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

1 .

Which state World Habitat Award 2023 for its JAGA Mission?

A)

Odisha

B)

Punjab

C)

Gujarat

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Odisha

Odisha won the UN-Habitat's World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission, a 5T initiative of the state.

* The Jaga mission is the land titling and slum upgrading program that aims at empowering the lives of slum dwellers.

* "Under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the Government of Odisha has set itself the ambitious target of becoming the first slum-free state in India and is leading the Jaga Mission programme to upgrade all of the state's 2,919 slums".

* It further said that the initiative in the last five years, 1,75,000 families have been granted land tenure security.

* The statement said that 100 per cent of households in 2,724 slums have been provided with pipe water connections, 707 slums have transformed fully into liveable habitats, 100 per cent of households in 666 slums have individual toilets, and 8 cities have become slum-free.

* "Earlier in 2019, Odisha's Jaga mission had received World Habitat Awards for its success in providing land tenure security to the slum dwellers"..

Source : NDTV

Published On : January 5, 2023

2 .

Which player has recently become the fastest bowler in India?

A)

Umran Malik

B)

Navdeep Saini

C)

Mohammed Shami

D)

Jaspreet Bumrah

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Umran Malik

Umran Malik, India's pace phenom, hit 155 kmph on the speed radar in the first T20I against Sri Lanka to become the fastest Indian bowler, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah's record. Bumrah holds the record for 153.6kmph.

Published On : January 5, 2023

3 .

Which Bank has partnered with Microsoft in the next phase of its digital transformation?

A)

Axis Bank

B)

ICICI Bank

C)

HDFC Bank

D)

Bank of India

Correct Answer : Option (C) - HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank on Tuesday (3rd Jan 2023) said it is partnering with Microsoft in the next phase of its digital transformation.

HDFC Bank will leverage Microsoft’s Azure platform to consolidate and modernize its enterprise data landscape through a Federated Data Lake to scale its information management capabilities across enterprise reporting, and advanced analytics using artificial intelligence.

The private sector lender is developing in-house IPs as well as partnering with several companies, including FinTechs, to co-create technology IPs, the lender said in a statement.

"Our partnership with Microsoft is a part of our technology transformation agenda by investing in running the bank as well as building the bank of the future.

At the heart of this is the ability to offer a neo-banking experience to our customers that is second to none. We are doing this by investing in proprietary IP as well through tie-ups like these," HDFC Bank Group Head - Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Ramesh Lakshminarayanan said.

“We are delighted to be part of HDFC Bank’s digital transformation journey and to partner with them to create best-in-class products and services. These products and services will adhere to strict security and compliance standards for customers by leveraging Microsoft Cloud Platform and technologies. The partnership will also advance the bank’s digital workplace transformation with Microsoft 365 and will significantly enhance customer and employee experience," said Sashi Sreedharan, Managing Director Microsoft India..

Source : Mint

Published On : January 5, 2023

4 .

Which Insurance Company has signed a corporate agency agreement with Sundaram Finance Limited?

A)

Acko General Insurance

B)

Star Health and Allied Insurance

C)

HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company

D)

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited (formerly Max Bupa Health Insurance Company), a standalone health insurer, has signed a corporate agency agreement with Sundaram Finance Limited, a diversified financial services group.

Through this tie-up, Niva Bupa’s select range of indemnity plans would be offered to Sundaram Finance’s growing customers.

Sundaram Finance will use its network of over 640 branches across the country to reach out to customers as part of this partnership.

Krishnan Ramachandran, MD & CEO, Niva Bupa Health Insurance said, “We are elated to enter into this partnership with one of the most trustworthy and reliable financial institutions in the country. We are confident that our thoughtfully designed health insurance products will be backed by superior customer experience, enabling us to meet the healthcare needs of Sundaram Finance’s vast customer segment and penetrate further into the emerging markets across the country.”

Sundaram Finance Limited MD : Rajiv Lochan

Niva Bupa Health Insurance MD & CEO : Krishnan Ramachandran.

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : January 5, 2023

5 .

Which Bank has launched its campaign "Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust"?

A)

Bandhan Bank

B)

DCB Bank

C)

South Indian Bank

D)

Federal Bank

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank has launched its "Jahaan Bandhan, Wahaan Trust" campaign featuring cricketer Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador.

* According to the company, this is the first time that Bandhan Bank has appointed a pan-India brand ambassador.

* The campaign was conceptualised by Leo Burnett Orchard, which was brought in as the bank’s creative agency in August 2022.

* The marketing campaign will be visible across TV, print, out-of-home (OOH), cinema and digital media, it claimed.

* Bandhan Bank, in the last seven years, has established its presence in 34 states and union territories and has more than 2.77 crore customers, Apurva Sircar, head – marketing, Bandhan Bank, said.

* “Our campaign draws inspiration from this similar journey of both Ganguly and Bandhan Bank.”

