General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -25th July

Q1. The Supreme Court has issued new guidelines for designating senior advocates, replacing the existing 2017 guidelines. What is the criterion of minimum age for a lawyer to apply for the post under new regulations?
(a) 35 Years
(b) 40 Years
(c) 50 Years
(d) 45 Years
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which two flagship ships of the Indian Navy have participated in a bilateral maritime exercise alongside the Indonesian Naval Forces for strengthening mutual cooperation and understanding?
(a) INS Vikramaditya and INS Chennai
(b) INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata
(c) INS Visakhapatnam and INS Delhi
(d) INS Shivalik and INS Mormugao
(e) None of the above

Q3. The Union Finance Ministry recently announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for electronic items on the __________ anniversary of the GST implementation on July 1.
(a) 6th
(b) 10th
(c) 5th
(d) 7th
(e) None of the above

Q4. India’s Defence Ministry approves ‘Predator Drone’ deal worth around USD 3 billion. Which of the following country has deal with India to provide Predator Drone?
(a) Israel
(b) France
(c) India
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which of the payment processor company has announced its acquisition of Brazilian fintech platform Pismo for $1 billion in cash?
(a) PayPal
(b) American Express
(c) MasterCard
(d) Visa
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which state government has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by doubling the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)?
(a) Delhi
(b) Gujarat
(c) Odisha
(d) Assam
(e) None of the above

Q7. Give the name of young spin bowler who has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL).
(a) Preeti Bose
(b) Shweta Sehrawat
(c) Shreyanka Patil
(d) Harleen Deol
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which country has officially become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during an India-hosted virtual summit of the influential grouping?
(a) Singapore
(b) Maldives
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Iran
(e) None of the above

Q9. In a significant step towards embracing sustainable transportation, India is poised to launch its first-ever hydrogen-powered train. India’s first hydrogen-powered train will be run from which Indian state?
(a) Haryana
(b) Telangana
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Delhi
(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. The Supreme Court has issued new guidelines for designating senior advocates, replacing the existing 2017 guidelines.
Under the new regulations, lawyers with a minimum of 10 years of standing and aged 45 years or above are eligible to apply.
The applications will be reviewed by a committee comprising the Chief Justice of India (CJI), two seniors most judges, the Attorney General, and a bar representative, who will meet twice a year to assess the candidates.

S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, the two flagship ships of the Indian Navy, reached Jakarta to take part in a bilateral maritime exercise alongside the Indonesian Naval Forces.
With the objective of strengthening mutual cooperation and understanding, the Indian and Indonesian navies partake in an extensive program of professional interactions, joint yoga sessions, sports events, and cross-deck visits.

S3. Ans. (a)
Sol. The Union Finance Ministry recently announced a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for electronic items on the sixth anniversary of the GST implementation on July 1.

The list of electronic products includes mobile phones, TVs up to 27 inches, refrigerators, washing machines, and others. With the aim of making home appliances more affordable, the Finance Ministry has lowered the GST rates for various items.

S4. Ans. (d)
Sol. In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the United States, the Defence Ministry of India has granted approval for the acquisition of ‘Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones’ from America.

The deal, which was approved during a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on June 15, is estimated to be worth around USD 3 billion.

S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. Visa, the world’s largest payments processor, has announced its acquisition of Brazilian fintech platform Pismo for $1 billion in cash.

This move aims to enhance Visa’s footprint in Latin America and demonstrates renewed confidence in the region amidst a slowdown in funding.

S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. The state government of Gujarat has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare access for its citizens by doubling the insurance cover under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

Starting from the 11th of July, beneficiaries of PMJAY in Gujarat will now receive an insurance cover of Rs 10 lakhs, a twofold rise from the previous coverage of Rs 5 lakhs.

S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. Young spin bowler Shreyanka Patil has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to be signed for the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). Interestingly, Patil is also the first Indian player to be offered a contract in an overseas league before making her international debut.

S8. Ans.(d)
Sol. Iran has officially become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during an India-hosted virtual summit of the influential grouping.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the people of Iran on this significant occasion.

S9. Ans. (a)
Sol. India’s first hydrogen-powered train will run from Jind district, Haryana.
Hydrogen trains, which rely on fuel cells to convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, offer a clean and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional diesel trains.
This groundbreaking initiative marks a promising stride in India’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat pollution.

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.