General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-30th September

Q1. With which of the following institution the Ministry of Railways signed a memorandum of understanding ((MoU) to establish the India 5G test bed at the Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET)?
(a) IIT Madras
(b) IISc Bangalore
(c) IIT Bombay
(d) IIT Roorkee
(e) None of the above

Q2. Which country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with India in the field of civil aviation for opening the possibilities of furthering air transport between two countries and introduction of open sky policy?
(a) Denmark
(b) Australia
(c) Germany
(d) New Zealand
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which of the following companies signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to develop nuclear power projects in the country?
(a) DRDO
(b) BPCL
(c) Indian Oil
(d) NTPC
(e) None of the above

Q4. Which of the following defence equipment manufacturer has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems?
(a) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation
(c) Bharat Electronics Limited
(d) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(e) None of the above

Q5. With which bank the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of renewable energy projects across India?
(a) Axis Bank
(b) Bank of Maharashtra
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) State Bank of India
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which country has recently entered into a significant partnership with India by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share the renowned INDIA STACK technology?
(a) Spain
(b) Guyana
(c) South Africa
(d) Trinidad and Tobago
(e) None of the above

Q7. With which country India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing the various aspects of energy sector partnership between two countries and aligns with global efforts to combat climate change?
(a) Sweden
(b) USA
(c) Germany
(d) Saudi Arabia
(e) None of the above

Q8. National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India and the South Asia Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SARADO) joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in anti-doping efforts. When NADA was founded?
(a) 2005
(b) 2012
(c) 1980
(d) 1995
(e) None of the above

Q9. Which state government has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the renowned German professional football league ‘Bundesliga’ to elevate the status of football in the state?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) West Bengal
(c) Goa
(d) Kerala
(e) None of the above

Q10. HP has announced a partnership with ________ to manufacture Chromebooks in India to make affordable computing devices accessible to Indian students and support the government’s “Make in India” initiative.
(a) Microsoft
(b) Google
(c) Infosys
(d) Amazon
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. The Ministry of Railways and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) signed an memorandum of understanding ((MoU) to establish the India 5G testbed at the Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) in Secunderabad.
The MoU between IRISET and IIT-Madras aims to accelerate the indigenization efforts of Indian Railways in the field of communications and create a testing facility for Indian Railways.
S2. Ans (d)
Sol. In a significant move aimed at bolstering collaboration in the field of civil aviation, the governments of India and New Zealand have recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This MoU has opened the possibilities of furthering air transport between our two countries. With the introduction of an open sky policy and the expansion of point of calls, the aviation landscape is set to witness a transformation.
S3. Ans(d)
Sol. India’s push towards clean energy sources took another leap forward when the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to develop nuclear power projects in the country.

S4. Ans (c)
Sol. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s leading aerospace and defense company, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems.
The Memorandum of Understanding was officially signed in Bengaluru.
The MoU between BEL and IAI aligns perfectly with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat‘ (Self-Reliant India) and ‘Make in India‘ policies of the Government of India.
S5. Ans(b)
Sol. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has joined forces with Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the field of renewable energy sector.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. India and Trinidad and Tobago have recently entered into a significant partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share the renowned INDIA STACK technology.
INDIA STACK is an innovative assortment of technologies that encompass open APIs and digital public goods. Originating from India’s own successful experiences, this collection is tailored to facilitate identity verification, data management, and payment services.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. India and Saudi Arabia, two major players in the global energy landscape, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), paving the way for a stronger partnership between these nations in various aspects of the energy sector.
This landmark MoU not only aims at enhancing the energy partnership between India and Saudi Arabia but also aligns with global efforts to combat climate change.
S8. Ans(a)
Sol. National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was founded on 24 November 2005.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Maharashtra government has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the renowned German professional football league, Bundesliga to elevate the status of football in the state.
The partnership between the Maharashtra government and the Bundesliga holds the promise of forging a stronger connection between football enthusiasts and the sport itself. By tapping into the Bundesliga’s experience and knowledge, Maharashtra is poised to chart a new trajectory in sports development.
S10. Ans(b)
Sol. HP has announced a partnership with Google to manufacture Chromebooks in India, with production set to commence on October 2. This collaboration aims to make affordable computing devices accessible to Indian students and support the government’s “Make in India” initiative.
The collaboration between HP and Google envisions supporting the digital education ecosystem in India by providing affordable, safe, and high-quality computing devices to education authorities, schools, and institutions, allowing Indian students easy access to affordable PCs.