Source : Financial Express

Published On : January 5, 2023

6 .

The Ministry of Defense has started the process of procuring 100 more K9-Vajra Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzers manufactured by which company in India?

A)

Tata Group

B)

Adani Group

C)

Reliance Infrastructure

D)

Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

The Defence Ministry has started the process for the procurement of 100 more K9-Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers which are built in India by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) using technology transferred from South Korean defence major Hanwha Defense.

“The Defence Ministry issued the Request For Proposal to L&T in November. Once they respond to it, the contract negotiations will begin,” a defence official confirmed.

* At the height of tensions in eastern Ladakh in 2020, the Army deployed one regiment of K-9 Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers there to augment its long-range fire power in the backdrop of a massive build-up of forces by China across the Line of Actual Control.

Buoyed by their performance, the Army is looking at eventually procuring 200 additional guns. The induction of Dhanush, K-9 Vajra and M777 Ultra Light Howitzers has enhanced the reach of artillery firepower on the northern borders.

* The K9 Vajra is a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer built by L&T with technology transferred from South Korean defence major Hanwha Defense based on its K9 Thunder.

* The 100th gun was delivered to the Army in February 2021, the contract for which was signed in May 2017. The contract also involved maintenance transfer of technology to an Army base workshop to support the howitzers throughout their operational life cycle.

* The K9 Vajra was mainly bought for use in deserts, but the standoff prompted them to be deployed in the mountains as well, officials had stated earlier.

* To ensure that these systems performed optimally in the extreme cold weather conditions of the mountains, the Army also procured winterisation kits for the regiment deployed. There are nine items including batteries, oils and lubricants which need to be insulated from extreme temperatures and don’t freeze at -20 degrees celsius, which the kits cater for...

Source : The Hindu

Published On : January 4, 2023

7 .

Which country Becomes First Country in Asia to Launch Hydrogen Powered Train?

A)

Japan

B)

China

C)

India

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : Option (B) - China

China's CRRC Corporation Ltd. recently unveiled its first hydrogen urban train, which happens to be Asia's first hydrogen train.

The hydrogen train gets a top speed of 160 km/h, and the operational range without refueling is 600 km (the record of 1175 km has been set this September by Coradia iLint serial train of Alstom in Germany).

On the other hand, India is also moving fast to make its first-ever indigenous Hydrogen trains. As per various statements given by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, India will most likely get its first hydrogen train by 2023.

Chinese Hydrogen Train: A Look

The Hydrogen train was developed on the basis of the Fuxing high-speed platform and includes 4 cars with it. CRRC also introduced such a shunting locomotive in 2021, and hydrogen trams were produced earlier in the mid-2010s.

The train will also get Digital solutions from the CRRC including GoA2 automation, component monitoring sensors and 5G data transmission equipment. It is expected that the operation of the train will reduce CO2 emissions compared to diesel traction by 10 tons per year..

Source : Zee News

Published On : January 4, 2023

8 .

Zeliangrong Community Celebrated Gaan Ngai Festival in which state on 4th January 2023?

A)

Assam

B)

Manipur

C)

Himachal Pradesh

D)

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Manipur

In Manipur, the Gaan Ngai festival of the Zeliangrong community will be celebrated in 4th Jan 2023.

* The Gaan Ngai festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is celebrated every year after harvesting.

* The festival also marks the end of the year when the farmers have stored their foodgrain in their ganeries.

* During the festival, the Zeliarong community shows their gratitude by offering to the almighty a good harvest and praying for a better and prosperous life in the coming year.

* It is a custom to produce new fire by rubbing dry wood and split bamboo pieces and distributing them to every household on the day of the festival to mark the beginning of the new year.

* The Zeliarong community in Manipur comprises Rongmei, Liangmei, and Zeme tribes..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 4, 2023

9 .

By how many billions did India's international financial assets decline between July-September 2022?

A)

$46.1 billion

B)

$48.6 billion

C)

$52.2 billion

D)

$56.5 billion

Correct Answer : Option (D) - $56.5 billion

The net claims of non-residents on India increased by $34.3 billion during Q2 of FY23 and stood at $389.6 billion in September 2022, data released by Released Bank of India (RBI) on India’s International Investment Position (IIP) indicate.

* As per the data, India’s international financial assets declined by $56.5 billion during July-September 2022 with valuation losses accounting for a major part. Reserve assets remained the dominant component (62.9% share) of India’s international financial assets, the RBI said.

* The fall in India’s foreign liabilities during Q2 was attributed primarily to direct investment (net) outflows; portfolio and other investments also recorded marginal decline on a net basis, barring trade credit which increased by $5.1 billion.

* Variation in the exchange rate of rupee vis-a-vis other currencies also impacted the change in liabilities, when valued in U.S. dollar terms, the RBI said..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : January 4, 2023

10 .

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..

Published On : January 4, 2023