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

1 .

Who has released his latest book "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking" with permission from Jaico Publishing House?

A)

Tamal Bandyopadhyay

B)

Subhash Chandra

C)

Chetan Bhagat

D)

Shashi Tharoor

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Tamal Bandyopadhyay

Journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay has released his latest book “Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking” with permission from Jaico Publishing House.

Roller Coaster is a string of such stories and revelations from the country’s foremost banking journalist’s affair with the industry—even though banks were not ideal partners for such liaisons.

He has seen the industry and dramatis personae grow over two and a half decades, first as a rookie reporter, then as an editor and a columnist, and, finally, as an author.

The book brings to light the lives of India’s commercial and central bankers. But it does not discuss their successes, failures, or the ever-evolving dynamics of monetary and fiscal policies.

It’s about their persona, warts and all—how they are as leaders, how they evolved, and how they changed the culture and ethos of the Indian banking sector...

2 .

Who has released a book titled 'Chief Minister's Diary No.1' on 5th January 2023?

A)

N. V. Ramana

B)

Uday Lalit

C)

Ranjan Gogoi

D)

Sharad Arvind Bobde

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Ranjan Gogoi

Former Chief Justice of India and member of the Rajya Sabha "Ranjan Gogoi" on Thursday (5th January 2023) released a book 'Chief Minister's Diary No.1' containing the account of events of the first year in office of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.

* Speaking on the occasion, Assam Chief Minister said that without bringing his personal life into the limelight, the book featured accounts of daily activities he undertook as a Chief Minister.

* Terming him a fortunate Chief Minister who did not have to face any situation like a catastrophic earthquake of 1950, the Indo-China War of 1962 or Assam Agitation, he said that as a result, he could concentrate on developmental activities.

* His diary essentially featured the growth initiatives that the state has witnessed over the last 11 months..

Source : Business Standard

3 .

Homeopathic Physician & teacher Dr AK Dwivedi's book 'Human Anatomy' released by which state governor?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Maharashtra

C)

Andhra Pradesh

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Madhya Pradesh

A Medical book ‘Human Anatomy’ in Hindi Manav sharir Rachna Vigyan was released by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh "Shri Mangubhai Patel" at the function which is a very useful book for the Medical students of all courses related to medical education written by Dr AK Dwivedi, Homeopathic Doctor of Indore Professor & HOD Physiology SKRP Gujarati Homeopathic Medical College Indore and member of Scientific Advisory Board in the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, Ministry of AYUSH (Govt. of India).

* This book has been published by Madhya Pradesh Hindi Granth Academy. On this occasion, Mohan Yadav, Minister of Higher Education in MP Government, Atul Kothari, National Secretary of Education and Culture Utthan Nyas, New Delhi, Vice Chancellor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University, Prof. Khem Singh Daheria and Registrar Yashwant Singh Patel and other dignitaries were present.

* The author of the book Dr Ashvini Kumar Dwivedi said that there are very few books on medical science in the Hindi language.

* The writing of the book was ensured with the inspiration of the late Ramdev Bhardwaj, Ex Vice-Chancellor of Hindi University and Dr. RS Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor of Madhya Pradesh Medical Sciences University..

Source : The Print

4 .

Who authored a new book titled "The World: A Family History of Humanity"?

A)

Ira Mukhoty

B)

Manu S. Pillai

C)

Vikram Sampath

D)

Shashi Tharoor

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Manu S. Pillai

Simon Sebag Montefiore, a British historian, discussed his recent book “The World: A Family History of Humanity” in an interview with an Indian historian Manu S. Pillai.

In the book, Simon Sebag Montefiore explores how people and families have played a role in the convergences and divergences in world history.

The two-part book was originally published on 27th October 2022, published by Hachette India. Montefiore, the internationally bestselling author of prize-winning books, has been published in 48 languages.

Both book, published by Hachette India, claims to capture the story of humankind in “a ground-breaking, single narrative that will forever shift the boundaries of what history can achieve”.

Beginning with the footsteps of a family walking along a beach 9,50,000 years ago, Montefiore takes the readers on an epic journey through the families that have shaped the world, including the Caesars, Medicis, Incas, Ottomans, Mughals, Bonapartes, Habsburgs, Zulus, Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Krupps and Churchills..

5 .

Who authored a new book titled "Breaking Barriers: the Story of a Dalit Chief Secretary"?

A)

S V Prabhath

B)

Kaki Madhava Rao

C)

Manohar Pandey

D)

Surendra Kumar Behar

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Kaki Madhava Rao

Former IAS officer Kaki Madhava Rao has authored a new book titled “Breaking Barriers: the Story of a Dalit Chief Secretary” which addresses the details about the dynamics of civil services at the ground level and also fills the gap in the knowledge about micro policies and governance.

The book is published by Emesco Books Private Limited. K Madhava Rao is a 1962 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, who retired as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh (AP).

He was born in Pedamaddali village of Krishna district, AP in 1939. He also served in the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) as a Director and as a member of a sub-committee, the Board for Financial Supervision.

The essence of the book :

* The first chapter titled “Village Days” captures the very soul of the book.

* Chapters 2,3,4, and 5 are full of details on his exposure to the national stage, a different world from rural Andhra Pradesh. The account here is of how a provincial young man matures into an adult in the world at large.

* Chapters 6,7,8 and 9 cover broadly the socio-political aspects particularly in regard to administration at the de-centralised level and at the state level. The pulls and pressures, politics and economics, formal and informal aspects of the administration, are all captured here.

* Chapters 10 and 11 deal with the political economy of the country in which politics and economics overlap significantly. They contain interactions with several leaders like Chenna Reddy, Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy, NT Rama Rao, N Chandrababu Naidu, N Janardhan Reddy, etc...

