Latest Books and Authors General Knowledge(GK) Questions and answers

1 .

Who launched the book "Swadhinta Sangram na 75 Shoorveero" in Gujarati?

A)

G. Kishan Reddy

B)

Shobha Karandlaje

C)

Ramesh Bidhuri

D)

Meenakshi Lekhi

Correct Answer : Meenakshi Lekhi

Union Minister of Culture, "Meenakshi Lekhi" has launched the book the titled, “Swadhinta Sangram na 75 Shoorveero” in Gujarati.

This book is a page-long summary of 75 freedom fighters of India like- Tirupur Kumaran from Tamil Nadu who saved the Flag.

It is a part of the "Swadhinta Ka Amrit Mahotsav" to mark the 75th year of the country's Independence.

The book is published by the Hindu Spiritual & Service Foundation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat..

Source : Theprint

2 .

Who released another self-help book, titled "Shinrin Yoku: The Rejuvenating Practice of Forest Bathing"?

A)

Àlex Rovira and Pilarin Bayes

B)

Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

C)

Care Santos and Sonia Fernández-Vidal

D)

Javier Ruescas and Gabriel García de Oro

Correct Answer : Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

The authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles has released another self-help book, titled “Shinrin Yoku: The Rejuvenating Practice of Forest Bathing”.

‘Shinrin Yoku’, which translates as ‘forest bathing’, refers to taking mindful walks amidst nature to relieve stress and realign our energies.

The term was coined by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1982..

Source : Indian Express

3 .

Who is author by a book titled 'Getting the Bread: The Gen-Z Way to Success'?

A)

Mahitha

B)

Teja Kumari

C)

Prarthna Batra

D)

Sumitra Nair

Correct Answer : Prarthna Batra

Author "Prarthna Batra" is set to unite with wrestler Sakshi Malik for an event to launch her debut book, titled Getting The Bread: The Gen Z Way To Success on Thursday (July 07, 2022). The event will be held in New Delhi.

In the book, the 17-year-old author opens up about her experiences and learnings from eminent leaders, entrepreneurs and media personalities. The book aims to provide the young generation the motivation to pursue their dreams, achieve their goals and understand the importance of humanity in all its might.

An avid reader and a celebrated public speaker, Prarthna runs a YouTube channel named 'Power, People, and Prarthna.' She has been a speaker at several public forums including Women’s Economic Forum in 2019 wherein her address on why menstruation should not be celebrated received a positive reaction..

Source : Timesnownews

4 .

Who is released a book 'Ashtang Yoga' by Dr Sonu Phogat?

A)

Dushyant Chautala

B)

Manohar Lal khattar

C)

Bandaru Dattatreya

D)

Manohar Parrikar

Correct Answer : Manohar Lal khattar

Haryana Chief Minister "Manohar Lal khattar" on the eve of 8th International Yoga Day released a book titled Ashtang Yoga authored by Dr Sonu Phogat.

Manohar Lal khattar said that every person should have a resolution for Yoga and he has to connect himself with the resolution. He said that the Mantra of Yog to Sehyog will show us a new way to the future. Appreciating the efforts of writer Dr Sonu Phogat, it is a matter of pride that the book on Yoga was released on the eve of International Yoga Day. He said that it will benefit the people.

5 .

Who is author by a book titled "Gautam Adani: The Man Who Changed India"?

A)

RN Bhaskar

B)

Rana Ayyub

C)

Nalini Singh

D)

Chitra Subramaniam

Correct Answer : RN Bhaskar

The biography of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, Adani Group chairman and founder, will hit the stands in October, announced Penguin Random House (PRHI) on Monday(20th June 2022).

Written by journalist-author RN Bhaskar, "Gautam Adani: The Man Who Changed India", claims to bring to light, for the first time, the unknown aspects of one of the richest men in the world. It will be released under PRHI's 'Hamish' imprint.

At the helm of a business empire that is now India's largest player in ports and renewable energy, the Ahmedabad-based industrialist is currently also leading the country's largest private sector player in sectors such as airports, city gas distribution, power transmission, thermal power, edible oil, and railway lines..

