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

1 .

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch which mission on November 26, 2022?

A)

PSLV-C52/EOS-08

B)

PSLV-C53/EOS-07

C)

PSLV-C54/EOS-06

D)

PSLV-C55/EOS-05

Correct Answer : PSLV-C54/EOS-06

ISRO's PSLV-C54 is to launch EOS-06 (Earth Observation Satellite - 06) and Eight Nano-satellites into two different SSPOs.

* The Primary satellite (EOS-06) will be separated in Orbit-1. Subsequently Orbit change is planned by using two Orbit ChangeThrusters (OCTs) introduced in the Propulsion Bay Ring of the PSLV-C54 Vehicle.

* The Passenger Payloads (PPLs) will be separated in Orbit-2.

* This is the 56th flight of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and 24th Flight of PSLV-XL version with 6 PSOM-XLs.

* PSLV-C54 launch is planned from First Launch Pad (FLP), SDSC, SHAR.

* The launch is scheduled on,Saturday, Nov 26, 2022, at 11:56 Hrs. IST

PSLV-C54 VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS :

* Vehicle Height : 44.4 m

* Lift off Mass : 321 t

Propulsion Stages :

* First Stage : 6PSOM-XL+S139

* Second Stage : PL40

* Third Stage : HPS3

* Fourth Stage: L2.5 (A1)..

Source : ISRO

Published On : November 24, 2022

2 .

Who has been named a recipient of the Salesforce Partner Innovation Award 2022?

A)

Microland

B)

Mindtree

C)

Capgemini

D)

Prodapt

Correct Answer : Prodapt

Prodapt, a leading global consulting, technology & managed services provider with a singular focus on the Connectedness industry, has been named a recipient of the Salesforce Partner Innovation Award 2022 in the "Communications" category.

* The prestigious award recognizes Prodapt’s contributions to Salesforce-driven digital transformation programs and the development of specific solution accelerators for the communications industry.

* Each year, the Salesforce Partner Innovation Awards recognize the significant contributions Salesforce partners have made across clouds, industries, and the broader partner program – including consulting firms, digital agencies, resellers, and ISV partners.

* IDC, a global provider of market intelligence and advisory services for the IT, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets, facilitated and judged the nominations.

* Prodapt tendered its nomination for the CRM transformation of Fiber Network Delivery to support multiple new operating models. The award affirms Prodapt’s continuous efforts in delivering value to its global clients by accelerating its transformation initiatives.

* “In today’s world of fierce competition, customer volatility, and economic uncertainty, excellence in innovation has become a critical differentiator. The Partner Innovation award in the Communications space signifies our track record in facilitating end-to-end CRM transformations that deliver business outcomes, leveraging our deep industry expertise." – Smita Katariya | Vice President, Prodapt..

Source : Mint

Published On : November 24, 2022

3 .

Which Indian Army team won the 72nd Inter-Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23?

A)

Army Blue Team

B)

Army Yellow Team

C)

Army Green Team

D)

Army Red Team

Correct Answer : Army Red Team

The Army Red Team has won the 72nd Inter Services Volleyball Championship 2022-23. The Army Red team emerged victorious with a set score of 3-1.

* The closing ceremony of the Championship was organised at Eagles Indoor Volleyball Stadium in Secunderabad last evening.

* Two teams of Indian Army, Red and Green besides one team each of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force participated in the event.

* The event provided an opportunity to outstanding sportsmen for getting selected to the Services Volleyball team.

* Telangana and Andhra Sub Area officiating GoC, Brigadier K Somashankar presented the trophy..

Source : AIR

Published On : November 24, 2022

4 .

Who Conducted 200th Consecutive Successful Launch of 'RH200' Sounding Rocket?

A)

NASA

B)

ISRO

C)

JAXA

D)

ROSCOSMOS

Correct Answer : ISRO

RH200, the versatile sounding rocket of ISRO, on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022) registered its 200th consecutive successful launch from the shores of Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram.

* The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) termed it a "historic moment". It was witnessed by former President Ram Nath Kovind and ISRO chairman S Somanath, among others.

* The successful flight of RH200 took off from the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS).

* "Indian sounding rockets are used as privileged tools for the scientific community for carrying out experiments on meteorology, astronomy and similar branches of space physics," an ISRO statement said.

* Campaigns such as Equatorial ElectroJet (EEJ), Leonid Meteor Shower (LMS), Indian Middle Atmosphere Programme (IMAP), Monsoon Experiment (MONEX), Middle Atmosphere Dynamics (MIDAS), and Sooryagrahan-2010 have been conducted using the sounding rocket platform for scientific exploration of the Earth's atmosphere, it said.

* The Rohini Sounding Rocket (RSR) series have been the forerunners for ISRO's heavier and more complex launch vehicles, with a continued usage even today for atmospheric and meteorological studies, the national space agency headquartered here said..

Source : Money Control

Published On : November 24, 2022

5 .

Which star footballer has left Manchester United?

A)

Anthony Martial

B)

Cristiano Ronaldo

C)

Marcus Rashford

D)

Jadon Malik Sancho

Correct Answer : Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United with immediate effect, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday(22nd Nov 2022).

* A statement issued by the club on Tuesday : "Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect.

* "The club thanks him for his immense contribution across two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wishes him and his family well for the future.

* "Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team's progress under Erik ten Hag and working together to deliver success on the pitch."

* Ronaldo's contract at Old Trafford was due to run until June, but United sought to cancel it early after the striker told Morgan the club had made "zero progress" since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and that he "doesn't respect" Ten Hag.

* In a simultaneous statement, Ronaldo, who rejoined United from Juventus in 2021, said it was "time for a new challenge." He said: "Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early.

Source : ESPN

Published On : November 23, 2022

6 .

Who has won the UN's highest environmental award from India?

