General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-20th february

Q1. Which edition of the Annual Grammy Awards was held on 4th February 2024 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA?
(a) 64th
(b) 66th
(c) 68th
(d) 67th
(e) 65th

Q2. Who has been appointed (In February 2024) as the new Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited?
(a) H Venkatachalam Iyer
(b) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
(c) S Venkat Raman
(d) Sandeep Bakhshi
(e) K Samuel Iyer

Q3. On which date is the United Nations (UN) International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) annually observed across the globe to strengthen efforts towards the elimination of FGM?
(a) February 4
(b) February 5
(c) February 6
(d) February 7
(e) February 8

Q4. During the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047” program in Goa, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated (In February 2024) and laid the foundation stone for development projects. What is the total worth of these projects?
(a) Over Rs 1030 crores
(b) Over Rs 1130 crores
(c) Over Rs 1230 crores
(d) Over Rs 1430 crores
(e) Over Rs 1330 crores

Q5. Which country has eliminated visa requirements for Indian tourists, allowing ordinary Indian passport holders to visit every six months for up to 15 days, starting from February 4, 2024, with the aim of boosting tourism and global engagement?
(a) UAE
(b) Oman
(c) Iran
(d) Qatar
(e) Saudi Arabia

Q6. The ‘EV Upyog’ portal, serving as a platform to facilitate electric vehicle (EV)-related activities, has been launched by which Indian state as part of its significant steps to promote the manufacture and use of EVs?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Karnataka
(e) Tamil Nadu

Q7. Where is the headquarters of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which recently (In February 2024) revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) upwards to 6.2%?
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Paris, France
(d) London, United Kingdom
(e) Berlin, Germany

Q8. Who has been appointed (In February 2024) as the new Country Director for India by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
(a) Ashok Lavasa
(b) Takehiko Nakao
(c) Masatsugu Asakawa
(d) Mio Oka
(e) Kenichi Yokoyama

Q9. Who secured the first position (In February 2024) among Indian executives and an impressive second globally in the prestigious Brand Guardianship Index 2024 by Brand Finance?
(a) Satya Nadella
(b) Mukesh Ambani
(c) Sundar Pichai
(d) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
(e) Anand Mahindra

Q10. Who achieved a historic milestone by setting a world record for the most time spent in space, surpassing the previous record of 878 days in orbit held by compatriot Gennady Padalka?
(a) Yuri Gagarin
(b) Chris Hadfield
(c) Scott Kelly
(d) Oleg Kononenko
(e) Peggy Whitson

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. The 66th edition of the Annual Grammy Awards, also known as Grammy 2024, took place on 4th February 2024 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The Grammy Awards is an annual recognition presented by the Recording Academy or National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, since 1957 to honour musical artists, compositions, and albums.Top of Form

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. H Venkatachalam Iyer has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited. This decision was made by the Board of Tata AIA Life Insurance, indicating a new leadership direction for the company in its endeavors to enhance its services and offerings in the life insurance sector.

S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. The United Nations (UN) International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is annually observed on February 6.
The theme of International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM 2024 is, “Her Voice. Her Future. Investing in Survivor-Led Movements to End Female Genital Mutilation.”
6 February 2024 marks the 13th observance of the UN-recognised International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.

S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. In the “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047” program held in Goa, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects with a total worth of over Rs 1330 crores.
This initiative represents a significant investment in the infrastructure and development of Goa, aiming to foster a sustainable and progressive future for the state as envisioned in the program’s goals for 2047.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. Iran has eliminated visa requirements for Indian tourists from February 4, 2024, in an effort to boost tourism and enhance global engagement. This policy allows ordinary Indian passport holders to visit Iran every six months for up to 15 days, easing travel and encouraging cultural and economic exchanges between the two countries.

S6. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Uttar Pradesh government is actively promoting the manufacture and use of electric vehicles (EVs) within the state.
A key initiative in this endeavor is the enhancement of the ‘EV Upyog’ portal. This portal has been specifically developed to support and facilitate EV-related activities, signaling Uttar Pradesh’s commitment to fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly transportation ecosystem.

S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. The headquarters of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are located in Paris, France.
In its latest interim economic outlook, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) upwards to 6.2%, a marginal increase from the previous estimate of 6.1%. Top of Form

S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. Mio Oka has been announced as the new Country Director for India by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Ms. Oka brings nearly three decades of professional experience, including over 18 years with ADB, to her new role. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in ADB’s continued partnership with India in supporting its development goals and economic growth.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. Mukesh Ambani, the visionary leader of Reliance Industries Limited, secured the first position among Indian executives and achieved an impressive second place globally in the prestigious Brand Guardianship Index 2024 by Brand Finance.
This recognition places Ambani ahead of renowned global leaders such as Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, and Elon Musk. Brand Finance’s survey awarded Mukesh Ambani an impressive Brand Guardianship Index (BGI) score of 80.3.

S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko achieved a historic milestone by setting a new world record for the most time spent in space, surpassing the previous record of 878 days held by his compatriot Gennady Padalka.
The 59-year-old cosmonaut surpassed the previous record held by Gennady Padalka, who accumulated a total of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in space.