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

Total Questions: 50

21. Which of the following states/UTs launched the Village Defence Guards Scheme 2022 in August 2022?

Correct Answer: (1) Jammu and Kashmir
Solution:

On 15 August, 2022, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir launched the Village Defence Guards Scheme 2022.
● Village Defence Guards (VDGs) have been established for the self-defence of locals, especially Hindus, in remote hilly villages against militancy.
● It consists of villagers as well as police officers.

22. Who, among the following, was appointed as the Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in August 2022?

Correct Answer: (2) KV Subramanian
Solution:

Former Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian was appointed as Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 26 August 2022.
● The Union Cabinet had approved the appointment of Subramanian to the post with effect from 1 November 2022 for a period of three years.

23. In which of the following cities was India’s first 3D-printed post office inaugurated in August 2022?

Correct Answer: (3) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Solution:

Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on 18 August 2022 dedicated to the nation India’s first 3D-printed post office located in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout.
● It has been constructed by Larsen & Toubro Limited with technological support from IIT Madras.

24. What is the length of Super Vasuki, Indian Railways longest freight train?

Correct Answer: (3) 3.5 km
Solution:

Super Vasuki is a 3.5 km long freight train with 295 wagons carrying 27,000 tonnes.
● The freight train gets its name from Vasuki, Lord Shiva's snake.
● Southeast Central Railway operated the train on 15th August as part of the Centre’s 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations.

25. Who was recently appointed as Managing Director (MD) of NaBFID?

Correct Answer: (5) Rajkiran Rai G
Solution:

Rajkiran Rai G was appointed as Managing Director (MD) of NaBFID for five years in August 2022.
● His appointment was done by the Centre and Board of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development (NaBFID).
● His name was recommended by Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB).

26. The recently launched “Manthan” Platform is associated with which of the following?

Correct Answer: (2) Better industry and R&D collaboration
Solution:

The Manthan platform aims to promote collaboration between industry and the scientific research and development ecosystem.
● It aims to implement technology-based social impact innovations and solutions in India.
● It was launched on 15 August 2022.

27. Which bank has signed an MoU with FCI to provide “Ultima Salary Package”?

Correct Answer: (2) Axis Bank
Solution:

Axis Bank, on 12 August 2022, signed an MoU with Food Corporation of India (FCI) to provide “Ultima Salary package”, a best-in-class salary account with exclusive benefits & features to all its employees.
● With this MOU, the Bank aims to offer holistic banking services to the employees of Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) sector.

28. Which of the following states has become the 1st ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified state in India?

Correct Answer: (5) Goa
Solution:

In August 2022, Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu became the first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified State and UT respectively with 100% tap-water access. Har Ghar Jal is a scheme initiated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti of Government of India under Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019.

29. Who has become the first woman director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research?

Correct Answer: (3) Nallathamby Kalaiselvi
Solution:

Senior electrochemical scientist, Nallathamby Kalaiselvi became the first woman director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in August 2022.
● She is a senior electrochemical scientist famous for her work on lithium-ion batteries.

30. Who won a gold medal in the women’s 53kg category final at the Commonwealth Games 2022?

Correct Answer: (2) Vinesh Phogat
Solution:Vinesh Phogat won the gold medal in women’s 53kg. She beat Sri Lanka’s ChamodyaKeshaniMaduravlage Don in her final round-robin bout in the Nordic system.