General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-21st february

Q1. In February 2024, which organization signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC International for the inclusion of the poorest of the poor under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
(a) National Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (NRLPS)
(b) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
(c) National Health Mission (NHM)
(d) National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED)
(e) National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)

Q2. Which year has the Indian Navy declared (In February 2024) as the ‘Year of Naval Civilians’ to improve the administration, efficiency, and well-being of Naval Civilians by addressing all facets of Civilian HR Management in a time-bound manner?
(a) 2027
(b) 2028
(c) 2024
(d) 2025
(e) 2026
Q3. Which metro rail service in India recently became (In February 2024) the first to launch its ticketing services on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network?
(a) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
(b) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC)
(c) Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC)
(d) Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
(e) Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL)

Q4. In February 2024, The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) issued guidelines mandating general and health insurance companies to cover which treatments in their health insurance policies with effect from 1st April 2024?
(a) Allopathy and Cosmetic Surgery
(b) Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
(c) Ayurveda, Yoga and Orthopedic
(d) Dental and Orthopedic treatments
(e) Unani, Homoeopathy & Naturopathy

Q5. In February 2024, which country formally launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) through a partnership between NPCI International Payments (NIPL) and Lyra Network?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) United States
(c) France
(d) Germany
(e) Denmark
Q6. The ESAF Small Finance Bank (SFB), which recently (In February 2023) announced a bancassurance partnership with Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Limited to offer life insurance products to a wider range of customers, particularly those in underserved communities, is based in which city and state?
(a) Kochi, Kerala
(b) Bengaluru, Karnataka
(c) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(d) Thrissur, Kerala
(e) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Q7. Who has been honoured (In February 2024) with the “Outstanding Business Woman of the Year – 2023” Award by the Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD)?
(a) Nita Ambani, Chairperson of Reliance Industries
(b) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon
(c) Indra Nooyi, Former CEO of PepsiCo
(d) Bina Modi, Chairperson of Modi Enterprises
(e) Falguni Nayar, CEO of Nykaa

Q8. Which Bollywood actor has been roped (In February 2024) in as the brand ambassador of the audio products brand boAt, as announced through an official statement by the company?
(a) Shah Rukh Khan
(b) Ranbir Kapoor
(c) Akshay Kumar
(d) Ranveer Singh
(e) Varun Dhawan

Q9. Which company has been honored (In February 2024) with the prestigious Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance, recognizing its significant contributions in the field of sustainable finance?
(a) Tata Power
(b) Adani Green Energy Limited
(c) Larsen & Toubro
(d) NTPC Limited
(e) REC Limited

Q10. Who was honoured (In February 2024) with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award by the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) and Delhi Sports Journalists Association (DSJA), recognizing their extraordinary contributions to Indian athletics?
(a) Anju Bobby George
(b) Milkha Singh
(c) P.T. Usha
(d) Dutee Chand
(e) Neeraj Chopra

Solutions

S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. The National Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (NRLPS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC International to facilitate the inclusion of the poorest of the poor under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), aiming to enhance rural livelihoods and empower the rural poor.

S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Indian Navy has declared 2024 as the ‘Year of Naval Civilians’ to improve the administration, efficiency, and well-being of Naval Civilians by comprehensively addressing all aspects of Civilian HR Management in a structured and timely manner.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) launched its ticketing services on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network and became India’s first metro rail service to join ONDC.

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) mandated that starting from 1st April 2024, general and health insurance companies must include Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) treatments in their health insurance offerings, expanding the coverage beyond conventional allopathic treatments to include these traditional and alternative medicine practices.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was formally launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
This significant event was facilitated through a collaboration between NPCI International Payments (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and Lyra Network, marking a major milestone in the global expansion of India’s digital payment system.

S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. ESAF Small Finance Bank (SFB), based in Thrissur, Kerala, has entered into a bancassurance partnership with Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Company Limited.
This collaboration is aimed at offering life insurance products to a broader spectrum of customers, focusing especially on those in underserved communities, thereby expanding the accessibility of financial services to more people.

S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. Dr. Bina Modi, Chairperson of Modi Enterprises, KK Modi Group, was honoured with the “Outstanding Business Woman of the Year – 2023” Award by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD).
This recognition is a testament to her remarkable contributions and leadership within the business community, highlighting her influence and achievements in the industry.

S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. Ranveer Singh, the renowned Bollywood actor, has been announced as the brand ambassador of the audio products brand boAt.
This collaboration marks a significant partnership, highlighting the company’s aim to associate with vibrant and influential personalities to enhance its brand appeal and connect with the youth and audiences across the country.

S9. Ans. (e)
Sol. REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC has been honored with the prestigious Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance.
This accolade underscores REC Limited’s commitment to promoting sustainable development and its significant contributions to the field of sustainable finance through its issuance of green bonds, which are instrumental in funding environmentally friendly projects.

S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. Legendary sprinter and current President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), PT Usha, was honored with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award.
This award is a testament to her extraordinary contributions to Indian athletics, highlighting her illustrious career and the significant impact she has made in the field of sports in India.