General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-15th October

Q1. Who has launched the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Public Grievance Portal and Automated Analysis in the tree dashboard?
(a) Nitin Gadkari
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Dr. Jitendra Singh
(d) Nirmala Sitharaman
(e) None of the above

Q2. Every year, the second Thursday of October marks a crucial occasion on the global calendar, World Sight Day. This year it falls on 12th October. What is the theme of World Sight Day 2023?
(a) Vision First
(b) Hope in Sight
(c) Love Your Eyes at Work
(d) Eye Care Everywhere
(e) None of the above

Q3. Which Indian state has unveiled the “Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana” and “Pada Pushti Yojana,” to address the nutritional needs of mothers, adolescent girls, and children in the state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Odisha
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Haryana
(e) None of the above

Q4. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the global financial services corporation ‘MasterCard’?
(a) Anshula Kant
(b) T V Mohandas Pai
(c) Dinesh Kumar Khara
(d) Rajnish Kumar
(e) None of the above

Q5. Foxconn Technology Group, a prominent Taiwanese company and a key supplier to Apple Inc., has pledged to invest ₹1,600 crore in establishing a manufacturing facility in India. In which state Foxconn Technology Group will establish manufacturing facility?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Delhi
(e) None of the above

Q6. Which of the following defence equipment manufacturer has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems?
(a) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
(b) Defence Research and Development Organisation
(c) Bharat Electronics Limited
(d) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(e) None of the above

Q7. Who virtually launches Ayushman Bhav campaign and the Ayushman Bhava portal for Universal Health Coverage from the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar to facilitate access to Ayushman cards for citizens?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Mansukh Mandaviya
(d) Droupadi Murmu
(e) None of the above

Q8. Aadi Perukku, also known as Pathinettam Perukku, is an auspicious festival to honor the monsoon season and the fertility of the soil. In which state Aadi Perukku or Pathinettam Perukku festival is celebrated?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Odisha
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Kerala
(e) None of the above

Q9. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has established a standing committee dedicated to regularly assessing cyber threats associated with existing and emerging technologies. Who chaired 10-member committee?
(a) PS Jagannatham
(b) G V Ramakrishna
(c) Apoorva Chawla
(d) Debasish Panda
(e) None of the above

Q10. Which bank is taking a proactive approach by personally visiting borrowers’ homes unannounced and surprising them with a pack of chocolates?
(a) Bank of Maharashtra
(b) ICICI Bank
(c) Bank of Baroda
(d) State Bank of India
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans (c)
Sol. Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, inaugurated the Special Campaign 3.0 in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
Under the “Digital DARPG” initiative, DARPG initiated a comprehensive approach towards unified service delivery portals.
S2. Ans (c)
Sol. The theme for World Sight Day 2023, ‘Love Your Eyes at Work,’ resonates deeply in our fast-paced, digital age where we increasingly strain our eyes through prolonged screen time and demanding work schedules.
The roots of World Sight Day trace back to October 8, 1984, when the Lions Club Foundation initiated this awareness day.
S3. Ans (b)
Sol. Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has unveiled the “Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana.” along with the complementary “Pada Pushti Yojana,” to address the nutritional needs of mothers, adolescent girls, and children in the state.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. Mastercard, the global financial services corporation, has made a significant appointment in its Indian operations by naming Rajnish Kumar as the Chairman of Mastercard India. This move reflects Mastercard’s commitment to strengthening its presence in India and navigating the dynamic landscape of domestic payments.
S5. Ans(c)
Sol. Foxconn Technology Group, a prominent Taiwanese company and a key supplier to Apple Inc., has pledged to invest ₹1,600 crore in establishing a manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel’s leading aerospace and defense company, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in addressing India’s requirements in the domain of Short Range Air Defence Systems.
S7. Ans(d)
Sol. President Droupadi Murmu, in a historic virtual ceremony, launched the Ayushman Bhav campaign and the Ayushman Bhava portal from the Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar, marking a significant stride towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India.
S8. Ans(c)
Sol. Aadi Perukku is celebrated in Tamil Nadu state.
The Tamil Cultural community celebrates Aadi Perukku, also known as Pathinettam Perukku, as an auspicious festival to honor the monsoon season and the fertility of the soil. Aadi Perukku is celebrated on August 3rd, coinciding with the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi.
S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The 10-member committee is chaired by PS Jagannatham, a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of technology and cyber security.
This committee is not only tasked with identifying vulnerabilities but also with recommending necessary changes to fortify the cyber security framework within the insurance sector.
S10. Ans(d)
Sol. Recognizing that borrowers planning to default often ignore reminder calls, State Bank of India (SBI) is taking a proactive approach by personally visiting borrowers’ homes unannounced and surprising them with a pack of chocolates. This innovative method is aimed at improving loan collections, particularly as SBI’s retail lending has experienced substantial growth.