General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-02nd October

Q1. Indian shooters Sarabjot Singh, Shiva Narwal, and Arjun Singh Cheema have clinched which medal in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol team event?
(a) Gold
(b) Silver
(c) Missed medal
(d) Bronze
(e) None of the above

Q2. Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale win gold in __________ sports in Asian Games 2023.
(a) Badminton
(b) Tennis
(c) Boxing
(d) Squash
(e) None of the above

Q3. At the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, which young Indian shooters showcased her skills in the women’s 10m air pistol and won gold medal?
(a) Palak Gulia
(b) Esha Singh
(c) Anjali Bhagwat
(d) Sift Kaur Samra
(e) None of the above

Q4. The Indian men’s shooting trio secured a gold medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event. Who was not included in this winning trio team?
(a) Akhil Sheoran
(b) Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar
(c) Swapnil Suresh Kusale
(d) Prithviraj Tondaiman
(e) None of the above

Q5. Which Indian shooter has secured a remarkable victory in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil recently?
(a) Anjali Bhagwat
(b) Elavenil Valarivan
(c) Manu Bhaker
(d) Apurvi Chandela
(e) None of the above

Q6. Who lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China?
(a) Lovlina Borgohain
(b) Harmanpreet Singh
(c) Nikhat Zareen
(d) a & b both
(e) b & c both

Q7. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially designated three prestigious venues in_________ for hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
(a) England
(b) India
(c) Australia
(d) United States
(e) None of the above

Q8. Who has won the Italian Grand Prix and sets a new record for the most consecutive wins in Formula 1 history with 10?
(a) Sergio Pérez
(b) Carlos Sainz
(c) George Russell
(d) Max Verstappen
(e) None of the above

Q9. The Indian women’s hockey team wins the title of Torneo del Centernario 2023 by defeating Spain 3-0. Where Torneo Del Centernario 2023 was organized?
(a) Spain
(b) India
(c) Sweden
(d) France
(e) None of the above

Q10. India women’s cricket team wins gold medal in Asian Games 2023. Indian Women’s cricket team defeated which country’s team to win the final game?
(a) Nepal
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Sri Lanka
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (a)
Sol. Indian shooters have continued to make their mark at the Asian Games, clinching their 7th gold medal in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Team event.
Sarabjot Singh, Shiva Narwal, and Arjun Singh Cheema displayed exceptional prowess, securing victory by a single point over the home Chinese team. This remarkable achievement not only added another gold to India’s tally but also secured individual final berths for Sarabjot and Arjun in the 10m Air Pistol category.
S2. Ans (b)
Sol. Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale wins gold in Tennis.
It was India’s second medal in tennis at the continental event after Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni had won a silver in men’s doubles.

S3. Ans (a)
Sol. During the sixth day of competition at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the young Indian shooters Palak Gulia and Esha Singh showcased their skills in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event, earning gold and silver medals, respectively.
Palak, a 17-year-old talent impressed everyone with her poise and composure. She quickly climbed to the top of the leaderboard during the final round. Ultimately, she secured an individual gold medal at the Asian Games, setting a new record for the event with 242.1 points.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. The Indian men’s shooting trio comprising Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar, Swapnil Suresh Kusale, and Akhil Sheoran secured a gold medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions Team event. Their remarkable achievement didn’t stop there; they broke the world record with an extraordinary score of 1769 points.
S5. Ans(b)
Sol. Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan secured a remarkable victory in the women’s 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Cup 2023 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In the final of the women’s 10m air rifle event, Elavenil Valarivan demonstrated her precision and composure, shooting an impressive score of 252.2 from a series of 24 shots.

S6. Ans(d)
Sol. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has decided to have not one, but two flag-bearers: Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain, to lead the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. In a significant announcement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially designated three prestigious venues in the United States for hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This marks a historic moment as the tournament makes its debut on American soil, with Dallas, Florida, and New York being selected as the host cities.

S8. Ans(d)
Sol. Max Verstappen has won the Italian Grand Prix and sets a new record for the most consecutive wins in Formula 1 history with 10.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Torneo del Centernario 2023 was organized in Spain.

The Indian women’s hockey team wins the title of Torneo del Centernario 2023 by defeating hosts Spain 3-0 in Terrassa, Barcelona.

S10. Ans(d)
Sol. India emerged victorious against the formidable Sri Lankan team, securing the gold medal with a 19-run victory in a remarkable debut appearance in the Asian Games 2023.