General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-09th January

Q1. In which Indian state is the Khelo India Youth Games, set to kick off its 2023 edition on January 19, 2024?

(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala
(e) Andhra Pradesh

Q2. Angola, a significant oil-producing nation, has declared its decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from January 1, 2024. Where is the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) located?

(a) Vienna, Austria
(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(c) Geneva, Switzerland
(d) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
(e) Tehran, Iran

Q3. Which country did India collaborate with for the exploration and development of five lithium blocks, marking its second major international venture in critical minerals following a partnership with Australia in 2022?

(a) Bolivia
(b) Chile
(c) Argentina
(d) Brazil
(e) Canada

Q4. Which Indian State’s Health and Family Welfare Minister recently inaugurated the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 to address childhood pneumonia?

(a) Kerala
(b) Manipur
(c) Assam
(d) West Bengal
(e) Odisha

Q5. On which date has the Prime Minister of India announced to be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh?

(a) 21st December
(b) 25th December
(c) 26th December
(d) 22nd December
(e) 24th December

Q6. How much total investment was involved in the nine projects inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the city of Chandigarh?

(a) 368 crore rupees
(b) 200 crore rupees
(c) 150 crore rupees
(d) 425 crore rupees
(e) 500 crore rupees

Q7. Coca-Cola has signed an eight-year deal as the global partner with which international sports organization, extending until the end of 2031?

(a) FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
(b) ICC (International Cricket Council)
(c) NBA (National Basketball Association)
(d) ITF (International Tennis Federation)
(e) IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations)

Q8. Who has been appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, marking a significant development in the diplomatic ties between the two countries?

(a) Gopal Baglay
(b) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
(c) Swaminathan Aiyar
(d) Santosh Jha
(e) Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Q9. Who has become the first Indian to be appointed as a governing board member of the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF) Foundation, marking a historic achievement in sports entrepreneurship?

(a) Sharath Kamal
(b) Manika Batra
(c) Vita Dani
(d) Mouma Das
(e) Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

Q10. What is the name of the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system whose successful flight test was recently conducted by Pakistan’s military, marking a significant advancement in its missile capabilities?

(a) Ghaznavi-II
(b) Shaheen-III
(c) Ghaznavi
(d) Babur
(e) Fatah-II

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Khelo India Youth Games 2023 are set to be held in Tamil Nadu, with the event commencing on January 19, 2024.
The games will be hosted across various cities in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore. This multi-sport event is organized by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu in partnership with the Sports Authority of India and various National Sports Federations.

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is located in Vienna, Austria.
 OPEC, established in 1960, is an intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting nations. The organization plays a key role in coordinating and unifying petroleum policies among its member countries. Vienna, as the location for OPEC’s headquarters, serves as the central point for these international energy discussions and decisions.

S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. India is in the final stages of securing exploration and development rights for five lithium blocks in Argentina.
This significant move, involving a collaboration between Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) and Catamarca Minera Y Energética Sociedad Del Estado (CAMYEN), marks India’s second major international foray into critical minerals after partnering with Australia in 2022.

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, the State Health and Family Welfare Minister of Manipur, recently inaugurated the SAANS Campaign 2023-24 in Imphal.
The campaign is aimed at addressing childhood pneumonia, a significant health concern in the region. The inauguration of this campaign underscores the state’s commitment to improving child healthcare and tackling serious health issues like pneumonia.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Prime Minister of India announced that the 26th of December will be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to commemorate the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh.

S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated nine projects in the city of Chandigarh, with a total investment of 368 crore rupees.
This significant development reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the infrastructure and facilities in Chandigarh.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. Coca-Cola, the iconic brand, has reinforced its association with sports by signing an eight-year deal as the global partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) until the end of 2031.
This partnership highlights Coca-Cola’s continued commitment to cricket, a sport with a massive global following.

S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. Santosh Jha has been appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
This appointment is a notable development in the diplomatic relations between India and Sri Lanka, reflecting the ongoing commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighbouring countries.

S9. Ans. (c)
Sol. Vita Dani, a prominent sports entrepreneur, has made history by becoming the first Indian to be appointed as a governing board member of the International Table Tennis Federation’s (ITTF) Foundation.
This achievement highlights her significant contribution and influence in the world of sports, particularly in table tennis.

S10. Ans. (e)
Sol. The Fatah-II is the indigenously developed guided multi-launch rocket system whose successful flight test was recently conducted by Pakistan’s military.
This test represents a significant advancement in Pakistan’s missile capabilities, showcasing the country’s progress in indigenous weapons development.