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

Q1. India witnessed a historic event as the country’s first-ever lighthouse festival illuminated the picturesque state of Goa. Which union ministry has organized this event?
(a) Ministry of Culture
(b) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(c) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(d) Ministry of Tourism
(e) None of the above

Q2. India gets its 54th tiger reserve “Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve”. “Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Telangana
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which state government unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that offers a comprehensive insurance package worth Rs 4 lakh to benefit approximately 2.3 lakh gig workers of the state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Chhattisgarh
(e) None of the above

Q4. The 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS is set to commence for strengthening military cooperation and readiness. Indian Army holds the YUDH ABHYAS with which country?
(a) Germany
(b) Nepal
(c) France
(d) USA
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which of the cloud computing company has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)?
(a) Amazon Web Services
(b) Microsoft Azure
(c) GitHub
(d) Google Cloud Platform
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which Indian cricketer became the fastest batter and the fifth player to reach the landmark in men’s ODIs of 13,000 ODI runs during the Asia Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Shubman Gill
(d) Ishan Kishan
(e) None of the above

Q7. The first-ever grand prix in India will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from September 22 to 24. Which company has taken on the title sponsorship of the edition of MotoGP Bharat?
(a) Tata Steel
(b) Reliance Ltd.
(c) Mahindra & Mahindra
(d) Indian Oil
(e) None of the above

Q8. Who is the author of a new book in Hindi titled Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta (‘ Gandhi: Politics and Communalism’)?
(a) Ritesh Sukhaiya
(b) Mahendra Prakash
(c) Piyush Babele
(d) Govardhan Nath
(e) None of the above

Q9. The World Spice Congress (WSC) aims to create new opportunities for the international trade of Indian spices. Where the 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) was commenced?
(a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(b) Hyderabad, Telangana
(c) New Delhi, Delhi
(d) Kochi, Kerala
(e) None of the above

Q10. World Rivers Day is observed on which day to raise public awareness about rivers significance and advocates for the conservation and sustainable management of these vital natural resources?
(a) Second Thursday of July
(b) Fourth Sunday of September
(c) Third Monday of August
(d) First Saturday of June
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)
Sol. The event has been organized by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, this festival is part of a grand vision to transform 75 lighthouses across India into thriving tourist hubs.
The festival kicked off with a grand inauguration ceremony at the iconic Fort Aguada Lighthouse in Panjim, Goa.
S2. Ans (d)
Sol. The Madhya Pradesh Government has unveiled the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, becoming the seventh tiger reserve in the state and the 54th in India.
It is spread across Sagar, Damoh and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. It will encompass areas within the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary.
S3. Ans (c)
Sol. The Karnataka government unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that offers a comprehensive insurance package worth Rs 4 lakh, including Rs 2 lakh in life insurance and an additional Rs 2 lakh in accidental insurance. This monumental step is expected to benefit approximately 2.3 lakh gig workers of the state.
The newly introduced initiative, aptly named the ‘Karnataka State Gig Workers Insurance Scheme,’ is set to be implemented with immediate effect through the Karnataka State Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Board.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. The 19th edition of YUDH ABHYAS is set to commence in Alaska, USA. This annual exercise is a collaborative effort between the Indian Army and the US Army, aimed at strengthening military cooperation and readiness.
During YUDH ABHYAS, both sides will engage in a series of tactical drills geared towards enhancing interoperability, particularly in the context of UN peacekeeping operations. The exercise will facilitate the exchange of views and best practices related to a broad spectrum of combat skills.
S5. Ans(a)
Sol. Amazon Web Services (AWS), a major player in the cloud computing industry, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe).

S6. Ans(b)
Sol. India’s Virat Kohli became the fastest batter to reach 13,000 ODI runs during the Asia Cup Super 4 against Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Kohli completed 13,000 ODI runs, becoming the fifth player to reach the landmark in men’s ODIs. Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Sanath Jayasuriya and Mahela Jayawardene are the others before him to reach the milestone. He became the quickest batter to reach this mileston, Ponting (341) and Sangakkara (363) took over 300 innings too while Jayasuriya reached the mark in 416 innings.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. Indian energy giant Indian Oil has taken on the title sponsorship of the edition of MotoGP Bharat.
The sponsorship deal is a major coup for both MotoGP Bharat and Indian Oil. MotoGP Bharat is the first-ever MotoGP race in India, and it is expected to be a huge success. Indian Oil is one of the largest oil and gas companies in India, and it has a strong track record of supporting sports.
S8. Ans(c)
Sol. A new book in Hindi titled Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta (‘ Gandhi: Politics and Communalism’) written by journalist-turned-author Piyush Babele, who currently heads the Madhya Pradesh Congress’ media department.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The 14th edition of the World Spice Congress (WSC) commenced in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. This three-day event is being meticulously organized by the Spices Board India, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with several trade bodies and export forums.
India, often referred to as the ‘Spice Bowl’ of the world, is known for producing high-quality, rare, and medicinal spices. The World Spice Congress (WSC) aims to create new opportunities for the international trade of Indian spices.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. World Rivers Day, observed on the fourth Sunday in September each year, is a global celebration that underscores the immense value of our rivers and aims to raise public awareness about their significance. This year it will be marked on September 24. This annual event also advocates for the conservation and sustainable management of these vital natural resources.
World Rivers Day carries profound significance, serving as a poignant reminder of the pivotal role rivers play in sustaining life on Earth.