General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-27th february

Q1. World Day of the Sick is observed every year to raise awareness about the importance of healthcare and the need for compassion and support for the sick. On which date is this day observed?
(a) 5th February
(b) 11th February
(c) 14th February
(d) 15th February
(e) 10th February

Q2. Which city has been honoured (In February 2024) by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, under the Union Water Ministry, with the title of “Water Warrior” city?
(a) Bengaluru
(b) Mumbai
(c) Noida
(d) Hyderabad
(e) Pune

Q3. The 7th Indian Ocean Conference, aimed at addressing diverse issues under the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean,” was held in which city?
(a) Mumbai, India
(b) Colombo, Sri Lanka
(c) Perth, Australia
(d) Jakarta, Indonesia
(e) Male, Maldives

Q4. In February 2024, The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently launched APAAR, an initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), through Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages of India, aiming for ‘One Nation, One Student ID’. What does APAAR stand for?
(a) Automated Public Academic Access Registry
(b) Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry
(c) Advanced Public Academic Account Registry
(d) Automated Permanent Academic Access Record
(e) Advanced Permanent Academic Access Registry

Q5. Which state government recently (In February 2024) declared ‘Kaji Nemu’ (citrus lemon), known for its unique aroma and health benefits and carrying a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, as the state fruit?
(a) Kerala
(b) West Bengal
(c) Assam
(d) Gujarat
(e) Tamil Nadu

Q6. The Prime Minister of which country has officially declared (In February 2024) a state of “national emergency” following a significant oil spill in the eastern Caribbean?
(a) Trinidad and Tobago
(b) Jamaica
(c) Barbados
(d) The Bahamas
(e) Saint Lucia

Q7. The Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has signed (In February 2024) a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which bank to facilitate low-interest rate loans to farmers and traders?
(a) State Bank of India
(b) Punjab & Sind Bank
(c) Punjab National Bank
(d) HDFC Bank
(e) ICICI Bank

Q8. Which bank has partnered (In February 2024) with the Bengaluru-based fintech startup, LeRemitt, to create a cross-border platform aimed at enabling Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to conduct international transactions in key currencies, including USD and euro?
(a) HDFC Bank
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) Axis Bank
(d) YES Bank Limited
(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank

Q9. Which country was honoured (In February 2024) with the 9th GovTech Prize at the World Government Summit 2024, held in the United Arab Emirates?
(a) India
(b) Singapore
(c) United States
(d) United Kingdom
(e) Canada

Q10. In February 2024, which bank unveiled CRISIL’s impact assessment report of the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) named ‘Prabhaav’?
(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(b) State Bank of India (SBI)
(c) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
(d) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
(e) Bank of Baroda (BOB)

Solutions

S1. Ans. (b)
Sol. World Day of the Sick is observed every year on 11th February.
This day aims to highlight the importance of healthcare, urging society to provide compassion, care, and support to the sick.
It serves as a reminder of the need to care for those suffering and to recognize the dedication of healthcare workers worldwide.

S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Noida has been honoured by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, under the Union Water Ministry, with the title of “Water Warrior” city.
The city clinched the title of the best sewage treatment plant (STP) and also received accolades for its water reuse project of the year.
Satish Pal, the additional chief executive officer of the Noida Authority, along with RP Singh, the deputy general manager of the authority’s water department, received these awards on behalf of the city.

S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. The 7th Indian Ocean Conference convened in Perth, Australia, bringing together leaders, ministers, and officials from countries around the Indian Ocean rim. Organized by the India Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs of India and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, the conference focused on the theme “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.”

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry.
It was launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE) as part of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) initiatives, through Common Service Centres (CSCs) in remote villages across India.
The aim of APAAR is to create a unified system for academic records, encapsulated in the vision of ‘One Nation, One Student ID’, to streamline and enhance the accessibility of academic services and records for students nationwide.
APAAR mandates all college/university students to register on the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform. Under the new policy, students must have an ABC ID to be admitted to any college or university.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The Assam government declared ‘Kaji Nemu’ (citrus lemon) as the state fruit.
‘Kaji Nemu’ is celebrated for its distinctive aroma and numerous health benefits, and it has been recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
This designation not only highlights the cultural and agricultural significance of ‘Kaji Nemu’ to Assam but also aims to boost its recognition and marketability both nationally and internationally, fostering local agriculture and contributing to the state’s economy.

S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of “national emergency” due to a significant oil spill in the eastern Caribbean.
This declaration highlights the severity of the environmental impact caused by the spill and the urgent need for comprehensive response efforts to mitigate damage and protect the region’s marine ecosystem.

S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. The Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) with the aim of facilitating low-interest rate loans to farmers and traders.
The MoU aims to raise awareness and encourage funding against electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (e-NWRs) to improve agricultural pledge finance in India.

S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. YES Bank Limited has partnered with the Bengaluru-based fintech startup, LeRemitt to create a cross-border platform to enable Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to conduct international transactions in key currencies, including USD and euro.
It will also offer transparency, efficiency, and cost benefits for small businesses involved in global trade.

S9. Ans. (a)
Sol. India was honoured with the 9th GovTech Prize at the World Government Summit 2024, held in the United Arab Emirates.
This accolade is a testament to India’s innovative use of artificial intelligence in enhancing government services, specifically under the ‘AI-Powered Government Services’ category.

S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) unveiled CRISIL’s impact assessment report of the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) named ‘Prabhaav’.
This report assesses the effectiveness and impact of the FFS initiative, aimed at supporting the growth and development of startups in India by providing them with the necessary financial backing.