Today GK, 2023 Latest General Knowledge Questions, Daily GK 2022

1 .

Which Bank has launched a MSME online portal providing instant online â€˜In Principleâ€™ approval of up to â‚¹1 crore?

A)

South Indian Bank

B)

Indian Overseas Bank

C)

Bank of India

D)

IDFC FIRST Bank

Correct Answer : South Indian Bank

The South Indian Bank launched a MSME online portal providing instant online ‘In Principle’ approval of up to â‚¹1 crore.

MSME enterprises are the most important pillars of the economy and the government is working towards making the sector stronger. This development is at the backdrop of central government considering to make India a $5 trillion economy.

South Indian Bank is facilitating MSMEs to get instant funds. This initiative will help thousands of micro and small businesses avail loans quickly.

Murali Ramakrishnan, MD & CEO, South Indian Bank said, “India is a hub for MSME’s and we are truly determined to serve this sector by providing instant facility. This initiative will help domestic sector to achieve their dream of scaling up businesses who had difficulty in securing loans..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : January 11, 2023

2 .

Which Bank has signed a MoU with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru to establish a Centre for Mathematics and Computing at the Institute?

A)

SBI

B)

Axis Bank

C)

Yes Bank

D)

RBL Bank

Correct Answer : Axis Bank

Axis Bank announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru to establish a Centre for Mathematics and Computing at the Institute.

The centre spread over 1.6 lakh square feet will have labs and programmes benefitting faculty and students. Additionally, it will host the new IISc BTech programme in Mathematics and Computing and the ongoing Interdisciplinary PhD programme in Mathematical Sciences.

Over 500 engineers and scientists are estimated to be benefited annually.

Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc, said, “Mathematics and Computing are at the core of critical disciplines like Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computational Biology, Quantum Computing, Precision Medicine, Digital Health, Climate Science, Materials Genomics, Cybersecurity, AI, ML, and Data Science.

The centre will provide a platform for exploring and advancing research and innovation in the above areas and serve as a training ground for the next generation of leaders in these fields, offering a range of educational and professional development opportunities for students and faculty.”

The centre will play a vital role in building the country’s future as many contemporary and futuristic areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science rely on the foundations of mathematics and computing, said the company in a press release.

“The higher education ecosystem is a space that is constantly evolving, especially post-Covid, and India has huge potential to stand out as a global hub for new-age, innovative, and quality education. For us, this is one small way to play our part in supporting and nurturing the future generations of the country,” said Amitabh Chaudhry, MD and CEO, Axis Bank..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : January 11, 2023

3 .

Who is the composer of the Golden Globe Award-winning song â€œNaato Naatoâ€ from the movie RRR?

A)

A.R. Rehman

B)

Devi Sri Prasad

C)

Yuvan Shankar Raja

D)

MM Keeravaani

Correct Answer : MM Keeravaani

Natu Natu, the super successful song from the Indian film RRR, has received the coveted Golden Globe award for Best Original Song.

MM Keeravani is the composer of the history-making music for filmmaker SS Rajamouli's blockbuster film.

Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj are the vocalists. "Naatu Naatu," a dance routine featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan, has become something of an anthem for Rajamouli fans. It made waves with its intricate dance and musical narrative.

Published On : January 11, 2023

4 .

Who has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2022?

A)

Travis Head

B)

Suryakumar Yadav

C)

Jos Buttler

D)

Harry Brook

Correct Answer : Harry Brook

England's rising talent Harry Brook made an immediate impression in Test cricket and has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2022.

Harry Brook, who was nominated with Babar Azam and Travis Head, won the prize following an outstanding tour to Pakistan in December 2022.

The 23-year-old was instrumental in England's 3-0 thrashing of Pakistan, completing the series as the leading run-scorer with 468 runs in three matches..

Source : ICC Cricket

Published On : January 11, 2023

5 .

Ashleigh Gardner, the ICC Women's Player of the Month for December 2022, belongs to which country?

A)

England

B)

New Zealand

C)

South Africa

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : Australia

Ashleigh Gardner, Australia's No. 1 rated all-rounder, has closed off a fantastic year by winning the Women's Player of the Month title for December 2022.

Gardner beat out England's Charlie Dean and New Zealand starter Suzie Bates for the prized monthly award following her outstanding individual performance against India last month.

With seven wickets, the 25-year-old tied for the highest in the five-match series against India, while also scoring 115 runs at an average of more than 50.

Published On : January 11, 2023

6 .

Vivek Agnihotri's film '________' has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023.

A)

Hate Story

B)

The Tashkent Files

C)

The Kashmir Files

D)

Buddha in a Traffic Jam

Correct Answer : The Kashmir Files

Vivek Agnihotri’s film ‘The Kashmir Files’ has been shortlisted for Oscars 2023. That means now this film has qualified to get an Oscar. Actors Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborthy, Darshan Kumar and Pallavi Joshi are also shortlisted for the best actor category.

* The story of Kashmir Files revolves around the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the year 1990 following systematic killings of people from the community by Pakistan-backed terrorists.

* The film was released in theatres in March 2022.

* The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its list of films that are eligible for a nomination at the Oscars 2023.

* After RRR, there are three major entries from the Hindi film industry on the list namely The Kashmir Films, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Rocketry.

