General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -23rd August

Q1. India launches first of its kind an autonomous underwater vehicle for mine detection ‘Neerakshi’. Which of the following company collaborated to build this underwater vehicle for mine detection?
(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
(b) Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
(c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which of the following state Government recently approved a proposal to form 19 new districts and three new divisions with the purpose of improving governance and decentralizing administrative functions?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Gujarat
(d) Rajasthan
(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. Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the _______ cricketer in history to make 500 international appearances.
(a) 1st
(b) 7th
(c) 5th
(d) 10th
(e) None of the above

Q5. The public sector banks (PSBs) have registered an impressive profit of over Rs 34,774 crore in the first quarter of June 2023. Which bank achieved the highest percentage growth with increase of 307% profit?
(a) Punjab National Bank
(b) Union Bank of India
(c) Indian Bank
(d) State Bank of India
(e) None of the above

Q6. Give the name of former prime minister, whose death anniversary is observed on 16th August, known for his commitment to good governance, economic reforms and foreign policy initiatives.
(a) Indira Gandhi
(b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(e) None of the above

Q7. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the postponement of the licensing mandate for the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers in India. The implementation of the restrictions has been deferred until which period of time?
(a) April 1, 2024
(b) December 31, 2023
(c) August 31, 2023
(d) November 1, 2023
(e) None of the above

Q8. ‘SuSwagatam‘portal is user-friendly mobile application, empowers litigants and visitors with the convenience of a QR code-enabled ePass. Who unveiled ‘SuSwagatam’ portal for entry at Supreme Court?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Minister for Electronics and Information Technology
(c) President of India
(d) Chief Justice of India
(e) None of the above

Q9. The roots of International Youth Day can be traced back to 1965 when the United Nations General Assembly initiated a deliberate focus on the younger generation. On which day the International Youth Day is observed?
(a) 12th August
(b) 18th August
(c) 11th August
(d) 14th August
(e) None of the above

Q10. RBI’s strategic announcements set to transform UPI and UPI Lite landscape. The RBI has raised the transaction limit for UPI Lite from ________to ________ with an aim to facilitate more substantial and convenient transactions.
(a) Rs. 100, Rs. 200
(b) Rs 200, Rs 500
(c) Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000
(d) Rs. 500, Rs. 1000
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. The AUV named ‘Neerakshi’ is a collaboration of Kolkata-based warship maker Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and MSME entity AEPL.
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to detect mines and a first of its kind in the country was launched. Named “Neerakshi” meaning “Eyes in the Water” is first of its kind in the country and is expected to undergo user trials by the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and Army before a commercial launch.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. Rajasthan Government recently approved a proposal to form 19 new districts and three new divisions with the purpose of improving governance and decentralizing administrative functions. As of now, Rajasthan has 50 districts and 10 divisions, earlier it had 33 districts and 7 divisions.
A high-level committee chaired by retired IAS officer Ram Lubhaya formed in March 2022 to give recommendations about the formation of new districts in Rajasthan.
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 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 (d)
Sol. Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the 10th cricketer in history to make 500 international appearances.
With this accomplishment, Kohli joins an elite list of four Indian players, including the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and MS Dhoni. Kohli’s exceptional career includes 274 ODIs, 115 T20Is, and 111 Test matches, showcasing his immense contribution to Indian cricket.

S5. Ans(a)
Sol. Punjab National Bank achieved the highest percentage growth, marking a substantial 307 percent increase in profit, from Rs 308 crore to Rs 1,255 crore, in comparison to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
As per the quarterly data published by public sector banks, the collective profit reported by the 12 state-owned banks amounted to Rs 15,306 crore, during the corresponding April-June period in the prior fiscal year.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. 16th August is the death anniversary of our country’s former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
As the nation observed the solemn occasion of the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, leaders from various political backgrounds and affiliations converged at the ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial in Delhi.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. In light of recent developments, the implementation of the restrictions has been deferred until November 1, 2023.
The government had earlier imposed import restrictions on these products due to security concerns and to boost domestic manufacturing.
S8. Ans(d)
Sol. In a proactive effort to modernize and streamline access to justice, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y Chandrachud unveiled the ‘SuSwagatam‘ portal.
The ‘SuSwagatam’ portal, along with its user-friendly mobile application, empowers litigants and visitors with the convenience of a QR code-enabled ePass. This digital pass not only facilitates a smooth entry experience but also serves as an exit credential, enhancing the overall efficiency of access management.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Every year, on the 12th of August, the global community comes together to celebrate International Youth Day. This annual occasion serves as a dedicated day of awareness and action, recognized by the United Nations (UN), to address pertinent issues affecting the world’s youth population.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. Acknowledging the evolving needs of users, the RBI has raised the transaction limit for UPI Lite from Rs 200 to Rs 500, aiming to facilitate more substantial and convenient transactions. In a move to bolster the adoption of UPI Lite, the RBI is introducing offline payments using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently unveiled a trio of groundbreaking initiatives poised to revolutionize the digital payments landscape in India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and UPI Lite.