A)

Sunita Narain

B)

Vandana Shiva

C)

Purnima Devi Barman

D)

Jadav Payeng

Correct Answer : Purnima Devi Barman

Assam’s leading conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been awarded the United Nation's highest environmental honor, ‘Champions of the Earth’, for 2022.

Purnima Devi Barman has strived for nearly two decades to ensure the survival of the Greatest Adjutant Stork by creating an all-woman grassroots conservationist group called the ‘Hargila (the Assamese name for the bird) Army’ to save the bird from extinction.

Published On : November 23, 2022

7 .

Who has been appointed executive director of the state-owned Bank of India with effect from 21 November 2022?

A)

Ashwani Kumar

B)

Sanjay Kuma

C)

Subrat Kumar

D)

Debashish Mukherjee

Correct Answer : Subrat Kumar

Subrat Kumar has been appointed Executive Director of the state-owned "Bank of India" with effect from 21 November 2022.

In his long stint in the banking industry, Kumar gained extensive experience in all facets of operational and strategic banking, with a focus on treasury and investment banking, risk management, credit monitoring and corporate banking.

He has over 27 years of experience in commercial banks and asset management companies. "He was successful in his roles as regional head for Patna, head of treasury management, audit ad inspection, credit monitoring, and corporate credit. He also served as the bank's chief risk officer (eVB) and chief financial officer (CFO)".

He also served on the boards of Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India (FIMMDA) and BoB Capital Markets Ltd.

Other ED appointments (by govt) :

* Lalit Tyagi (BoB)

* Binod Kumar (PNB)

* Ashok Chandra (Canara Bank)

* Ramasubramanian (Union Bank)

* Mahesh Bajaj (Indian Bank)

* M Paramasivan (PNB)

* Malladi Venkat Murali Krishna (CBI)

* Rahendra Saboo (UCO)

* Sanjay Mudaliyar (Indian Overseas Bank)

Source : Money Control

Published On : November 23, 2022

8 .

Which Bank introduces a new option, Face authentication-based electronic KYC?

A)

Jio Payments Bank

B)

Paytm Payments Bank

C)

Fino Payments Bank

D)

Airtel Payments Bank

Correct Answer : Airtel Payments Bank

Airtel Payments Bank has taken yet another step towards digital inclusion and announced the launch of Face Authentication-based savings bank account opening for customers. The facility will further ease the account opening process making it seamless & convenient for customers.

* Airtel Payments Bank is the first Payments Bank in the country to offer this facility.

* The new facility will help Business Correspondents (BCs) of the bank to open an account just by undertaking face authentication e-KYC.

* The authentication is processed using a newly developed mobile application by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) as a result, the business correspondent will now only need a smartphone to open an account. The bank will make this facility available across all its 500,000 banking points by end of this year(2022).

* Speaking about the launch, Anubrata Biswas, MD & CEO of Airtel Payments Bank said, “We at Airtel Payments Bank believe in strengthening our bouquet of digital services with the latest technology and provide our customers access to improved digital banking solutions which are user-friendly.

* This safe and secure authentication process has been made possible by the efforts of the UIDAI, which is a huge step in furthering the cause of inclusive banking in the country."

* “This KYC facility uses AI/ML based Face Authentication RD Application, which helps in the prevention of fraudulent activities by cross-checking individual’s photo with the image captured in Aadhaar and allows secure customer onboarding," added Anubrata Biswas..

Source : Mint

Published On : November 23, 2022

9 .

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Cuts India Growth Rate Forecast to ______ in 2022.

A)

6.8%

B)

6.6%

C)

6.2%

D)

5.7%

Correct Answer : 6.6%

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on Tuesday(22nd Nov 2022), cut its gross domestic growth forecast for India for the current financial year (FY23) to 6.6 per cent from 6.9 per cent, citing higher medium-term global uncertainty and slowing domestic economic activity.

OECD is the latest of a host of banks, agencies and multilateral institutions which have recently cut their India GDP forecast for FY23.

“Economic growth has lost momentum over the summer, due to a combination of erratic rainfall, which impacted sowing activities, and falling purchasing power. Concerns over demand conditions are considerable in services and infrastructure sectors, while consumers have become cautious regarding non-essential spending due to higher prices for food and energy.”.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : November 23, 2022

10 .

Which Bank has launched two new products â€“ loan against deposits(LAD) and dollar bonds â€“ for Non-Resident Indians(NRIs) at its GIFT City branch in Gujarat?

A)

SBI

B)

Axis Bank

C)

HDFC Bank

D)

ICICI Bank

Correct Answer : ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank has launched two new products – Loan Against Deposits (LAD) and Dollar Bonds – for NRI customers at its branch in GIFT City (Gujarat).

* With this, ICICI Bank has become the first bank to offer these products in GIFT City, which is an emerging global financial and IT services hub based in Gujarat.

* “We are offering Dollar Bonds and Loan against Deposits to our NRI customers through our branch at GIFT City. Foreign currency bonds are one of the preferred investment options amongst NRI clients.

* We want to provide our customers with the ease of banking digitally, driving a seamless journey and a hassle-free experience,” said Sriram H Iyer, Head of International Banking Group, ICICI Bank,

What is Loan against Deposits?

Loan against Deposits (LAD) is like a loan in foreign currency against a deposit in India (including Rupee NRE FDs). ICICI Bank said that customers can avail LAD for their short-term cash requirement without having to prematurely close their Term Deposits and thereby avoid paying a penalty for breaking the deposit.

What is Dollar Bond?

Dollar Bonds is an alternate investment option for NRIs, where they can book dollar bonds through ICICI Bank in GIFT City. ICICI Bank said it is offering a cohort of over 50 marquee issuers/companies for these bonds..

Source : Financial Express

Published On : November 23, 2022