General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-01st March

Q1. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) recently signed (In February 2024) a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for facilitating joint research ventures, technology exchange, and offering comprehensive support to start-ups with which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)?

(a) IIT Delhi
(b) IIT Bhubaneswar
(c) IIT Bombay
(d) IIT Madras
(e) IIT Kanpur

Q2. Which Indian Premier League (IPL) team has appointed (In February 2024) Katrina Kaif as their brand ambassador for the IPL 2024 season?

(a) Mumbai Indians
(b) Royal Challengers Bangalore
(c) Kolkata Knight Riders
(d) Delhi Capitals
(e) Chennai Super Kings

Q3. Who has been appointed (In February 2024) the first transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of Southern Railway, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards inclusivity and acceptance in the Indian workforce?

(a) Aarav Singh
(b) Sindhu Ganapathy
(c) Priya Varrier
(d) Anjali Gopalan
(e) Naina Lal Kidwai

Q4. Who has been (In February 2024) awarded the KPP Nambiar Award for 2024 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Kerala Section?

(a) Dr. K Sivan
(b) Dr. K Radhakrishnan
(c) S Somanath
(d) A S Kiran Kumar
(e) G Madhavan Nair

Q5. Which IT major has acquired (In February 2024) a 60 percent stake in US-based insurtech company Aggne Global for $66 million to strengthen its competitive advantage in the insurance sector, particularly in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance space?

(a) Infosys
(b) TCS
(c) HCL Technologies
(d) Wipro
(e) Tech Mahindra

Q6. The first-ever ‘State of the World’s Migratory Species’ report was launched at the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14), also known as the Bonn Convention, in which country?

(a) India
(b) Uzbekistan
(c) Germany
(d) Brazil
(e) Australia

Q7. International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is annually observed across the globe on 15 February to raise awareness about childhood cancer and its unique challenges, and to express support for children and adolescents battling cancer, the cancer survivors, and their families. When was the 1st ever International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) observed?

(a) 2001
(b) 2002
(c) 2003
(d) 2004
(e) 2005

Q8. What is the primary purpose of the ‘Patna Declaration’ brought out by the Bihar government?

(a) To promote renewable energy sources in South Asia
(b) To enhance trade relations among South Asian countries
(c) To strengthen bird conservation initiatives and address illegal hunting in the South Asian region
(d) To increase investment in technology startups in South Asia
(e) To improve water resource management in the South Asian region

Q9. Which state in North-East India has become the first to achieve 100% household tap water connections under the centrally sponsored Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), becoming the 10th state/Union territory in overall India to reach 100% saturation of Har Ghar Jal (tap water in every household)?

(a) Assam
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Nagaland
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
(e) Sikkim

Q10. In February 2024, the ‘Van Mitra’ scheme, aimed at encouraging community participation in tree planting activities in non-forest areas and allowing families with an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh to register as ‘Van Mitras’, was launched by the Chief Minister of which state?

(a) Punjab
(b) Haryana
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Gujarat
(e) Bihar

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar.
This collaboration aims to facilitate joint research ventures, and technology exchange, and provide comprehensive support to emerging start-ups in the field of renewable energy, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

S2. Ans. (e)
Sol. Chennai Super Kings have appointed Katrina Kaif as their brand ambassador for the IPL 2024 season.
The five-time champions have also changed their jersey logo before the new season.
CSK recently signed a sponsorship deal with Etihad Airways and brought Katrina on board.

S3. Ans. (b)
Sol. Sindhu Ganapathy’s appointment as the first transwoman Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of Southern Railway represents a landmark achievement in promoting diversity and inclusion within the Indian railway sector.
This pioneering step underscores the commitment of the Indian Railways towards creating an equitable and supportive work environment for all individuals, irrespective of their gender identity.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. S Somanath, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has been honoured with the KPP Nambiar Award for 2024 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Kerala Section.
The award is named after KPP Nambiar, doyen of the electronics industry and founder-chair of IEEE Kerala Section.
Somanath was chosen for the pivotal role he played in steering Chandrayaan-3, ISRO’s lunar exploration programme, the award committee observed. Top of Form

S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. Wipro, a leading IT services company, has strategically acquired a 60 percent stake in the US-based insurtech company Aggne Global for $66 million.
This significant investment is aimed at enhancing Wipro’s competitive edge in the insurance sector, with a special focus on the property and casualty (P&C) insurance domain.
With this investment, Wipro becomes a majority shareholder in Aggne, which brings to Wipro a unique set of capabilities and intellectual property (IP) in the P&C insurance space.

S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. The inaugural ‘State of the World’s Migratory Species’ report was unveiled at the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14), held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from February 12-17, 2024.
This landmark event, hosted in Uzbekistan, emphasizes the global commitment to the conservation of migratory species of wild animals, underlining the importance of international cooperation in preserving biodiversity.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. The 1st ever International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) was observed on 15 February 2002.
This day marks a significant effort worldwide to raise awareness about childhood cancer, address its unique challenges, and support children and adolescents who are battling cancer, as well as cancer survivors and their families.
The establishment of ICCD underscores the global commitment to improving outcomes and providing support for those affected by childhood cancer.

S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. The ‘Patna Declaration’, introduced by the Bihar government, aims to strengthen bird conservation initiatives and address the challenges posed by illegal hunting in the South Asian region. This declaration is a significant step towards protecting avian biodiversity and ensuring sustainable practices in the region, highlighting the urgent need for collaborative efforts to conserve bird populations and their habitats.

S9. Ans. (d)
Sol. Arunachal Pradesh has marked a significant achievement by becoming the first state in North-East India to achieve 100% household tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
This milestone places Arunachal Pradesh as the 10th state/Union territory in India to accomplish 100% saturation of Har Ghar Jal, ensuring that every household in the state has access to tap water.
This achievement underscores the commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents through sustainable water supply initiatives.

S10. Ans. (b)
Sol. Haryana’s Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, introduced the ‘Van Mitra’ scheme along with its portal to foster community involvement in tree planting activities in non-forest areas.
This initiative is designed to enable families with an annual income below Rs 1.80 lakh to participate as ‘Van Mitras’, directly engaging the local population in efforts to increase forest cover and promote tree planting outside traditional forested areas, reflecting the state’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement in conservation efforts.