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

Q1. The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas achieved a significant milestone as it successfully fired the Astra indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of __________.
(a) Goa
(b) Odisha
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) None of the above
Q2. Which of the following defence equipment manufacturer has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems?
(a) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation
(c) Bharat Electronics Limited
(d) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(e) None of the above
Q3. The Central Government has granted its final approval for a pivotal project to construct five fleet support ships to serve as vital logistical lifelines. Government cleared how much crore deal to build five warships?
(a) Rs 15000 crore
(b) Rs 24000 crore
(c) Rs 30000 crore
(d) Rs 20000 crore
(e) None of the above
Q4. Which of the following force in India has collaborated with the Drone Federation of India to co-host ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ that is scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 September?
(a) Indian Army
(b) Indian Coast Guard
(c) Indian Navy
(d) Indian Air Force
(e) None of the above
Q5. With which country Naval Chiefs of India signed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for White Shipping Information Exchange?
(a) Iran
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Philippines
(d) Bangladesh
(e) None of the above
Q6. The Ministry of Defence in India has taken a significant decision to undertake a comprehensive revamp of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by forming 9-member panel committee. Who will head 9-member committee?
(a) Samir V Kamat
(b) S. Somanath
(c) K. Vijay Raghavan
(d) Lt. Gen. Subrata Saha
(e) None of the above
Q7. Who inaugurated the latest edition to the Indian Navy’s fleet ‘INS Vindhyagiri’ at the launch event at the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Rajnath Singh
(c) Narendra Modi
(d) Droupadi Murmu
(e) None of the above
Q8. As part of its ongoing engagement in the multinational SEACAT 2023 exercise, which Indian Naval Ship participates in the celebration of Singapore’s 77th Independence Day?
(a) INS Khurki
(b) INS Chetlat
(c) INS Kulish
(d) INS Shakti
(e) None of the above
Q9. Which country unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” signifying a significant leap in technological advancement and military capability?
(a) Israel
(b) Russia
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Iraq
(e) None of the above
Q10. Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos has commenced the integration process of its groundbreaking launch vehicle called ‘Agnibaan SOrTeD’ with its private launch pad situated at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Where the Satish Dhawan Space Centre is situated?
(a) Chandipur, Odisha
(b) Bangalore, Karnataka
(c) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
(d) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas achieved a significant milestone as it successfully fired the Astra indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa.
The Astra missile system, a product of collaborative efforts involving the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and other DRDO laboratories, is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to engage and destroy high-speed aerial targets with exceptional manoeuvrability.
S2. Ans (c)
Sol. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s leading aerospace and defense company, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems.
The Memorandum of Understanding was officially signed in Bengaluru.
The MoU between BEL and IAI aligns perfectly with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat‘ (Self-Reliant India) and ‘Make in India‘ policies of the Government of India.

S3. Ans (d)
Sol. Government clears Rs 20000 crore deal to build five warships.
The responsibility for constructing these crucial fleet support ships has been entrusted to the Visakhapatnam-based Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a flagship enterprise under the defense ministry.
Hindustan Shipyard Limited is slated to deliver all five ships within an estimated timeframe of eight years. Each ship will boast an impressive weight of around 45,000 tonnes, highlighting their robust construction and capacity.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. Indian Air Force has collaborated with the Drone Federation of India to co-host ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ that is scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 September.
This upcoming event, scheduled for the 25th and 26th of September 2023, will take place at the IAF’s airbase in Hindan (Ghaziabad).
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. The Chief of the Naval Staff and Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard signed the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the exchange of White Shipping Information on 23 August 2023.
The signing of the SOP between Philippine Coast Guard and Indian Navy would facilitate the operationalization of information exchange on merchant shipping traffic, which will contribute to enhanced maritime safety and security in the region.
S6. Ans(c)
Sol. The newly appointed committee will be led by K. Vijay Raghavan, former Principal Scientific Advisor to the government.
To spearhead this transformation, a nine-member committee has been formed, bringing together experts from the defence sector, industry, and academia.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. In a significant stride towards bolstering India’s maritime prowess, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the latest addition to the Indian Navy’s fleet, INS Vindhyagiri. The launch event was held at the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
Following the launch of INS Vindhyagiri, the vessel will join its sister ships, INS Himgiri and INS Dunagiri, at the Outfitting Jetty at GRSE. The vessel derives its name from the mighty Vindhya mountain range, symbolizing strength, determination, and unwavering resolve.
S8. Ans(c)
Sol. INS Kulish participates in the celebration of Singapore’s 77th Independence Day. As part of its ongoing engagement in the multinational SEACAT 2023 exercise, the crew and officers of INS Kulish celebrated the occasion at the High Commission of India in Singapore.
In its efforts to further enhance diplomatic ties, INS Kulish is set to host a reception for distinguished officials from Singapore’s Defence and Foreign Affairs Ministries.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Israel unveiled its cutting-edge main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, known as “Barak,” signifying a significant leap in technological advancement and military capability.
The development of the Barak tank involved collaboration between the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Armored Vehicles Directorate, the IDF’s Ground Forces, Armored Corps, and multiple Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and the Israel Aerospace Industries’ subsidiary, Elta.
S10. Ans(d)
Sol. The Satish Dhawan Space centre is situated at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.