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

1 .

Who is the author of the book 'India, That is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution'?

A)

Sanjay Dixit

B)

Rajiv Malhotra

C)

J Sai Deepak

D)

Vikram Sampath

Correct Answer : J Sai Deepak

A Trilogy book series titled, ‘India, That is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution’ is authored by J Sai Deepak and published by Bloomsbury India. The 1st part was released on 15th August 2021, is set to launch the 2nd part in June 2022. Whereas, the 3rd and last parts will be released in June 2023.

It is the first part of a comprehensive trilogy, which examines the impact of European ‘colonial consciousness’ (or ‘coloniality’), on Bharat (India). It highlights how colonialism changes the socio-religious culture, history, education, language and racial patterns in India.

2 .

Who is the author of the book titled "The Class of 2006"?

A)

Aravind Adiga

B)

Akash Kansal

C)

Chetan Bhagat

D)

Arundhati Roy

Correct Answer : Akash Kansal

India’s first-ever season style book titled ‘The Class of 2006: Sneak Peek into the Misadventures of the Great Indian Engineering Life’, written by Akash Kansal a management professional. The book was virtually launched at one of the biggest book launch ceremonies at IIT Kanpur, & Delhi Technological University. “The Class of 2006” consists of 18 different episodes that recall the times spent in College. The book was released on Amazon Kindle by R. Madhavan, an Indian film actor, writer, director, and producer.

3 .

Who is the author of the book titled 'Operation Khatma'?

A)

Hasmukh Adhia and Arundhati Roy

B)

RC Ganjoo and Ashwini Bhatnagar

C)

Shantanu Gupta and V L Indira Dutt

D)

Ashwini Bhatnagar and Chandra Kumar

Correct Answer : RC Ganjoo and Ashwini Bhatnagar

A book titled ‘Operation Khatma’ has been released which is authored by journalists RC Ganjoo and Ashwini Bhatnagar. The book is based upon the operation by the Special Operations Group of Jammu & Kashmir Police which led to the killing of 22 terrorists of the Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). It is a graphic first-hand thriller on terrorism in Kashmir.

The blood-splattered rivalry between JKLF and HM, and the short, sharp surgical strike -OPERATION KHATMA- that broke the back of terrorism in the Valley.

4 .

Who is the author of the book 'Fearless Governance'?

A)

Preeti Sudan

B)

Hasmukh Adhia

C)

Ajay Kumar Bhalla

D)

Dr Kiran Bedi

Correct Answer : Dr Kiran Bedi

The book titled 'Fearless Governance' authored by "Dr Kiran Bedi" has been released. She is the former Lt Governor of Puducherry and IPS (retd). This book is based on the ground realities of nearly 5 years of service of Dr Bedi as Lt. Governor of Puducherry and her vast experience of 40 years in the Indian Police Service.

5 .

Who is authored a new book titled "A Little Book of India: Celebrating 75 years of Independence"?

A)

Ruskin Bond

B)

Bahar Dutt

C)

V L Indira Dutt

D)

Dhirendra K. Jha

Correct Answer : Ruskin Bond

In his latest book titled 'A Little Book of India: Celebrating 75 Years of Independence', acclaimed author Ruskin Bond, while drawing on his own memories and impression of India, pays homage to a country that has been his home for more than eight decades.

Released on January 24, 2022 and published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI), the book is an amalgamation of the "physical and spiritual" attributes of India. It promises to take readers on a journey filled with nostalgia and devotion.

"This little book does not claim to be a political or historical analysis of events, although I have dwelt on the highlights of the last 75 years of India's progress to maturity as a nation. It is a record of some of my memories and impressions of this unique land -- of its rivers and forests, literature and culture, sights, sounds, and colors -- an amalgamation of the physical and spiritual," wrote the 87-year-old author in the introduction of the book.

Source : Times of India

6 .

Who is the author of the book "The $10 Trillion Dream"?

A)

Jitendra Adhia

B)

Hasmukh Adhia

C)

Subhash Chandra Garg

D)

Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Correct Answer : Subhash Chandra Garg

Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg will soon make his debut as an author with upcoming book, "The $10 Trillion Dream", which claims to explore the critical policy issues that India faces today and suggests reforms for it to become a USD 10 trillion economy by the mid-2030s.

