General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2024-29th february

Q1. In which district is the Ranthambore National Park located?
(a) Udaipur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Bharatpur
(d) Sawai Madhopur
(e) Kota

Q2. Regarding the Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY), which statement accurately reflects the key changes implemented from 24.03.2020?
(a) The eligibility condition requires the Insured Person (IP) to have a minimum of 2 years of insurable employment but no specific requirement for the number of days contributed in the preceding periods.
(b) The relief rate under ABVKY was unchanged, continuing at 25% of the average daily earnings of the claimant.
(c) The scheme, effective from 01.07.2018, requires a mandatory 90-day waiting period to file the claim after unemployment.
(d) The relaxation in eligibility criteria includes a requirement of a minimum of 78 days’ contribution in the contribution period immediately preceding unemployment and in one of the remaining three contribution periods in two years prior to unemployment.
(e) Filing through the employer and submission of an affidavit by the claimant are still mandatory requirements under ABVKY.

Q3. Which Indian state is home to the country’s first Construction Innovation Hub (CIH), a pioneering platform aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable and affordable building facilities, and facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange among industry stakeholders?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Odisha
(c) Bihar
(d) Kerala
(e) Gujarat

Q4. When is the United Nations (UN)’s Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day celebrated annually, and what was the significance of this day in 2023?
(a) 20th June; 10th Anniversary of MSME Day
(b) 27th June; 6th Anniversary of MSME Day
(c) 15th July; 5th Anniversary of MSME Day
(d) 1st May; 7th Anniversary of MSME Day
(e) 11th November; 8th Anniversary of MSME Day

Q5. In which state did Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, lay the foundation stone for the “Divine Light House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya in July 2023?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Mizoram
(c) Odisha
(d) Jharkhand
(e) Haryana

Q6. Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating from which Indian state?
(a) Kerala
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Andhra Pradesh
(e) Maharashtra

Q7. Which acclaimed director, known for his impactful work in films like “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” and who won an Oscar for “The French Connection,” passed away recently?
(a) William Friedkin
(b) Martin Scorsese
(c) Steven Spielberg
(d) Francis Ford Coppola
(e) Alfred Hitchcock

Q8. What is the name of Russia’s lunar mission that marks its first attempt to land on the moon’s surface in 47 years?
(a) Soyuz-25
(b) Vostok-25
(c) Sputnik-25
(d) Cosmos-25
(e) Luna-25

Q9. The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) in India is specifically designed to:
(a) Grant loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
(b) Manage and resolve non-performing assets acquired from commercial banks.
(c) Facilitate foreign direct investment in the country.
(d) Oversee the country’s monetary policy.
(e) Conduct audits of government expenditures.

Q10. Which city serves as the headquarters for ESAF Small Finance Bank?
(a) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(b) Thrissur, Kerala
(c) New Delhi
(d) Jaipur, Rajasthan
(e) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Solutions

S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Ranthambore National Park, known for its tiger reserve, is situated in the Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India.
Details:

• This park, one of the largest in northern India, is a prominent wildlife tourist attraction spot that has drawn the attention of many wildlife photographers and enthusiasts.
• It was established as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 and was declared one of the Project Tiger reserves in 1973.

S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. Only option (d) is correct.
Details:

• Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ABVKY) is a welfare measure for the employees covered under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 in the form of cash compensation up to 90 days once in the lifetime of the worker in the contingency of Insured Persons’ (IPs’) unemployment.
• The scheme came into force on 01.07.2018.
  The eligibility and other conditions of the scheme were relaxed w.e.f. 24.03.2020 as under:

1. The rate of relief under the scheme was enhanced from 25% of the average daily earnings to 50% of the average daily earnings of the claimant.
2. The IP should have been in insurable employment for a minimum of 2 years and should have contributed for not less than 78 days in the contribution period immediately preceding the unemployment and a minimum of 78 days in one of the remaining three contribution periods in two years prior to unemployment. Earlier, a minimum contribution of 78 days in each of the four contribution periods was required.
3. The waiting period to file the claim was reduced from 90 days to 30 days.
4. Mandatory filing through the employer and submission of an affidavit by the claimant was dispensed with.

S3. Ans. (d)
Sol. Kerala has been chosen as the location for India’s inaugural Construction Innovation Hub (CIH).
Details:

• This pioneering CIH in Kerala is designed to be a catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship in the realm of sustainable and cost-effective building solutions. It aims to foster a collaborative environment and facilitate the exchange of knowledge among participants in the industry.
• The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) is tasked with the comprehensive management of the CIH.
• Its responsibilities include identifying and recruiting emerging companies, offering them technical mentorship and networking opportunities in housing-related projects, as well as designing and facilitating the program.

S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The United Nations (UN)’s Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day is observed worldwide on 27th June each year.
Details:

• This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role of MSMEs in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN.
• The year 2023 marked a significant milestone, as it was the 6th anniversary of the establishment of MSME Day.

S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stone for the “Divine Light House” of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya at Dasabatia, Tamando in Odisha.
Details:

• The President also launched the 2023 theme of PBKIVV, “The Year of Positive Change” for conducting nationwide seminars and conferences.

S6. Ans. (c)
Sol. Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originates from Tamil Nadu, a state in the southern part of India.

S7. Ans. (a)
Sol. William Friedkin, a notable figure in the film industry and a director who significantly shaped the 1970s cinema landscape, passed away recently.
Details:

• He was renowned for his films “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” which brought a new level of visceral realism to Hollywood.

S8. Ans. (e)
Sol. Luna-25 is the name of the ambitious lunar mission undertaken by Russia, which is notable for being the country’s first attempt to land on the moon’s surface in nearly half a century.

S9. Ans. (b)
Sol. The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL), commonly referred to as the ‘bad bank’ in India, was established with the specific purpose of managing and resolving non-performing assets (NPAs) that it acquires from commercial banks.

S10. Ans. (b)
Sol. ESAF Small Finance Bank, recognized for its contributions to the banking sector, especially in terms of financial inclusion, is headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala.