General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -28th May

Q1. The theme for this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is “Enabling the least developed nations through information and communication technologies.” On which of the day World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed?
(a) 17 May
(b) 5 May
(c) 29 May
(d) 11 May
(e) None of the above

Q2. International Museum Day, observed on Thursday, May 18, 2023, serves the purpose of increasing recognition for the vital role that museums play in fostering cultural exchange, enhancing diverse cultures, and fostering mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among different communities. What is the theme of International Museum Day 2023?
(a) Diversity and Inclusion
(b) The Power of Museums
(c) The future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine
(d) Museums, Sustainability, and Well-being
(e) None of the above

Q3. The theme for World Metrology Day 2023 is Measurements supporting the global food system. To commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, Metrology Day is celebrated on which of the day each year?
(a) 7 May
(b) 12 May
(c) 20 May
(d) 29 May
(e) None of the above

Q4. The United Nations has designated which day weeks as the “International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories.”?
(a) May 24 to 29
(b) May 25 to 31
(c) May 24 to 30
(d) May 22 to 27
(e) None of the above

Q5. The theme for International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 is “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity.” On which day International Day for Biological Diversity is observed?
(a) 22nd May
(b) 18th May
(c) 5th May
(d) 15th May
(e) None of the above

Q6. National Dengue Day is observed on which of the following day every year to raise awareness about the mosquito-borne disease. Dengue cases usually surge in India during and after the monsoon season?
(a) May 29
(b) May 7
(c) May 16
(d) May 20
(e) None of the above

Q7. The theme of World Hypertension Day 2023 is ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.’ On which day World Hypertension Day is observed?
(a) 8th May
(b) 24th May
(c) 3rd May
(d) 17th May
(e) None of the above

Q8. The United Nations General Assembly took a significant step towards promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation by adopting a resolution to designate which of the following day as World Sustainable Transport Day?
(a) May 26
(b) January 26
(c) November 26
(d) August 26
(e) None of the above

Q9. India observes the National Anti-Terrorism Day on which of the day every year to commemorate the death of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1991 and to spread awareness about the dangers of terrorism and to reaffirm India’s commitment to combating terrorism?
(a) May 21
(b) May 1
(c) May 18
(d) May 30
(e) None of the above

Q10. The chosen theme for World Bee Day 2023 is “Engaging in Pollinator-Friendly Agricultural Production.” On which day World Bee Day observed to increase understanding and recognition of the vital role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem?
(a) May 27th
(b) May 3rd
(c) May 12th
(d) May 20th
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. World Telecommunication Day, now called World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, is observed on May 17 under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

This occasion serves to emphasize the influence of the Internet and various communication technologies on global communities. Numerous regions worldwide continue to encounter obstacles concerning connectivity, and the ITU endeavors to narrow this divide.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. The theme for the 2023 International Museum Day is “Museums, Sustainability, and Well-being.”.

This day, as stated by the International Council of Museums, aims to raise awareness about the significance of museums as valuable platforms for promoting global harmony and development.

S3. Ans(c)
Sol. To commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, Metrology Day is celebrated on 20 May each year.

The World Metrology Day project is an idea jointly by the BIPM and the OIML. The theme for World Metrology Day 2023 is Measurements supporting the global food system.

Metre Convention was an international treaty signed in Paris which established the basis for international agreement on units of measurement.

S4.Ans (b)
Sol. The United Nations has designated May 25 to 31 as the “International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories.” This observance was established by the UN General Assembly on December 6, 1999.
According to the UN Charter, a Non-Self-Governing Territory refers to a territory where its people have not yet achieved complete self-government.

S5. Ans(a)
Sol. Every year on May 22, the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and encourage the preservation of the Earth’s diverse ecosystems. This significant day serves as a reminder of the crucial role biodiversity plays and emphasizes the urgency to safeguard and revive it.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 every year to raise awareness about the mosquito-borne disease. Dengue cases usually surge in India during and after the monsoon season.

The recent information from a Lancet study indicates that between January and October of last year, approximately 1,10,473 cases of dengue were reported in India. As a result, it’s critical to be aware of the disease’s necessary preventative measures.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. World Hypertension Day in 2023 was observed on May 17th. This annual event aims to raise awareness about hypertension, its causes, and the importance of prevention and management.
S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The United Nations General Assembly took a significant step towards promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation by adopting a resolution to designate November 26 as World Sustainable Transport Day.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. India observes the National Anti-Terrorism Day on May 21 every year. The day is observed to commemorate the death of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1991.

The day is also observed to spread awareness about the dangers of terrorism and to reaffirm India’s commitment to combating terrorism.

S10. Ans(d)
Sol. World Bee Day is an annual event held on May 20th to increase understanding and recognition of the vital role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem.

This observance was established by the United Nations in 2017 with the purpose of emphasizing the importance of bees in sustaining both ecosystems and food production.