General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -26th July

Q1. According to the Henley Passport Index, which country now holds the title of the world’s most powerful passport for granting visa-free access to 192 out of 227 global travel destinations?
(a) Singapore
(b) Japan
(c) Germany
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which of the following payment app has announced the integration of RuPay credit cards onto the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
(a) Google Pay
(b) PhonePe
(c) Mobikwik
(d) Paytm
(e) None of the above

Q3. International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on which of the following day to increase awareness about the detrimental effects of disposable plastic bags on the environment?
(a) July 4th
(b) July 3rd
(c) July 12th
(d) July 18th
(e) None of the above

Q4. According to the credit information company Crif High Mark report, which state has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the highest microlending borrowings in India as of March 2023?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Karnataka
(c) Bihar
(d) Haryana
(e) None of the above

Q5. State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, has announced the appointment of whom as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO)?
(a) Ian De Souza
(b) Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti
(c) Prabodh Parikh
(d) Om Prakash Mishra
(e) None of the above

Q6. Where the first edition of India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced?
(a) Arabian Sea
(b) Persian Gulf
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Gulf of Oman
(e) None of the above

Q7. Which country’s team became the first team in the men’s competition to win a second FIH Hockey Pro League title?
(a) Germany
(b) South Korea
(c) India
(d) Netherlands
(e) None of the above

Q8. India’s first Omicron-specific mRNA booster vaccine has been approved for emergency use authorization from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). What is the name of this booster vaccine?
(a) GEMCOVAC-OM
(b) GEMVOC-OM
(c) GECOMV-OM
(d) GEVCOM-OM
(e) None of the above

Q9. According to a recent report by the World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO), India has witnessed a significant increase in its share of global commercial services exports. The country’s share of global commercial services exports has doubled to how much percent in 2022?
(a) 5.1%
(b) 4.4%
(c) 2.4%
(d) 3.8%
(e) None of the above

Q10. Australia has appointed the first female head of its central bank, passing over the current governor to elevate his deputy to the high-profile job amid a public backlash over steeply rising interest rates. Who will head the Reserve Bank of Australia?
(a) Jim Chalmers
(b) Michele Bullock
(c) Katy Gallagher
(d) Penny Wong
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. According to the Henley Passport Index, Singapore now holds the title of the world’s most powerful passport, granting visa-free access to 192 out of 227 global travel destinations.
Three European countries, namely Germany, Italy, and Spain, have moved up one rank to share the second position, with visa-free access to 190 destinations.

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. Google Pay, in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced the integration of RuPay credit cards onto the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform.
This new feature allows users to link their RuPay credit cards with Google Pay, enabling them to make payments at both online and offline merchants that accept RuPay credit cards.

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on July 3rd to increase awareness about the detrimental effects of disposable plastic bags on the environment.

This day acts as a reminder for individuals, communities, and businesses globally to minimize their usage of plastic bags and explore more sustainable alternatives.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. According to a report released, Bihar has overtaken Tamil Nadu to become the state with the highest microlending borrowings in India as of March 2023.

The report, published by credit information company Crif High Mark, highlighted Bihar’s impressive growth with a 13.5 percent increase in the gross lending portfolio during the March quarter compared to the previous quarter.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. Sta World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO) reported the appointment of Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Kodavanti, who has been with the bank since 1991, assumed the position on July 1, 2023. This article provides details about Kodavanti’s appointment and his professional background.

S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. The first edition of the India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced in the Gulf of Oman, featuring the participation of INS Tarkash, French Ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. The Netherlands men team finish their season four campaign on 35 points, making them champions of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 season.

With this win, Netherlands become the first team in the men’s competition to win a second title, successfully defending their first title, won in the competition last year.

S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced the approval of Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals for emergency use authorization from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for its mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. According to a recent report by the World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO), India has witnessed a significant increase in its share of global commercial services exports.
The country’s share has doubled from 2% in 2005 to 4.4% in 2022.

This growth is attributed to various factors, including the rise of the services sector and the implementation of reforms to facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) in services.

S10. Ans. (b)
Sol. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Michele Bullock would head the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for the next seven years, having chosen not to reappoint Governor Philip Lowe for a second term.