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

Q1. Garba dance, a traditional folk dance, belongs to which Indian state?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(e) Punjab

Q2. According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the year 2022-23, which of the following regions had the lowest unemployment rate among graduates aged 15 years and above?
(a) Delhi
(b) Chandigarh
(c) Ladakh
(d) Andhra Pradesh
(e) Andaman & Nicobar Island

Q3. S&P Global Ratings hiked India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate forecast for 2023-24 (FY24) to 6.4 percent from 6 percent earlier. What factors contributed to S&P Global Rating’s decision to increase India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2023-24?
(a) High food inflation and strong exports
(b) Decrease in domestic demand and reduction in inflation
(c) Government’s fiscal consolidation and extensive economic reforms
(d) Increased foreign investments and stable currency exchange rates
(e) Strong domestic momentum and offsetting the negative effects of high food inflation and weak exports

Q4. INS Shivaji, the premier Training establishment of the Indian Navy received the original ‘Vir Chakra’ awarded to Late Vice Admiral Benoy Roy Chowdhury, AVSM, VrC (Retd.). In the order of precedence for wartime gallantry awards in India, which position does the Vir Chakra hold?
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
(e) Fifth

Q5. What was the buying amount for Australian cricketer Pat Cummins, which set a record before being surpassed by Mitchell Starc’s deal in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
(a) Rs 20.50 crore
(b) Rs 18.25 crore
(c) Rs 15.50 crore
(d) Rs 22.75 crore
(e) Rs 24.00 crore

Q6. During her official visit to Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in November 2023, what significant educational institution did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate in Odisha?
(a) A new Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
(b) A new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
(c) A new Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Kuliana
(d) A new National Institute of Design (NID)
(e) A new Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

Q7. Which state government initiated the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Yojna-2023 (RGSY) with an outlay of Rs 680 crore to generate self-employment opportunities and promote entrepreneurship among local youth?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Jammu and Kashmir
(d) Sikkim
(e) Arunachal Pradesh

Q8. Who won the FIH Men’s Player of the Year and FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year awards at the 2023 International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) annual Hockey Star Awards?
(a) Hardik Singh and Savita Punia
(b) Manpreet Singh and Rani Rampal
(c) Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjit Kaur
(d) PR Sreejesh and Vandana Katariya
(e) Akashdeep Singh and Navneet Kaur

Q9. On December 20, 2023, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai, for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). What was the total cost of this contract under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category?
(a) Rs 1590.97 Crore
(b) Rs 1614.89 Crore
(c) Rs 1789.89 Crore
(d) Rs 1800.89 Crore
(e) Rs 2000.67 Crore

Q10. Which book by poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar was awarded the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize in its sixth edition?
(a) Midnight’s Children
(b) The Shadow Lines
(c) Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems
(d) An Atlas of Impossible Longing
(e) The Palace of Illusions

Solutions

S1. Ans. (a)
Sol. Garba dance, a traditional folk dance, belongs to the Indian state of Gujarat.

S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. As per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, the lowest unemployment rate among graduates aged 15 years and above was witnessed in Chandigarh at 5.6 percent, which was followed by Delhi with 5.7 percent during 2022-23.

S3. Ans. (e)
Sol. S&P revised up its projection for India’s GDP growth for fiscal 2024 (ending in March 2024) to 6.4 percent, from 6 percent, as robust domestic momentum seems to have offset headwinds from high food inflation and weak exports.
Details:

• S&P Global Ratings on Friday hiked India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate forecast for 2023-24 (FY24) to 6.4 percent from 6 percent earlier.
• However, for FY25, the GDP growth projection has been slashed by 50 basis points (bps) to 6.4 percent.

S4. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Vir Chakra is third in precedence among the wartime gallantry awards in India.
Details:

• It follows the Param Vir Chakra, which is the highest wartime gallantry award, and the Maha Vir Chakra, which is the second in precedence.
• The Vir Chakra is awarded for acts of bravery on the battlefield and is one of India’s most prestigious military honors.
• The other positions (first, second, fourth, and fifth) represent different awards, with the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra being first and second, respectively, in terms of precedence.

S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. Pat Cummins was bought for Rs 20.50 crore by the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Details:

• Pat Cummins, an Australian cricketer, held the record for the highest buying amount in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) before it was surpassed by Mitchell Starc.
• This record was later broken when Mitchell Starc was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 24.75 crore to play in the 2024 IPL season, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.

S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. President Droupadi Murmu, during her official visit to Odisha from November 20 to 22, 2023, inaugurated a new Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Kuliana, Odisha.
Details:

• EMRS are part of the government’s initiative to provide quality education to tribal students.
• The inauguration of this school signifies the continued emphasis on improving educational facilities for tribal communities.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Yojna-2023 (RGSY) was initiated by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Details:

• This program, with a budget of Rs 680 crore, is focused on creating self-employment opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship among the youth in the state.
• The scheme is a strategic initiative to empower young people by enabling them to start their own businesses and contribute to the state’s economic development.

S8. Ans. (a)
Sol. India’s Hardik Singh and Savita Punia won the 2023 FIH Players of the Year and FIH Goalkeeper of the year award.
Details:

• At the 2023 International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) annual Hockey Star Awards, Indian men’s hockey team midfielder Hardik Singh was awarded the FIH Men’s Player of the Year, and Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia received the FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
• These awards highlight their exceptional performances and contributions to their respective teams, underscoring their significant roles in the international hockey arena.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. The contract was finalized with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd for a total of Rs 1614.89 Crore, emphasizing India’s commitment to strengthening its coastal defense capabilities with the procurement of six advanced Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.
Details:

• This contract was a significant investment by the Ministry of Defence towards enhancing maritime security, under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.

S10. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer is (c) Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems.
Details:

• Sukrita Paul Kumar was awarded the sixth edition of the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for this book.
• Along with the prestigious award, she received an amount of USD 5,000, a Tagore statue, and a certificate for her contribution to literature.
• The award ceremony highlighted her significant impact in the literary world, particularly in poetry and criticism.