General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-18th January

Q1. At the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa from 20 to 28th November 2023, which celebrated American actor was honored with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award of the Year 2023?

(a) Robert De Niro
(b) Al Pacino
(c) Morgan Freeman
(d) Michael Douglas
(e) Tom Hanks

Q2. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, to which India was re-elected for the 2024-2025 biennium, is headquartered in which location?

(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) London, United Kingdom
(d) Paris, France
(e) Tokyo, Japan

Q3. The China National Space Agency (CNSA) collaborated with which space agency for the development and launch of the MisrSat-2 or Aiji Yaogan Weixing Erhao (Aiji 2) satellite?

(a) Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos)
(b) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
(c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
(d) European Space Agency (ESA)
(e) Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA)

Q4. Where was the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2023, in which Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala won the bronze medal in the Men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol event, held?

(a) Tokyo, Japan
(b) New Delhi, India
(c) Doha, Qatar
(d) Sydney, Australia
(e) Berlin, Germany

Q5. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, celebrated on January 9, serves as a tribute to the contributions and achievements of the overseas Indian community to the development of India. In which year was the inaugural celebration of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held?

(a) 1997
(b) 2003
(c) 2005
(d) 2006
(e) 2009

Q6. India has achieved a major milestone under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II with 75% of villages achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status under Phase II of the Mission. By which year has the Indian government set the target to make all villages ODF Plus under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II?

(a) 2026
(b) 2027
(c) 2028
(d) 2024
(e) 2025

Q7. In September 2023, with which institute did the Indian Navy (IN) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic cooperation in various fields of Engineering and advance scientific understanding of defense-related technologies?

(a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
(b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
(c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
(d) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
(e) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

Q8. What is the primary objective of the “Seekho Paiso ki Bhasha” initiative launched by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (KMAMCL) in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?

(a) To promote digital literacy among CBSE teachers
(b) To enhance environmental awareness among students in affiliated schools
(c) To promote financial literacy among CBSE teachers in affiliated schools
(d) To improve mathematical skills among CBSE students
(e) To encourage cultural exchange programs among CBSE schools

Q9. In which edition of the Joint Military Exercise between the Indian Armed Forces and the Australian Army, known as “AUSTRAHIND-23,” did it take place from November 22nd to December 6th, 2023, in Perth, Australia?

(a) 1st edition
(b) 2nd edition
(c) 3rd edition
(d) 4th edition
(e) 5th edition

Q10. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 11-member task force formed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to examine the impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of 2023 on the insurance sector?

(a) Randip Singh Jagpal
(b) Subhash C. Khuntia
(c) T. L. Alamelu
(d) Suresh Mathur
(e) Nilesh Sathe

Solutions

 S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Michael Douglas, the esteemed American actor, was honored with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in 2023.
This prestigious award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the film industry, and Douglas’s distinguished career in cinema made him a fitting recipient of this honor.

S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is located in London, United Kingdom.
The IMO plays a crucial role in regulating shipping and maritime activities globally, ensuring safety, security, and environmental performance in the international shipping industry.

S3. Ans. (e)
Sol. MisrSat-2, also known as Aiji Yaogan Weixing Erhao (Aiji 2), is an optical remote sensing satellite that was jointly developed by the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) and the China National Space Agency (CNSA).
It was launched with a Long March-2C carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
This collaboration represents a significant step in space cooperation between Egypt and China.

 S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The ISSF World Cup Final Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2023, where Anish Bhanwala clinched the bronze medal in the Men’s 25m rapid-fire pistol event, was held at the Lusail Shooting Range in Doha, Qatar.
The event took place from 18th to 26th November 2023, gathering top shooting athletes from around the world.

S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. The inaugural celebration of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which is also known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, took place in the year 2003.
This significant event serves as a tribute to the contributions and achievements of the overseas Indian community in the development of India.
The day also marks the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915, symbolizing the leadership that fueled India’s freedom struggle.

S6. Ans. (e)
Sol. The Indian government has set the target to make all villages ODF Plus under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II by the year 2025.
An ODF Plus Model village adds ODF status to its name and has arrangements for both Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management.
100% ODF Plus Model villages Among States/ UTs – Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman Diu, Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim.

S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Indian Navy (IN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka, to promote academic cooperation and advance scientific understanding of defense-related technologies.

S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. The “Seekho Paiso ki Bhasha” initiative, a collaborative effort by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (KMAMCL) and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is specifically designed to promote financial literacy among teachers in CBSE-affiliated schools.
The initiative aims to equip teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills in financial matters, thereby enabling them to impart the same to their students.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Indian Armed Forces took part in the 2nd edition of the Joint Military Exercise with the Australian Army in “AUSTRAHIND-23,” held from November 22nd to December 6th, 2023, in Perth, Australia.
The 1st edition of the “AUSTRAHIND’ was held in 2022 in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (MFFR) in Mahajan, Rajasthan.

S10. Ans. (a)
Sol. Randip Singh Jagpal, the Executive Director (Non-Life) at IRDAI and a Member of the Stakeholders’ Committee, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the task force formed to examine the impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of 2023 on the insurance sector.