Source : The Hindu Businessline

6 .

Who has launched his book 'Fit At Any Age' at India International Centre, New Delhi?

A)

P.V. Iyer

B)

R. Hari Kumar

C)

V R Chaudhari

D)

Abhinandan Varthaman

Correct Answer : Option (A) - P.V. Iyer

Air Marshal P.V. Iyer (retd.) has launched his book ‘Fit At Any Age’ at India International Centre, New Delhi on Tuesday(29th Nov 2022).

* He penned his journey to fitness in the book and shared anecdotes from his life to explain how he became motivated to work out daily.

* He also writes about why it’s important to work out and why one’s journey towards fitness should start early. The book, published by Bloomsbury India.

The essence of the book :

* This book explains how adhering to a culture of fitness can keep illnesses at bay. Exercising strengthens the heart and cleans the blood vessels. Informative, and humorous, Fit at Any Age combines personal anecdotes, sciencebased logic and simple tips.

* It is also an inspirational story that will show you anything can be achieved no matter how old you are. Do you want to be fit into your 90s? Most people think being fit requires hours of working out in the gym.

* Air Marshal P.V. Iyer, a 92-year-old runner, tells us how we can make fitness part of our everyday activities at any age, leaving sufficient time for leisure. At the age of 47, when Air Marshal Iyer was confronted with the Indian Air Force’s new policy demanding minimum age-specific physical fitness to be eligible for promotion, he set out to pass the test.

* In the course of his training it dawned on him that every one of us, irrespective of age and lifestyle, can become fit and it’s never too late to learn new habits..

Source : The Print

7 .

Who has released the new book title, 'India: The Mother of Democracy'?

A)

Piyush Goyal

B)

Ashwini Vaishnaw

C)

Dharmendra Pradhan

D)

Mansukh Mandaviya

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education & Skill Development Minister "Shri Dharmendra Pradhan" released the book ‘India: The Mother of Democracy’ prepared and published by Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) in New Delhi 24th Nov 2022.

* Prof. Raghuvendra Tanwar, Chairperson, ICHR, and Prof. Umesh Ashok Kadam, Member Secretary, ICHR were also present on the occasion. The book is an attempt to showcase the democratic ethos ingrained in India since the dawn of civilisation.

* Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that the roots of democracy can be traced in India from as early as the 4th century.

* The stone inscriptions of Thanjavur are a living testimonial of the same. Evidences of societal systems that were at place during the Kalinga and Lichchhavi period also speak volumes about the democratic DNA of India.

* He highlighted that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his address at the 76th United Nations General Assembly, said that India is not just the oldest democracy but also the mother of democracy..

Source : PIB

8 .

Who launched by a book 'Nalanada â€“ Until we meet againâ€™'?

A)

Sudha Murty

B)

Chetan Bhagat

C)

Ruskin Bond

D)

Vishal Bhardwaj

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Ruskin Bond

Gautaam Borah, a senior management professional and the author of the widely acclaimed book ‘Monetising Innovation’, launches his new book ‘Nalanada – Until we meet again’ on November 13, 2022.

* The book was launched by legendary writer "Ruskin Bond". With his new book, Gautaam delivers a movie like experience that includesaction, adventure, romance, passion, grit & intuition and mystery. The book will lead you to travel through all these in a jaw dropping race.

* ‘Nalanda- until we meet again’ is a gripping story of romance, vengeance, and an age-old mystery. It’s a story of Neil and Aanchal.

* Neil meets Aanchal at the iconic University of Oxford and they fall in love. Back in India, Aanchal joins an NGO and Neil a telecom company.

* Neil is propelled into a ruthless journey when he becomes a victim of corporate politics. Aanchal’s politician father charters a different path for her and she disappears.

* A stunning revelation from a mysterious sage puts Neil at the crossroads of a century-old mystery Neil needs to take up a journey to Nalanda to complete a larger task to bring Aanchal back in his life..

Source : The Print

9 .

Who has released her new book titled, 'The Light We Carry' in November 2022?

A)

Michelle Obama

B)

Melania Trump

C)

Hillary Clinton

D)

Nancy Pelosi

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama has released her new book titled, 'The Light We Carry' in November 2022.

* This book is a collection of practices and perspectives to deal with challenging times.

* The book will be published simultaneously in 14 languages and 27 countries around the world.

* Her memoir, “Becoming” was one of the best-selling books of all time, that was released in 2018.

* She served as first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017..

Source : Indian Express

10 .

Who authored a book title, 'The World: A Family History'?

A)

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

B)

Martyn Frampton

C)

James Palmer-Tomkinson

D)

Simon Sebag Montefiore

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Simon Sebag Montefiore

Award-winning historian and novelist "Simon Sebag Montefiore" takes the road less travelled for his new book, "The World: A Family History", as he tells the story of humanity from prehistory to the present day through the one thing that all humans have in common: family.

The two-part book, published by Hachette India, claims to capture the story of humankind in “a ground-breaking, single narrative that will forever shift the boundaries of what history can achieve”.

It is scheduled to release on November 21, 2022.

Beginning with the footsteps of a family walking along a beach 9,50,000 years ago, Montefiore takes the readers on an epic journey through the families that have shaped the world, including the Caesars, Medicis, Incas, Ottomans, Mughals, Bonapartes, Habsburgs, Zulus, Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Krupps and Churchills.

"This is world history on the grandest and intimate scale – spanning centuries, continents and cultures, and linking grand themes of war, migration, plague, religion, medicine and technology to the people at the center of the human drama."..

Source : Indian Express