RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 09.07.2023(Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

1. Which of the following countries recently approved the world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees?

Correct Answer: (4) United States
Solution:

The US, in January 2023, approved the first-ever vaccine for honeybees which will confer protection from the American foulbrood disease.
● The vaccine has been developed by Dalan Animal Health, a US-based biotech company.

2. Global Family Day is celebrated every year on which day?

Correct Answer: (1) 1 January
Solution:

Global Family Day is celebrated every year on January 1.
● The day creates a sense of unity, community and brotherhood across nations and cultures through the idea of families.
● Global Family Day is also known as World Peace Day.

3. Which armed force recently celebrated ‘Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan’ with students in Srinagar?

Correct Answer: (3) CRPF
Solution:

On 26th December 2022, the 44th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) hosted a celebration called "Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan" in Srinagar, Kashmir.
● Chillai-Kalan is the harshest winter period in Kashmir for a period of 40 days starting from 21st December to 29th January every year.

4. 5th Naturopathy Day is observed on which day?

Correct Answer: (1) 18 November
Solution:

Naturopathy Day is observed every year since 2018 in India on 18th November, the day on which Mahatma Gandhi became a Life Member of the Nature Cure Foundation Trust and signed the deed.
● Gandhi ji is considered the founding figure of Naturopathy in India, as it was largely through his efforts that this practice became popular in India.

5. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) runs from ______ every year.

Correct Answer: (3) 18 to 24 November
Solution:

The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is celebrated from 18-24 November every year.
● It is an international initiative to increase awareness of the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines.

6. What is the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022?

Correct Answer: (2) Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together
Solution:

The theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 was “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together.”
● The solgan of world Anti-microbial Awareness week 2022 was “Antimicrobials : handle with care”.
● This theme aimed to encourage the prudent use of antimicrobials and to strengthen preventive measures addressing AMR, working together collaboratively through a One Health approach.

7. The first-ever private rocket of India has been designed by

Correct Answer: (2) Skyroot Aerospace
Solution:

Vikram-S is India's first privately built rocket. Its maiden flight lifted on 18 November 2022 from Sounding Rocket Complex, Sriharikota.
● The rocket was designed and developed by Skyroot Aerospace.

8. On which of the following dates is the Infant Protection Day observed every year?

Correct Answer: (5) 7 November
Solution:

The Infant Protection Day is observed annually on 7th November.
● The day is dedicated to creating awareness among people about the importance of infant care, especially during the early years of growth.

9. What was the theme of International Day of Radiology 2022?

Correct Answer: (2) Radiographers at the Forefront of Patient Safety
Solution:

The theme of International Day of Radiology 2022 is “Radiographers at the Forefront of Patient Safety.”
● This theme aims to encourage all radiologists, radiographers, radiological technologists, and professionals to recognize and promote the essential role of radiology in the treatment of a patient.

10. Who was recently named the brand ambassador of T20 World Cup for the Blind?

Correct Answer: (2) Virender Sehwag
Solution:

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), in October 2022, announced former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh as their brand ambassador for the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind.
● The 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind was held in India in December 2022.