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

Q1. Which of the following entity is set to introduce a new secured web-based portal called “PRAVAAH” (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation And AutHorisation) aimed at simplifying and streamlining the application processes?
(a) RBI
(b) NABARD
(c) SEBI
(d) NITI Aayog
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which Indian city has become the first city in India to measure its progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
(a) Bangalore
(b) New Delhi
(c) Shimla
(d) Bhopal
(e) None of the above

Q3. Who emerged victorious at the Spanish Grand Prix, clinching the pole position and extending his lead in the Formula One championship by 53 points?
(a) Lewis Hamilton
(b) Max Verstappen
(c) G. Russell
(d) C.Sainz Jr.
(e) None of the above

Q4. India and Serbia have set an ambitious target of achieving a bilateral trade volume of one billion euros by the end of the decade. Who committed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation from Indian side?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) S. Jaishankar
(d) Draupadi Murmu
(e) None of the above

Q5. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of our planet. Which anniversary of World Environment Day has been hosted by Côte D’Ivoire, with the theme of “solutions to plastic pollution”?
(a) 60th
(b) 25th
(c) 75th
(d) 50th
(e) None of the above

Q6. Give the name of a renowned theater actor and director famous for his grand open-air stage productions like “The Fifty Day War,” inspired by the Kargil War, and “The Legend of Ram,” has passed away at the age of 66.
(a) Shashanka Ghosh
(b) Sachin Bhowmick
(c) Aamir Raza Husain
(d) Manmohan Desai
(e) None of the above

Q7. Which country is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO’s history, a show of force intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Germany
(c) USA
(d) China
(e) None of the above

Q8. Cabinet approves establishment of Regional Office of Universal Postal Union. An agreement has been made with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to establish a regional office in which Indian city?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Bangalore
(e) None of the above

Q9. Which Indian oil refinery company has announced its collaboration with LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, to establish an aviation fuel plant in Haryana?
(a) Indian Oil Corp
(b) Reliance Industries Ltd.
(c) BPCL
(d) ONGC
(e) None of the above

Q10. The India-EU Connectivity Conference, organized jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EU Delegation to India, and the Asian Confluence, is set to take place in which Indian state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Delhi
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Meghalaya
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. RBI is set to introduce a new secured web-based portal called “PRAVAAH” (Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation And AutHorisation) aimed at simplifying and streamlining the application processes.

The portal will display the timeframes for deciding on applications and approvals, leading to greater effectiveness in regulatory processes and making it easier for regulated entities to do business with RBI.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, has become the first city in India to measure its progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The city has adopted a Voluntary Local Review (VLR) process, which is a tool that helps cities to assess their progress on the SDGs and identify areas where they need to improve.

S3. Ans(b)
Sol. Max Verstappen emerged victorious at the Spanish Grand Prix, clinching the pole position and extending his lead in the Formula One championship by 53 points.

Red Bull’s dominance continued as they celebrated their seventh consecutive triumph of the season.

S4.Ans (d)
Sol. President Droupadi Murmu of India and her Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, have expressed their commitment to strengthen bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted the significant discussions and engagements between the two leaders during President Murmu’s visit to Serbia.
S5. Ans(d)
Sol. The 50th anniversary of World Environment Day will be hosted by Côte D’Ivoire, with the theme of “solutions to plastic pollution”.
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of our planet. It was first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, and since then, over 150 countries participate in various activities to celebrate this day.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. Aamir Raza Husain, a renowned theater actor and director famous for his grand open-air stage productions like “The Fifty Day War,” inspired by the Kargil War, and “The Legend of Ram,” has passed away at the age of 66.
He was also the Creative Director of Stagedoor Theatre company, established in 1974, which has presented over 91 productions and more than 1,100 performances.

S7. Ans(b)
Sol. Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO’s history, a show of force intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia. The Air Defender 23 exercise starting next week will see 10,000 participants and 250 aircraft from 25 nations respond to a simulated attack on a NATO member country.

S8. Ans(a)
Sol. An agreement has been made with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) to establish a regional office in New Delhi, which will provide development cooperation and technical assistance to the region.
This decision was approved by the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and will allow India to play a more active role in the postal sector, with a focus on South-South and Triangular cooperation.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Indian Oil Corp (IOC), one of India’s largest oil refiners, has announced its collaboration with LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, to establish an aviation fuel plant in Haryana.
With an investment of approximately 23 billion rupees ($280.1 million), this strategic partnership aims to promote the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country.

S10. Ans(d)
Sol. The India-EU Connectivity Conference, organized jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EU Delegation to India, and the Asian Confluence, is set to take place in Meghalaya.
The conference aims to explore opportunities for enhancing connectivity investments in India’s North Eastern States and its neighboring countries, including Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.