The book, scheduled to release towards the end of next month, is published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI). It is presently available for pre-order online.

"Economic policy is as important, if not more, a building block of any economy as the human resources and capital are. The right policies usher the path of high growth, adequate delivery of public goods and services and fair redistribution.

"India needs to adopt a bold and robust economic policy agenda to have any real chance of building a USD five trillion economy by 2026-27 and USD 10 trillion economy by 2035," said the author.

Source : Business Standard

7 .

Which ministry has released a pictorial comic book titled 'India's Women Unsung Heroes'?

A)

Ministry of Sports

B)

Ministry of Defence

C)

Minister for Culture

D)

Ministry of Finance

Correct Answer : Minister for Culture

The comic book titled ‘India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ was launched by Union Minister for Culture and author Meenakshi Lekhi at IGNCA, New Delhi on January 27, 2022.

"Pleased to release the pictorial comic book ‘India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ at IGNCA, New Delhi. The unique book has been prepared by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha. It beautifully portrays the tales of valor of our forgotten women freedom fighters," Meenakshi Lekhi tweeted.

Commenting on the book, Lekhi further wrote, "The book is a fitting tribute to the forgotten heroes of our freedom struggle as it celebrates the lives of women who led the charge and lit the flame of rebellion throughout the country. It contains stories of queens who battled imperialism and dedicated their lives for Maa Bharati."

Source : Times of India

8 .

Who has released the book 'The Legend of Birsa Munda' by Tuhin A Sinha and Ankita Verma?

A)

Uddhav Thackeray

B)

Bhagat Singh Koshyari

C)

Aaditya Thackeray

D)

Devendra Fadnavis

Correct Answer : Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Maharashtra Governor "Bhagat Singh Koshyari" has released Wednesday (19th Jan 2022) a book titled ‘The Legend of Birsa Munda’, authored by Tuhin A Sinha and co-authored by Ankita Verma. The Book is the story of a lesser-known tribal hero, Birsa Munda, who courageously fought against the oppressive British Raj for the rights of his tribal community.

According to the authors, “The book based on true events is a tribute to Birsa Munda who in a very short life mobilized the tribal community, rebelled against forced conversions, envisioned a fair and just society and died fighting for it. The Legend of Birsa Munda is the story of a subaltern tribal hero whose contribution to India’s struggle for independence must never be forgotten.”

9 .

Who authored the book 'Bose: The Untold Story of an Inconvenient Nationalist'?

A)

Anuj Dhar

B)

Sunil Shastri

C)

Narotam Sekhsaria

D)

Chandrachur Ghose

Correct Answer : Chandrachur Ghose

A new biography of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose titled 'Bose: The Untold Story of An Inconvenient Nationalist' is all set to release in February. The biography is authored by researcher and founder of 'Mission Netaji' Chandrachur Ghose and published by Penguin Random House India under its Viking imprint.

The biography attempts to bring new perspectives on Netaji's thoughts on independent India's development, the problem of communalism, geopolitics, his political ideology, and how he negotiated with the political parties, revolutionary societies, and the government.

Source : Times Of India

10 .

Who is going to publish Arundhati Bhattacharya's autobiography "Indomitable: A Working Women's Notes on Life, Work and Leadership"?

A)

HarperCollins India

B)

Rupa Publications India

C)

Hachette India

D)

Aleph Book Company India

Correct Answer : HarperCollins India

Former State Bank of India (SBI) Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya turned author with her autobiography - 'Indomitable - A Working Woman's Notes on Life, Work and Leadership'.

Published by HarperCollins India, the book tracks the life and career of the 65-year-old banker, who broke the glass ceiling and stood out in a male-dominated industry. It shares a glimpse into how she got into the challenging banking job and left her mark as an exceptional leader.

In 'Indomitable', the retired Indian banker talks about her growing up years and early education in the 1960s.

Bhattacharya - who grew up in the 'sleepy towns' of Bhilai and Bokaro - discussed that she had never imagined she would chair the country's largest bank one day. The then 22-year-old had joined SBI in 1977, and became a Probationary Officer after clearing the entrance examination that was referred via a friend. She described the beginning of her glorious banking career, spanning four decades, as 'sheer chance'.

Source : Economic Times