General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-22nd february

Q1. What is the name of the woman robot astronaut developed (In February 2024) by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) that is set to embark on an uncrewed mission in the third quarter of this year, marking a pioneering leap for India’s space endeavors?
(a) Sunita
(b) Gaganyaanika
(c) Arya
(d) Vyommitra
(e) Aditi

Q2. According to the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)’s Top Master of Business Administration (MBA) Colleges in India – 2024, which Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has topped among the Top Government MBA colleges in India?
(a) IIM Ahmedabad
(b) IIM Calcutta
(c) IIM Bangalore
(d) IIM Lucknow
(e) IIM Kozhikode

Q3. What is the campaign theme of World Cancer Day (WCD) 2024, observed across the globe on 4th February 2024 to raise awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment?
(a) I Am and I Will
(b) We Can, I Can
(c) Bridging the Access Gap
(d) Cancer Myths – Get the Facts
(e) Close the Care Gap

Q4. On February 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed that what percentage of the Rs 2,000 currency notes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have been successfully reintegrated into the banking system?
(a) 85.00%
(b) 90.25%
(c) 97.50%
(d) 92.75%
(e) 99.00%

Q5. Indian Coast Guard Day is observed every year on February 1. In 2024, the Indian Coast Guard commemorated which edition of its Raising Day?
(a) 45th
(b) 46th
(c) 47th
(d) 48th
(e) 49th

Q6. Which location hosted (In February 2024) the 7th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH7) where the quality standards for small cardamom, turmeric, juniper berry, allspice, and star anise were finalized?
(a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(b) New Delhi, Delhi
(c) Kolkata, West Bengal
(d) Kochi, Kerala
(e) Patna, Bihar

Q7. Who has been appointed (In February 2024) as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Ltd (LIC AMC), the investment manager of LIC Mutual Fund (LICMF)?
(a) Sandeep Batra
(b) Tushar Pradhan
(c) Mukesh Kumar
(d) Ravi Kumar Jha
(e) Vipin Anand

Q8. The Longwood Shola Reserve Forest, which has been recently (In February 2024) designated as a Ramsar Site, emphasizing its crucial contribution to biodiversity and wetland conservation, is located in which Indian state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) West Bengal
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
(e) Odisha

Q9. Who has been recently (In February 2024) appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)?
(a) Lionel Messi
(b) Cristiano Ronaldo
(c) Neymar Jr.
(d) Vinícius Júnior
(e) Mohamed Salah

Q10. The “Digital India FutureLABS” initiative, launched (In February 2024) by Union Minister of State (MoS) Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology-Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), will be coordinated by which organization?
(a) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
(b) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
(c) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
(d) National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)
(e) Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Vyommitra is the name of the woman robot astronaut developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
She is set to embark on an uncrewed mission in the third quarter of this year, marking a significant milestone in India’s space exploration efforts.
This initiative demonstrates ISRO’s innovative approach to testing and validating the technologies intended for future manned space missions.

S2. Ans. (a)
Sol. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), has been ranked as the top institution among the Top Government MBA colleges in India according to the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)’s Top Master of Business Administration (MBA) Colleges in India – 2024.
This ranking highlights IIM Ahmedabad’s excellence in providing quality management education, and research and contributing significantly to the field of business leadership and management practices.Top of Form
In the 2024 MBA Colleges ranking, Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), has topped among the Top Private MBA colleges in India.

S3. Ans. (e)
Sol. The campaign theme of World Cancer Day (WCD) 2024 is Close the Care Gap.
This theme emphasizes the importance of collective action and advocacy to address disparities in cancer care, ensuring equitable access to prevention, detection, and treatment services for all individuals, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic status.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. On February 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed that 97.50% of the Rs 2,000 currency notes in circulation as of May 19, 2023, have been successfully reintegrated into the banking system.
This significant achievement indicates the effective management and circulation of currency by the RBI, ensuring that the larger denomination notes are efficiently absorbed back into the banking infrastructure.

S5. Ans. (d)
Sol. In 2024, the Indian Coast Guard will be commemorating its 48th Raising Day on February 1.

This day is observed every year to honour the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard, showcasing its role and achievements in ensuring the maritime safety and security of India’s waters.

S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. The quality standards for 5 spices namely small cardamom, turmeric, juniper berry, allpice, and star anise were finalized at the 7th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH7) held in Kochi, Kerala.

S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. Ravi Kumar Jha has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Ltd (LIC AMC), which is the investment manager of LIC Mutual Fund (LICMF).
This appointment marks a significant leadership change, aimed at steering LIC AMC towards continued growth and innovation in the mutual fund industry.

S8. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Longwood Shola Reserve Forest is situated in Tamil Nadu and has recently been declared a Ramsar Site. This designation underlines the forest’s significant role in biodiversity and wetland conservation, recognizing it as an area of international importance according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

S9. Ans. (d)
Sol. Vinícius Júnior, the Brazilian football sensation, was recently appointed as the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All. This appointment was announced during a ceremony held at Real Madrid’s training centre, marking Vinícius Júnior’s commitment to promoting access to education for all young people​.

S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. The “Digital India FutureLABS” initiative, launched by Union Minister of State (MoS) Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology-Delhi (IIIT-Delhi), will be coordinated by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
This initiative aims to foster innovation and development in the field of Information Technology and contribute to the Digital India mission.