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

Q1. Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day is observed every year to pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India. On which day Shaheed Diwas is observed in the month of March?
(a) 15th March
(b) 23rd March
(c) 2nd March
(d) 31st March
(e) None of the above

Q2. The purpose of the National Security Day is to express gratitude to our nation’s security forces. India celebrates National Security Day on which of the day every year?
(a) March 11
(b) March 4
(c) March 20
(d) March 24
(e) None of the above

Q3. World Civil Defence Day is observed on which of the day to raise awareness about the importance of civil defence measures in protecting people and their property from natural disasters, accidents, and other emergencies?
(a) 4th March
(b) 1st March
(c) 3rd March
(d) 15th March
(e) None of the above

Q4. National Safety Day is observed on which day annually with an in aim to promote safe working environment and ensure safety of people in all aspects?
(a) March 19
(b) March 8
(c) March 27
(d) March 4
(e) None of the above

Q5. The UN World Wildlife Day marks the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. On which day World Wildlife Day is celebrated?
(a) 3rd March
(b) 2nd March
(c) 5th March
(d) 1st March
(e) None of the above

Q6. World Seagrass Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem. Which of the following day World Seagrass Day is celebrated?
(a) 22 March
(b) 12 March
(c) 29 March
(d) 1 March
(e) None of the above

Q7. The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness seeks to promote better awareness and understanding of disarmament issues among the public, especially young people. On which Day the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed?
(a) March 17
(b) March 5
(c) March 30
(d) March 23
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Civil Accounts Day was celebrated to mark the 47th foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) this year. On which day the Civil Accounts Day is celebrated?
(a) 3 March
(b) 1 March
(c) 5 March
(d) 4 March
(e) None of the above

Q9. World Obesity Day 2023 celebrated with the theme: ‘Changing Perspectives: Let’s Talk About Obesity’. On which day World Obesity Day celebrates to promote practical solutions and help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight while undertaking proper treatment?
(a) March 4
(b) March 27
(c) March 16
(d) March 7
(e) None of the above

Q10. The 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is organized across India based on the theme “Jan Aushadhi – Sasti bhi Acchi bhi”. On which day India celebrates Jan Aushadhi Diwas?
(a) 18th March
(b) 7th March
(c) 24th March
(d) 14th March
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(b)
Sol. Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day is observed in India on 23rd March every year to pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India.
S2. Ans (b)
Sol. India celebrates National Security Day on March 4 every year. Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas is another name for it, and it is a holiday honouring the Indian Security Forces.
S3. Ans(b)
Sol. World Civil Defence Day is observed on 1st March to raise awareness about the importance of civil defence measures in protecting people and their property from natural disasters, accidents, and other emergencies.
S4.Ans (d)
Sol. National Safety Day is observed on March 4 annually with an in aim to promote safe working environment and ensure safety of people in all aspects.
S5. Ans(a)
Sol. Every 3rd of March, wildlife is celebrated all over the world for the UN World Wildlife Day.
S6. Ans(d)
Sol. World Seagrass Day is celebrated annually on 1st March to raise awareness about seagrass and its important functions in the marine ecosystem.
S7. Ans(b)
Sol. World Obesity Day is observed on March 4 every year to promote practical solutions and help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight while undertaking proper treatment.
S8. Ans(b)
Sol. The Civil Accounts Day was celebrated on 1st March to mark the 47th foundation day of Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS).
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. World Obesity Day is observed on March 4 every year to promote practical solutions and help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight while undertaking proper treatment.
S10. Ans(b)
Sol. 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrates on 7th March 2023. Department of Pharmaceuticals has planned various events in different cities starting from 1st of March 2023 to 7th March 2023 which will focus on awareness about the Jan Aushadhi Scheme.