General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -27th June

Q1. Who launched the ‘Sagar Samriddhi’ online dredging monitoring system as part of the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
(a) Dharmendra Pradhan
(b) Sarbananda Sonowal
(c) Piyush Goyal
(d) Amit Shah
(e) None of the above

Q2. India’s Sunil Kumar scored 7003 points and clinched gold in men’s decathlon at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. In which country the Asian U20 Athletics Championships has been held?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) South Korea
(d) Japan
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which bank collaborated with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for launching the Rupay Credit Card through UPI using the BHIM app to leverage the reach of UPI and the strength of credit card products?
(a) Bank of Baroda
(b) Karnataka Bank
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) Canara Bank
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a _________ loan agreement to support initiatives aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, improving irrigation access, and promoting horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh?
(a) $220 million
(b) $130 million
(c) $50 million
(d) $400 million
(e) None of the above

Q5. The theme of World Oceans day 2023 is “Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing.” On which day World Oceans Day is observed annually to promote ocean awareness and encourages people worldwide to take action towards protecting our marine environments?
(a) June 3
(b) June 8
(c) June 5
(d) June 20
(e) None of the above

Q6. The government has appointed Ashwani Kumar in place of Soma Sankara Prasad as managing director of which of the following bank?
(a) Punjab National Bank
(b) Indian Bank
(c) UCO Bank
(d) Bank of Maharashtra
(e) None of the above

Q7. The Indian government has recently approved a groundbreaking scheme worth Rs 1 lakh crore aimed at significantly expanding the foodgrain storage capacity in the cooperative sector. Who has hailed this scheme as the “world’s largest foodgrain storage programme” in the cooperative sector?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Mansukh Mandaviya
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Anurag Singh Thakur
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which state government has announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for the Padma awardees from the state to make life easier for the people of the state?
(a) Odisha
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Haryana
(e) None of the above

Q9. What is the name of a U.S. military analyst, known for leaking the “Pentagon Papers,” which exposed how the U.S. government deceived the public about the Vietnam War, passed away at the age of 92?
(a) Edward Snowden
(b) E.Howard Hunt
(c) Daniel Ellsberg
(d) G.Godon Liddy
(e) None of the above

Q10. The central government of India has recently taken a proactive step towards improving the well-being of its employees by introducing the “Y-Break – Yoga at Office Chair” protocol. Which ministry spearheaded this initiative?
(a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(b) Ministry of AYUSH
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)
Sol. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the ‘Sagar Samriddhi’ online dredging monitoring system as part of the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of the ministry.
The National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) developed the system, which replaces the old Draft and Loading Monitor system and offers improved efficiency and transparency.
S2. Ans (c)
Sol. India’s Sunil Kumar scored 7003 points and clinched gold in men’s decathlon at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Yecheon, South Korea.
Apart from Sunil’s heroics, Pooja clinched women’s high jump silver after finishing with a 1.82m jump while Bushra Khan, secured silver in women’s 3000m race.

S3. Ans(d)
Sol. To leverage the reach of UPI and the strength of credit card products, Canara Bank in collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched the Rupay Credit Card through UPI using the BHIM app.
S4.Ans (b)
Sol. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $130 million loan agreement to support initiatives aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, improving irrigation access, and promoting horticulture agribusinesses in Himachal Pradesh.
S5. Ans(b)
Sol. World Oceans Day, observed annually on June 8th, serves as a global reminder of the crucial role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. Recognized by the United Nations, this day promotes ocean awareness and encourages people worldwide to take action towards protecting our marine environments.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. The government has appointed Ashwani Kumar as managing director of UCO Bank in place of Soma Sankara Prasad whose terms comes to an end. Kumar is currently an executive director of Indian Bank and prior to this, he served as Chief General Manager of Punjab National Bank.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has hailed this scheme as the “world’s largest foodgrain storage programme” in the cooperative sector.
With the current grain storage capacity at approximately 1,450 lakh tonnes, this initiative seeks to add 700 lakh tonnes of storage over the next five years, eventually reaching a total capacity of 2,150 lakh tonnes.
S8. Ans(d)
Sol. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for the Padma awardees from the state. Besides the monthly pension, the chief minister has also announced a free travel facility in the ‘Volvo bus’ service of the state government for Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardees from Haryana.

S9. Ans(c)
Sol. Daniel Ellsberg, a U.S. military analyst, passed away at the age of 92. He became known for leaking the “Pentagon Papers,” which exposed how the U.S. government deceived the public about the Vietnam War. This revelation sparked a significant fight for freedom of the press.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy), aims to help professionals relieve stress, rejuvenate their energy levels, and enhance concentration.
The protocol includes a series of simple yoga practices, such as asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and dhyana (meditation), all of which can be easily incorporated into a short break from work.