Source : Business Standard

6 .

Who is released Ram Bahadur Rai's book 'Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani'?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Sanjay Nirupam

C)

Nirmala Sitharaman

D)

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the constitution is not just a book but an an idea, a commitment and a belief in freedom. He said, synergy of rights and duties make our constitution so special.

The Prime Minister released Ram Bahadur Rai’s book ‘Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani’ and addressed the event through a video message 18 June 2022. He said that from the formation of the Constituent Assembly to its debates, from the adoption of the Constitution to its present stage, we have consistently seen a dynamic and progressive constitution.

He noted that it was on 18 June that the President Rajendra Prasad signed first amendment of the constitution. He said it marks the first day of the democratic dynamism of the Constitution, which is our biggest strength. Mr Modi said, we have argued, raised questions, debated and made changes. He expressed confidence that this will continue in our masses and in the minds of the people..

Source : News on Air

7 .

Who is released books titled 'Loktantra ke Swar' and 'The Republican Ethic'?

A)

Piyush Goyal

B)

Annpurna Devi

C)

Naveen Patnaik

D)

Dharmendra Pradhan

Correct Answer : Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan along with Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Sports Anurag Thakur released books ‘Loktantra ke Swar’ and ‘The Republican Ethic, having selected speeches of the President of India Ram Nath Kovind.

This is the fourth volume of the series featuring the fourth year of the presidency of Ram Nath Kovind. The compilation includes speeches on a wide range of subjects. E-books were also released on the occasion..

Source : News on Air

8 .

Who has released his latest book titled "Listen to Your Heart: The London Adventure" on his 88th birthday (19th May 2022)?

A)

Arundhati Roy

B)

Sudha Murty

C)

Ruskin Bond

D)

Chetan Bhagat

Correct Answer : Ruskin Bond

* Ruskin Bond has released his latest book titled "Listen to Your Heart: The London Adventure" on his 88th birthday (19th May 2022).

* Published by: Penguin Random House India (PRHI).

* The book highlighted how he spent four years of his life in the Channel Islands and England.

* Ruskin Bond was born in 1934, in Kasauli, and he grew up in Dehradun, Shimla, Jamnagar, and New Delhi..

Source : First Post

9 .

Who is going to publish a new novel titled 'A Place Called Home' based on a story about a coffee estate in Sakleshpur, Karnataka?

A)

Nikita Singh

B)

Preeti Shenoy

C)

Anuja Chauhan

D)

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Correct Answer : Preeti Shenoy

Bestselling author Preeti Shenoy is set to publish a new novel titled “A Place Called Home”, a story set in a coffee estate in Sakleshpur, Karnataka with a strong female protagonist at its core. The new novel is about secrets, family, and finding yourself. The book published by HarperCollins Publishers India is set to be released in June 2022.

Preeti Shenoy has authored around 15 novels which include, The Magic Mindset, When Love Came Calling, Wake Up Life is Calling, Life is What You Make it, The Rule Breakers, and A Hundred Little Flames. Her works have also been translated into many Indian languages and also into Turkish.

Source : PR News Wire

10 .

Who has released the book "Modi@20 Dreams Meet Delivery" in New Delhi?

A)

M Venkaiah Naidu

B)

Rajnath Singh

C)

Nirmala Sitharaman

D)

Ram Nath Kovind

Correct Answer : M Venkaiah Naidu

'Modi @20: Dreams Meet Delivery', a book written on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was launched at a grand event organized at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on Wednesday (May 11, 2022).

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday (May 11, 2022), while releasing the book 'Modi @20: Dreams Meeting Delivery', said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a leader who demonstrated to the world that dreams can indeed be realized.

VP Naidu complimented the authors of the book for their "incisive analysis and cogent presentation".

"The authors have masterfully traced the contours of an iconic leader's fascinating journey of 20 years," VP Naidu said..

Source : Zeenews.india

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