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

Q1. Historic Scepter ‘Sengol’ finds Home in New Parliament Building. The Home Minister explained that the sceptre, known as “sengol,” derives from the Tamil word “semmai,” meaning “righteousness.” Who will place a significant golden sceptre near the Speaker’s seat?
(a) President of India
(b) Lok Sabha Speaker
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) Home Minister of India
(e) None of the above

Q2. Who laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the National Academy of Coastal Policing in Dwaraka, Gujarat to provide comprehensive training facilities to over three thousand security personnel annually?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Mansukh Mandaviya
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Rajnath Singh
(e) None of the above

Q3. Bhupender Yadav Inaugurates Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education in which Indian city?
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Dehradun
(c) Pune
(d) Guwahati
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as part of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has made the decision to include coding and artificial intelligence (AI) in the curriculum for which standard classes?
(a) 7 to 9
(b) 11 to 12
(c) 5 to 9
(d) 6 to 8
(e) None of the above

Q5. Ministry of Tourism participates in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023. Where the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, one of the most prominent global events for the travel and tourism industry, kicked off?
(a) Kuwait
(b) Dubai
(c) Sharjah
(d) Riyadh
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which nation is reportedly considering joining the ‘Climate Club,’ an environmental initiative started by the G7 to promote stronger climate action?
(a) USA
(b) France
(c) India
(d) Sweden
(e) None of the above

Q7. The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has recommended Santiniketan for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The cultural site Santiniketan is situated in which Indian state?
(a) Assam
(b) West Bengal
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttar Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival (Gaf 2023) will be held from December 1 to 5 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala?
(a) 7th
(b) 3rd
(c) 5th
(d) 6th
(e) None of the above

Q9. Which country has recently been elected as a member of the United Nations (UN) Statistical Commission Narcotic Drugs and the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Program?
(a) South Africa
(b) India
(c) Australia
(d) France
(e) None of the above

Q10. On the occasion of the 132nd birth anniversary of social reformer BR Ambedkar, a special tourist train has been launched from New Delhi that will take passengers to various cities associated with him across the country. Who flagged off this train?
(a) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(b) G.Kishan Reddy
(c) Piyush Goyal
(d) Draupadi Murmu
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(c)
Sol. The upcoming inauguration of the new parliament building will feature an important addition, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will place a significant golden sceptre near the Speaker’s seat, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

S2. Ans (c)
Sol. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of the National Academy of Coastal Policing in Dwaraka, Gujarat.

In his address, Shah emphasized the BJP government’s commitment to coastal security, stating that it is a top priority under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

S3. Ans(b)
Sol. In a significant step towards combating land degradation and promoting sustainable land management practices, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Land Management (CoE-SLM) at the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehradun.

S4.Ans (d)
Sol. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as part of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has made the decision to include coding and artificial intelligence (AI) in the curriculum for Classes 6 to 8.
This move recognizes the importance of mathematics and computational thinking in preparing students for future careers in AI, machine learning, and data science.
S5. Ans(b)
Sol. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, one of the most prominent global events for the travel and tourism industry, kicked off in Dubai, UAE, on May 1, 2023, with a substantial presence from India.
The Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, is participating in the event to promote inbound travel to India from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. India is reportedly considering joining the ‘Climate Club,’ an environmental initiative started by the G7 to promote stronger climate action. The club’s three pillars are advancing ambitious and transparent climate policies, supporting substantial industrial decarbonisation, and encouraging international cooperation towards a just transition.

S7. Ans(b)
Sol. The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has recommended Santiniketan, the cultural site in West Bengal, India, for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a France-based international non-governmental organization, made the recommendation.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The fifth edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival (Gaf 2023) will be held from December 1 to 5 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The theme of the event is ‘Emerging Challenges in Healthcare & A Resurgent Ayurveda’.
The event will bring together Ayurveda practitioners and stakeholders from around the world to showcase Ayurveda’s potential in addressing health challenges.

S9. Ans(b)
Sol. India has recently been elected as a member of the United Nations (UN) Statistical Commission Narcotic Drugs and the Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Program, signaling the country’s increasing presence in the international arena.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. The train, named Bharat Gaurav, will tour the Ambedkar Circuit and was flagged off by Union Minister of Tourism G Kishan Reddy.
The tour, which will last for seven nights and eight days, will cover important sites in Maharashtra and Bihar.