General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-24th September

Q1. Which bank has taken a significant step in enhancing the commuting experience and promoting digital payment adoption with the launch of the ‘Nation First Transit Card’?
(a) State Bank of India
(b) HDFC Bank
(c) Bank of Baroda
(d) IDFC First Bank
(e) None of the above

Q2. According to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Countries rankings, which country ranked first in the World Best Countries Report 2023?
(a) USA
(b) Switzerland
(c) Iceland
(d) France
(e) None of the above

Q3. The Indian government has unveiled the third phase of its Ujjwala scheme at the cost approximately ₹1,650 crore. When the Ujjawal scheme was introduced in India?
(a) 2015
(b) 2012
(c) 2019
(d) 2016
(e) None of the above

Q4. The slogan or theme of the World Blood Donor Day 2023 is “Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.” On which day World Blood Donor Day is observed?
(a) October 1
(b) September 15
(c) August 20
(d) June 14
(e) None of the above

Q5. SBI Card has introduced a specialized credit card tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) called the ‘SimplySAVE Merchant SBI Card’. Who is MD & CEO of SBI card?
(a) Dinesh Kumar Khara
(b) Rama Mohan Rao
(c) Abhijit Chakravorty
(d) Amritesh Mohan
(e) None of the above

Q6. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has made partnership with which institution/organisation to transform skill development and entrepreneurship in India?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) IIM Indore
(d) IISc Bangalore
(e) None of the above

Q7. Give the name of a Goan short story writer, novelist, critic, and scriptwriter in Konkani who has been awarded with India’s highest literary honor the Jnanpith Award (57th edition).
(a) Damodar Mauzo
(b) Ravindra Kelekar
(c) Ben Antao
(d) Sonai Faleiro
(e) None of the above

Q8. India defeated which country’s team in the final match of Asia Cup 2023?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Pakistan
(d) Afghanistan
(e) None of the above

Q9. Who virtually launches Ayushman Bhav campaign and the Ayushman Bhava portal for Universal Health Coverage from the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar to facilitate access to Ayushman cards for citizens?
(a) Droupadi Murmu
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Mansukh Mandaviya
(d) Amit Shah
(e) None of the above

Q10. AirJaldi Networks, a leading provider of internet connectivity solutions for rural areas, signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) titled ‘Contentful Connectivity’ with which of the following tech giant company?
(a) Meta
(b) Google
(c) Microsoft
(d) Tata Consultancy Services
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, has taken a significant step in enhancing the commuting experience and promoting digital payment adoption with the launch of the ‘Nation First Transit Card.’
S2. Ans (b)
Sol. Switzerland has once again claimed the title of the world’s best country, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Countries rankings.
India secured the 30th spot with an overall score of 40.8. In the previous year, in 2022, India held the 31st position out of 85. India achieved its most remarkable performance in the “Movers” category, securing the 5th position.
S3. Ans (d)
Sol. The Ujjawala Yojana was launched by PM Modi on 1st May 2016 to distribute 50 million LPG connections to women of BPL families.
This initiative aims to provide free gas connections, along with a stove and a refill, to 7.5 million impoverished households for three years. The move extends the program’s total coverage to an impressive 103.5 million households.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on June 14 to express gratitude towards selfless voluntary blood donors and celebrate the essence of life and humanity.
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. Abhijit Chakravorty is MD & CEO of SBI Cards.
This new card is designed to address the short-term credit needs of MSME merchants while providing them with a range of exclusive benefits.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. In a significant stride towards advancing skill development and entrepreneurship in India, the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has forged a strategic partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
This alliance seeks to redefine skill development, entrepreneurship, and research in India, aligning the visions of both institutions and leveraging their collective strengths to reshape the nation’s skilling ecosystem.
S7. Ans(a)
Sol. Damodar Mauzo, a Goan short story writer, novelist, critic, and scriptwriter in Konkani, has been awarded the 57th Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honor. Mauzo is the second Goan to receive the award, after Ravindra Kelekar in 2008.
Mauzo’s 25 books have been published in Konkani and one in English. Many of his books have also been translated in different languages.
S8. Ans(b)
Sol. India defeated Sri Lanka to win the Asia cup 2023.
Asia cup 2023 final match was held in Sri Lanka.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. President Droupadi Murmu, in a historic virtual ceremony, launched the Ayushman Bhav campaign and the Ayushman Bhava portal from the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar, marking a significant stride towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India.
S10. Ans(c)
Sol. Microsoft and AirJaldi Networks, a leading provider of internet connectivity solutions for rural areas, have joined forces through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) titled ‘Contentful Connectivity.’
This strategic partnership aims to improve internet access and meaningful connectivity in rural regions of India by collaborating with private, public, and non-profit sectors.