General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -29th June

Q1. Which of the following Indian state government launched Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana with an aim at providing support to farmers in the state?
(a) Odisha
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Maharashtra
(e) None of the above

Q2. On which day is World Bicycle Day observed to recognize the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport, with this year’s theme being ‘Riding Together for a Sustainable Future’?
(a) 20 June
(b) 3 June
(c) 24 June
(d) 8 June
(e) None of the above

Q3. Who has retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format after defeating his compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final held at Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) Academy?
(a) Aditya Mehta
(b) Geet Sethi
(c) Sourav Kothari
(d) Pankaj Advani
(e) None of the above

Q4. India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) jointly held Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced in the Gulf of Oman. Which edition of India, France and UAE held Maritime Partnership Exercise?
(a) Second
(b) Third
(c) Fifth
(d) First
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which entity has recently updated its ‘Alert List’ to caution the public about unauthorised forex trading platforms to protecting residents from fraudulent activities related to forex trading?
(a) SEBI
(b) Finance Ministry
(c) RBI
(d) NSE
(e) None of the above

Q6. Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a term of three years?
(a) Malini Parthasarathy
(b) Devika Sambhale
(c) Nirmala Lakshman
(d) Indrani Sengupta
(e) None of the above

Q7. The agreement ‘Atlantic Declaration’ reaffirms their longstanding “special relationship” and outlines a joint effort to tackle challenges posed by Russia, China, and economic instability. Which two countries have recently unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration”?
(a) Germany & USA
(b) Australia & India
(c) France & Sweden
(d) USA & UK
(e) None of the above

Q8. Which country has emerged as the global leader in digital payments for the year 2022 in terms of both value and volume of transactions?
(a) India
(b) USA
(c) Sweden
(d) Japan
(e) None of the above

Q9. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, holds the position of Chair of the Supreme Audit Institutions-20 (SAI20) Engagement Group during India’s G20 Presidency. The SAI20 Summit took place in which Indian state?
(a) Goa
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Delhi
(d) Telangana
(e) None of the above

Q10. India’s Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and Comics (AVGC) sector is set to make a remarkable impression on the global stage as the country participates for the first time at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival (AIAF). Where the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival (AIAF) was held?
(a) England
(b) USA
(c) Australia
(d) France
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(d)
Sol. The Maharashtra government has recently launched a new financial scheme aimed at providing support to farmers in the state.
The scheme, known as Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Yojana, was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
S2. Ans (b)
Sol. World Bicycle Day is an annual event celebrated on June 3rd. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to recognize the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport.
The selection of this date is significant as it commemorates the anniversary of the invention of the bicycle by Karl von Drais in 1817. The theme for this year’s World Bicycle Day is “Riding Together for a Sustainable Future.”
S3. Ans(d)
Sol. Pankaj Advani, the Indian cue sports champion, has retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format after defeating his compatriot Brijesh Damani.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. The first edition of the India, France, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 7th June 2023 in the Gulf of Oman, featuring the participation of INS Tarkash, French Ship Surcouf, French Rafale aircraft, and UAE Navy Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently updated its ‘Alert List’ to caution the public about unauthorized forex trading platforms. The list, which initially contained 34 entities, has now been expanded to include eight additional names, bringing the total to 56.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. Ms. Nirmala Lakshman has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a term of three years.
She succeeds Ms. Malini Parthasarathy, who stepped down as Chairperson at the Board’s meeting, on June 5, 2023, upon nearing the completion of her three-year term.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. The United States and the United Kingdom have recently unveiled a groundbreaking strategic pact known as the “Atlantic Declaration.”
This agreement reaffirms their longstanding “special relationship” and outlines a joint effort to tackle challenges posed by Russia, China, and economic instability.
S8. Ans(a)
Sol. India has emerged as the global leader in digital payments for the year 2022, surpassing other nations in terms of both value and volume of transactions.
The data from the government’s citizen engagement platform, MyGovIndia, reveals India’s dominant position in the digital payment landscape.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The SAI20 Summit is scheduled to take place in Goa from 12th to 14th June 2023 and will be attended by delegates from SAI20 member SAIs of G20 countries, Guest SAIs, Invited SAIs, International Organizations, Engagement Groups, and other invitees. Sixteen countries will be participating in person.
S10. Ans(d)
Sol. India’s Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and Comics (AVGC) sector is set to make a remarkable impression on the global stage as the country participates for the first time at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival (AIAF) in France.