
(d) Indian Army
(e) None of the above

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. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Al-Hakim Mosque which holds great significance, particularly for the Dawoodi Muslim community in India. In which country Al-Hakim Mosque is situated?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Iran
(c) Israel
(d) Egypt
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. On July 1, National Postal Worker Day is observed as a way to show gratitude and recognize the tireless efforts of postal workers.

These often-overlooked individuals play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth delivery of mail to its intended recipients, thereby fostering connections between people and communities.

S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has recently made history by becoming the first Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) in India to receive certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS).
ONGC’s commitment to combat bribery was previously demonstrated in 2005 when it became the first organization in India to adopt the Integrity Pact (IP) initiated by Transparency International.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the Centralized Information Management System (CIMS) to revolutionize its data handling, analysis, and governance.

The system leverages advanced technology to manage big data, enabling powerful data mining, text mining, visual analytics, and statistical analysis.

S4. Ans. (d)
Sol. India’s external debt has witnessed a slight increase, reaching USD 624.7 billion at the end of March 2023, according to data released by the Reserve Bank.

However, the debt-to-GDP ratio declined during the same period. Valuation gains resulting from the appreciation of the US dollar against major currencies, including the Indian rupee, yen, SDR, and euro, amounted to USD 20.6 billion.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. India’s first indigenously developed 700 MW nuclear power reactor at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat has successfully commenced commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s nuclear energy sector.

S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman has been selected by the government as the new chairperson of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Rajaraman will take over from Injeti Srinivas, who served as the inaugural chairperson since 2020.
According to a gazette notification, Rajaraman’s appointment is valid for three years starting from the date he assumes charge, or until he reaches the age of 65, or until further orders are issued, whichever occurs earlier.

S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. In the final of the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 held at the Dong-Eui Institute of Technology Seokdang Cultural Center in Busan, Republic of Korea. India emerged victorious, defeating Iran with a score of 42-32.

This marked India’s eighth championship title in the past nine editions.

S8. Ans.(c)
Sol. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have formed a partnership to create an Indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System for the submarines in the Indian Navy.

These modules, comprising fuel cell-based Energy Modules (EMs), aim to generate power and produce hydrogen as needed.

S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. Ramesh Bias is the governor of Maharashtra.

S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo, Egypt holds great significance, particularly for the Dawoodi Muslim community in India.
The mosque, which dates back to the 11th century, is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the 16th Fatimid caliph.