General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-31st August

Q1. Which of the following International Airport (LBBI) has become the first airport in the area to introduce the innovative ‘Digi Yatra’ facility?

(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

(b) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

(c) Veer Savarkar International Airport

(d) Lal Bahadur Shashtri International Airport

(e) None of the above

Q2. On which day the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed for raising awareness about the global crime of enforced disappearance?

(a) August 4

(b) August 30

(c) August 22

(d) August 15

(e) None of the above

Q3. Who inaugurated ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) in the historic city of Udaipur?

(a) Jagdeep Dhankar

(b) Narendra Modi

(c) Om Birla

(d) Draupadi Murmu

(e) None of the above

Q4. The mission MAHIR aims to identify and develop emerging technologies in the power sector within and outside of India. The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy are collaborating for this initiative MAHIR. What is the full form of MAHIR?

(a) Module on Additionally Higher Innovations Renewable

(b) Module on Attaching and High- Interchanging Resources

(c) Mission on Adapting High Intellect Rhythms

(d) Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research

(e) None of the above

Q5. Which state government has launched the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme to connect tribal sub-plan areas with primary health centers and ashramshalas (residential schools) through main roads?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Chhattisgarh

(c) Haryana

(d) Mizoram

(e) None of the above

Q6. Which of the following has introduced (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access Information) UDGAM Portal to simplify the process of locating unclaimed deposits across various banks?

(a) Finance Ministry

(b) Securities and Exchange Board of India

(c) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation

(d) Reserve Bank of India

(e) None of the above

Q7. The Green Hydrogen Standard for India sets a criterion of 2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2 as a _________ month average emission threshold.

(a) 18

(b) 12

(c) 20

(d) 24

(e) None of the above

Q8. The Maharashtra government has recently announced the renaming of ______________district to Ahilyadevi Nagar in honor of the 18th-century warrior-queen Ahilyadevi Holkar.

(a) Ahmednagar

(b) Satara

(c) Kolhapur

(d) Solapur

(e) None of the above

Q9. With which nation India has set an ambitious target to increase their non-oil bilateral trade from the current USD 48 billion to USD 100 billion by 2030 under their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)?

(a) United Arab Emirates

(b) China

(c) Japan

(d) United States of America

(e) None of the above

Q10. Which bank has recently launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility for its customers to withdraw money from ATMs using the United Payment Interface (UPI) and eliminating the need for a physical card?

(a) ICICI Bank

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) Federal Bank

(d) Bank of Baroda

(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (b)

Sol. In a significant stride towards enhancing the air travel experience in the Northeastern region of India, Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LBBI) has become the first airport in the area to introduce the innovative ‘Digi Yatra‘ facility.

The Digi Yatra initiative has been introduced in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, with the goal of modernizing air travel and streamlining airport processes.

S2. Ans (b)

Sol. The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed every year on August 30. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the global crime of enforced disappearance.

The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010.

S3. Ans(c)

Sol. The eagerly awaited Ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) took place in the historic city of Udaipur, located in the state of Rajasthan. Stretched across a duration of two days, the event received its inauguration from the distinguished Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla.

S4.Ans (d)

Sol. The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy are collaborating on a new initiative called the National Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR).

This mission aims to identify and develop emerging technologies in the power sector within and outside of India.

S5. Ans(a)

Sol. The Maharashtra government has launched the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Jodaraste Scheme which aims to link all tribal villages in 17 districts of Maharashtra with main roads, effectively addressing the challenges faced by these communities in accessing essential services.

The project is estimated at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore. Approximately 6,838 kilometers of roads will be constructed as part of the scheme, significantly expanding the road network and connecting remote tribal villages.

S6. Ans(c)

Sol. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a groundbreaking solution for individuals seeking their unclaimed deposits. Named the UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access Information) portal, this centralized web platform is designed to simplify the process of locating unclaimed deposits across various banks.

The RBI’s UDGAM portal serves as a user-friendly tool for individuals to track down their unclaimed deposits seamlessly, consolidating information from multiple banks into a single accessible location.

S7. Ans(b)

Sol. India has announced the definition of Green Hydrogen. The Green Hydrogen Standard for India sets a criterion of 2 kg CO2 equivalent per kg H2 as a 12-month average emission threshold.

The guidelines established by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, delineate the emission benchmarks that must be fulfilled for hydrogen production to qualify as ‘Green’, signifying its origin from renewable sources.

S8. Ans(a)

Sol. The Maharashtra government has recently announced the renaming of Ahmednagar district to Ahilyadevi Nagar in honor of the 18th-century warrior-queen Ahilyadevi Holkar.

This decision is seen as a significant step to appease and empower the Dhangar community, which holds considerable numerical strength in Maharashtra’s population.

S9. Ans(a)

Sol. India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set an ambitious target to increase their non-oil bilateral trade from the current USD 48 billion to USD 100 billion by 2030.

The decision was reached during the first meeting of the Joint Committee of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Both countries aim to double their non-petroleum trade in the next seven years, emphasizing the need to enhance trade cooperation beyond the oil sector.

S10. Ans(d)

Sol. Bank of Baroda, a prominent public lender, has recently launched the Interoperable Cardless Cash Withdrawal (ICCW) facility for its customers.

The introduction of UPI cash withdrawal at ATMs offers a simple, convenient, and secure way for customers to access their funds.