General Awareness 2021-22 for Bank Exam
An innovative cost-effective drinking water scheme 'Sulabh Jal' was launched in which state?
(A) Darbhanga, Bihar
(B) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
(C) Kolkata, West Bengal
(D) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
(E) Ranchi, Jharkhand
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Darbhanga. In Darbhanga, Bihar, Sulabh International launched the cheapest drinking water project 'Sulabh Jal'.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is dedicating this year's Nelson Mandela International Day to Action Against ____.
(A) Injustice
(B) Terrorism
(C) Poverty
(D) Slavery
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on 18 July by the United Nations to commemorate the birthday of Nobel Peace Prize-winning former South African President Nelson Mandela. It was decided to celebrate it annually on 18 July 2010, when Mandela turned 92.
Which state has launched ‘One Person One Car’ policy?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) West Bengal
(C) Gujarat
(D) Odisha
(E) Rajasthan
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday set a “one person one car” policy for ministers and bureaucrats and mandated economy class for all domestic air travel in a bid to cut costs incurred by the state government.
Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) India's first indigenously built engine-less train is built and designed by ____.
(A) Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
(B) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
(C) Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
(D) Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
It was designed and built by the Coach Factory, Chennai (ICF) over a period of 18 months under the Make in India initiative of the Government of India.
Which state launches "I am not afraid of English" initiative to promote the English language right from Class 1 in the state primary schools?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Jharkhand
(C) Haryana
(D) Odisha
(E) Bihar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
For children studying in government primary schools, the Haryana School Education Department has launched ''I am not afraid of English'' initiative which is aimed at introducing English right from Class one.
Microdot technology to be launched by the Government of India to check ____.
(A) Vehicle thefts
(B) Bank thefts
(C) Gold smuggling
(D) illegal transactions
(E) Cybercrime
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The central government has decided to implement microdot technology to investigate incidents of vehicle theft in the country. Under this, automobile manufacturers will be asked to spray thousands of tiny laser dots with the vehicle identification number all over the vehicle, including the engine. This way, it will be easy to track any vehicle at any time. As of now, more than 2 lakh vehicles are stolen in India every year, with Delhi at the top position in such cases.
Which ministry launched the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)?
(A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(B) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
(C) Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
(D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(E) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
In rural areas "SBM - Gramin" was financed and monitored through the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (since converted to the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti) whereas "SBM - urban" was overseen by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
‘Medini Puraskar Yojna’ aims at promoting the original writing of books in which language?
(A) English
(B) Hindi
(C) Bengali
(D) Telugu
(E) Sanskrit
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Medini Puraskar Yojna is an award that aims at promoting original writing of books in Hindi.
Which Indian naval ship has become the first-ever warship to enter the port of Sabang in Indonesia?
(A) INS Kolkata
(B) INS Delhi
(C) INS Viraat
(D) INS Sumitra
(E) INS Satpura
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Indian naval ship INS Sumitra became the first-ever warship to enter the port of Sabang in Indonesia.
Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched which initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas as an alternative, green transport fuel?
(A) Petrotech
(B) SATAT
(C) Saksham
(D) Ujjwala
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Petroleum Minister launches SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas as an alternative, green transport fuel.
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