* The films that impressed moviegoers with their storylines are expected to compete in their respective categories with some of the finest movies is shortlisted for the 95th Academy Awards.

Other shorlisted movie’s :

Rishabh Shetty’s ‘Kantara’, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, Paan Nalin’s ‘The Chello Show’ and SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ have also made it to the Oscar shortlist.

* Originally made in Kannada with a budget of less than Rs 16 crore, ‘Kantara’ went on to become one of the highest-grossing Kannada films with Rs 400 crore at the box office.

* Marathi films Me Vasantrao, Tujhysa Sathi Khai Hi, Kannada film ‘Vikrant Rona’ and R Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’ have also been shortlisted for Oscars 2023.

* The film ‘Rocketry : The Nambi Effect’ is a biopic of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was accused of spying for ISRO and was later acquitted.

Apart from these, Shaunak Sen and Kartiki Gonsalves’ documentary ‘All That Breathes’ ‘The Elephant Whispers’ is also a part of the list..

Source : India Times

Published On : January 11, 2023

7 .

Who is India's first female pilot to fly a Sukhoi (Su-30MKI) fighter jet?

A)

Bhawana Kanth

B)

Avani Chaturvedi

C)

Shivangi Singh

D)

Mohana Singh Jitarwal

Correct Answer : Avani Chaturvedi

Avani Chaturvedi is first female fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to fly a Sukhoi (Su-30MKI) fighter jet.

Squadron leader Avani Chaturvedi, the first female fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), is scheduled to participate in the inaugural air exercise Veer Guardian 2023.

The exercise is intended to strengthen bilateral air defence cooperation between India-Japan.

This would mark the first occasion that women officers would be representing the nation abroad. The women officers have been taking part in wargames with foreign contingents coming to India, including the French Air Force, where two of the female fighter pilots participated.

Veer Guardian 2023 will be held in Japan from January 16 to January 26, 2023 at the Hyakuri Air Base and its surrounding airspace in Omitama, as well as the Iruma Air Base in Sayama.

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi's coursemate and one of the first three female fighter pilots and a flier of Su-30MKI fighter jets, stated, “Su-30MKIs operated by the Indian Air Force are one of the best and most lethal platforms armed with indigenous weapon systems.”.

Source : Business Today

Published On : January 11, 2023

8 .

Which Bank Enters into Revised Pact with Max Financial Services for Acquiring Additional 7% Stake in Max Life?

A)

HDFC Bank

B)

ICICI Bank

C)

Axis Bank

D)

Bank of India

Correct Answer : Axis Bank

Axis Bank on Tuesday (10th Jan 2023) said it has entered into a revised agreement with Max Financial Services to acquire an additional 7 per cent stake in Max Life Insurance at fair market value using discounted cash flow method.

The revision in agreement follows the guidance issued by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) in October 2022.

Axis Bank and its subsidiaries -- Axis Securities and Axis Capital -- had in 2021 entered into definitive agreements with Max Financial Services Ltd for acquiring 20 per cent stake in its subsidiary Max Life Insurance Co Ltd.

Axis Entities had collectively acquired 12.99 per cent of the equity share capital of Max Life.

In a regulatory filing on Tuesday (10th Jan 2023), Axis Bank said Axis Entities have entered into revised agreements with Max Financial on January 9, 2023..

Source : India Times

Published On : January 11, 2023

9 .

Name the France football team's captain, who took retirement from the game 9th January 2023.

A)

Hugo Lloris

B)

Kylian MbappÃ©

C)

Antoine Griezmann

D)

Olivier Jonathan Giroud

Correct Answer : Hugo Lloris

Hugo Lloris, France's captain, announced his retirement from international football on January 9, 2023, at the age of 36.

* Lloris captained France to the World Cup title in 2018, having played in four World Cups and three Euros.

* The Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper guided his country to the World Cup final in Qatar, where they were defeated on penalties by Argentina.

Published On : January 11, 2023

10 .

Which player slams 45th ODI century, equals Tendulkar record of most hundreds, at the match against Sri Lanka (Jan 2023)?

A)

Rohit Sharma

B)

Virat Kohli

C)

KL Rahul

D)

Shikhar Dhawan

Correct Answer : Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli recorded the first century by an Indian in 2023 on Tuesday (10th January 2023) against Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Kohli reached the mark off just 80 deliveries as he completed his second successive ODI century after a ton against Bangladesh in December 2022 that helped him end a three-year century drought in the format.

Kohli was fortunate to have received as many as two lifelines during his innings as Sri Lanka’s fielders dropped straight-forward chances. The 34-year-old was dropped on 52 and 81.

He made 113 off 87 balls before being caught behind by keeper Kusal Mendis off Rajitha’s delivery as India finished at 373 for seven in 50 overs.

Kohli’s 45th ODI ton helped him equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries at home in ODI cricket. While Tendulkar had 20 centuries in 160 innings at home, Kohli smashed his 20 ton in his 99th innings at home.

Kohli also recorded his ninth ODI century against Sri Lanka. The former India captain equalled his own tally (v West Indies - 9) and Tendulkar’s record (9 centuries v Australia) for the most ODI ton against a single opposition..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : January 11, 2023