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

Q1. Which bank has announced a significant multi-year sponsorship deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) that commences with the Men’s Cricket World Cup from October 5th 2023?
(a) Canara Bank
(b) IndusInd Bank
(c) HDFC Bank
(d) Federal Bank
(e) None of the above

Q2. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is collaborating with the Drone Federation of India to co-host ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ which is scheduled for the 25th and 26th of September 2023. Where the Drone Federation of India will be organized to encompass a wide range of drone applications?
(a) Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
(b) Hyderabad, Telangana
(c) Bengaluru, Karnataka
(d) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which state government has taken a progressive step by including the transgender community in its universal pension scheme called ‘Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana’?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Gujarat
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Nagaland
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Indian Navy is all set to host the _______ edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation (NIIO) Seminar, known as ‘Swavlamban 2023,’ scheduled to take place on 4th and 5th October 2023.
(a) Sixth
(b) First
(c) Third
(d) Second
(e) None of the above

Q5. Women’s fashion brand W on-boarded which Indian actress as its brand ambassador to launch its high-decibel festive campaign that beautifully merges the warmth of festivities with the spirit of modernity?
(a) Deepika Padukone
(b) Shraddha Kapoor
(c) Anushka Sharma
(d) Kiara Advani
(e) None of the above

Q6. Who inaugurated the First Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights in New Delhi?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Agriculture Minister of India
(c) President of India
(d) CEO of NITI Aayog
(e) None of the above

Q7. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to achieve a remarkable feat as it embarks on the construction of the world’s highest fighter airfield at Nyoma in Ladakh. Who has laid the foundation stone at the Devki bridge in Jammu?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Draupadi Murmu
(c) S. Jaishankar
(d) Rajnath Singh
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Indian and French Navies, steeped in rich maritime traditions and strategic cooperation, recently concluded the Phase II of the 21st edition of the Varuna naval exercise, Varuna-23. Where Varuna-23 was held?
(a) Arabian Sea
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Gulf of Kutch
(d) Mediterranean Sea
(e) None of the above

Q9. Give the name of an Indian-American cancer physician and researcher whose book has been longlisted for the prestigious 50,000-pound Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in London.
(a) Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee
(b) Sunil Kumar Ahuja
(c) Deepak Chopra
(d) Ashish Sabharwal
(e) None of the above

Q10. World Rhino Day observed annually on which day for raising awareness about the critical plight of the rhinoceros species and advocating for their protection?
(a) July 20th
(b) June 22nd
(c) September 22nd
(d) August 20th
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)
Sol. IndusInd Bank, a leading financial institution in India, has announced a significant multi-year sponsorship deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The partnership is set to commence with the highly anticipated Men’s Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to begin on October 5th, showcasing the world’s best cricketing talent on the Indian subcontinent.
The multi-year sponsorship agreement between IndusInd Bank and the ICC is valued at $20-$24 million (approximately Rs 160-200 crore).
S2. Ans (a)
Sol. This upcoming event, scheduled for the 25th and 26th of September 2023, will take place at the IAF’s airbase in Hindan (Ghaziabad).
‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ is set to impress attendees with a diverse array of live aerial demonstrations.
S3. Ans (c)
Sol. The Jharkhand government has taken a progressive step by including the transgender community in its universal pension scheme.
The council of ministers has approved the proposal of Mukhyamantri Rajya Samajik Suraksha Pension Yojana for transgender people under the social assistance scheme. The eligible beneficiary will receive Rs 1,000 per month as financial aid.
S4.Ans (d)
Sol. The Indian Navy is all set to host the second edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation (NIIO) Seminar, known as ‘Swavlamban 2023,’ scheduled to take place on 4th and 5th October 2023.
The upcoming ‘Swavlamban 2023’ seminar in New Delhi, promises to be a platform where these 75 prototypes will take center stage.
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. Women’s fashion brand W on-boarded Anushka Sharma as its brand ambassador. With this partnership, the brand prepares to launch its high-decibel festive campaign that beautifully merges the warmth of festivities with the spirit of modernity.
The specially curated Festive Collection by W includes its widest range of Anarkalis, Festive sets, dresses and lots more. It boasts of an exquisite array of fabrics, carefully selected to enhance the festive experience.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the First Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights in New Delhi.
President Murmu, in her address, underscored the pivotal role of the global farming community as the foremost conservers of crop diversity. She emphasized that farmers bear a unique responsibility and wield considerable power in safeguarding and revitalizing various plant and species varieties crucial for the well-being of all.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. The foundation stone of this ambitious project has been placed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Devak Bridge in Jammu.
Nyoma stands as a prominent village situated in the southern region of Ladakh, India. It hosts an Indian Air Force Base within the Leh district. Nyoma is notably home to an Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) established in 1962. Nyoma’s elevation reaches an impressive 4,180 meters (13,710 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest-altitude locations in the region.
S8. Ans(a)
Sol. Varuna-23 was held in the Arabian Sea, this exercise exemplifies the commitment of both nations to enhance their warfighting capabilities, improve interoperability, and promote peace, security, and stability in the region.
The Varuna-23 exercise spanned three days and saw the active participation of guided missile frigates, a tanker, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and integral helicopters from both the Indian and French Navies.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. A book by Indian-American cancer physician and researcher Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee has been longlisted for the prestigious 50,000 pound Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in London.
‘The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human’, which is among the 13-book longlist announced, highlights how cellular research has revolutionised medicine, enabling the treatment of life-altering diseases including Alzheimer’s and AIDS.
S10. Ans(c)
Sol. World Rhino Day, observed annually on September 22nd, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the critical plight of the rhinoceros species and advocating for their protection. This special day serves as a platform to highlight the challenges these magnificent creatures face and the urgent need for conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.