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

1 .

Which country created record for operating the longest passenger train(100 coaches, measures 1910 metres and consists of 4,550 seats)?

A)

Germany

B)

Switzerland

C)

France

D)

United Kingdom

Correct Answer : Switzerland

Switzerland is now home to the world’s longest passenger train. The train has 100 coaches, measures 1910 metres and consists of 4,550 seats. The train was seen passing through the mountainous landscape in the Swiss Alps on October 29th, 2022.

While there are freight trains that are longer, the Rhaetian Railway announced that it had beat the world record for the longest passenger train. It was announced at an event marking the 175th anniversary of Switzerland’s railway system.

The train carried 150 passengers on its journey. It wound through dazzling sunshine reflecting off its shiny-silver roof. The train also comes with a digital destination sign on the front that reads “Alpine Cruise” It took the spectacular Albula-Bernina route, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The route covered nearly 25 kilometres from Preda to Alvaneu in less than 45 minutes. It passed through 22 helical tunnels and crossed 48 bridges on its way..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : November 5, 2022

2 .

Which Bank has approved the funding to the farm efficiency initiative of Smartchem Technologies Limited (STL) of USD 30 million?

A)

World Bank

B)

Reserve Bank of India

C)

Asian Development Bank

D)

New Development Bank

Correct Answer : Asian Development Bank

Smartchem Technologies Limited (STL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation (DFPCL), on Wednesday(2nd Nov 2022) said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will fund its farm efficiency initiative through a USD 30 million loan facility. The loan facility will be for a tenure of 5 years.

This is ADB's first agribusiness "Blue Loan", and the first such blue loan in India in this sector across institutions, according to a statement.

The loan will be used to finance capital expenditure as well as research and development of enhanced-efficiency speciality fertilisers.

ADB has also given approval for a technical assistance grant of USD 5,00,000 for building capacity for Soil Nutrition Management among Smallholder Farmers and Climate Resilience in India.

The grant is in addition to financing of USD 30 million (Blue loan), it stated.

"This financial association with ADB will help enhance our ongoing Specialty Fertiliser business, including the applied R&D and grass-root farmer training initiatives," DFPCL Chairman and Managing Director "Sailesh C Mehta" said..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : November 5, 2022

3 .

Which bank has conducted First Floating Financial Literacy Camp of India in Srinagar, J&K?

A)

India Post Payments Bank

B)

State Bank of India

C)

Paytm Payments Bank

D)

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Correct Answer : India Post Payments Bank

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), stablished under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication with 100% equity owned by the Government of India, conducted India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp with an initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’ to promote Financial Literacy ‘By the women, for the women’, in Srinagar, J&K on 2nd Nov 2022.

India, being a large & growing economy, still finds it challenging to spread financial literacy across demography, as an enormous share of population still resides in rural areas. IPPB created a new legacy with the help of world’s largest postal network to extend its reach to the last mile and bridge financial inclusion gaps.

To take the Financial Literacy drive ahead, IPPB, in collaboration with Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), launched the initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’ to promote Financial Literacy “By the women, for the women” concept.

‘Niveshak Didi’ initiative is based on the ideology of women for women as rural area women feel more comfortable to share their queries with a female itself..

Source : PIB

Published On : November 4, 2022

4 .

Who was honoured with the French government's highest honour- Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des award 2022?

A)

Sudha Ragunathan

B)

Aruna Sairam

C)

Shubha Mudgal

D)

Nithyasree Mahadevan

Correct Answer : Aruna Sairam

Carnatic vocalist, composer, collaborator, humanitarian and speaker "Aruna Sairam" has been honoured with the French government's highest honour- Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award.

Aruna Sairam has been selected for this award not just for her singing prowess but also for her contribution towards the development of the Indo-France relationship.

Announcing the award, Consul General of France in Chennai Lise Talbot Barré said that the Minister of Culture of the French Republic, Rima Abdul Malak appointed Aruna Sairam to the rank of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Lise said, "This award is the unequivocal token of my country’s appreciation for your brilliant career and of your numerous contributions to the French and international art scene."

"You have carried for over 30 years the marvelous beauty and subtility of Carnatic music in India and across the world. This award thus underlines the friendship that you have always carried with France.

Aruna Sairam began her classical training under her mother, Rajalakshmi Sethuraman. She then became a disciple of legendary vocalist, Sangita Kalanidhi T. Brinda, thereby continuing an illustrious line of women singers of the Tanjore tradition for more than 8 generations. Later, she was mentored by several other maestros of our country..

Source : Deccanherald

Published On : November 4, 2022

5 .

Which Indian company has won 'Cloud Native Award' at the 24th World Communications Awards in London?

A)

BSNL

B)

Bharti Airtel

C)

Jio Platforms Limited

D)

Vodafone Group

Correct Answer : Jio Platforms Limited

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) won the Cloud Native Award at the 24th World Communication Awards (WCA) ceremony that was held in London by Total Telecom, an international telecom media company.

As the world opens up after a two-year-long hiatus caused by the COVID pandemic, senior executives from across the globe gathered to witness the award ceremony. Among those who attended were this year’s winners but representatives who in recent years have been forced by the pandemic to accept their trophies virtually.

The awards ceremony held recently was hosted by celebrity broadcaster Nina Hossain.

In the Cloud Native category, while Jio Platforms Ltd got the award, the “highly commended” category included Ericsson and TPG.

Awards were given in several other categories including ‘B2B Service of the Year’, Best Digital Transformation Programme, Best Network Tranformation Initiative, Best Operator in an Emerging Market and Best Wholesale Operator.

Jio has invested in excess of USD 50 billion since its inception to create the largest and most advanced digital and connectivity ecosystem in India, with a bouquet of successful apps and platforms.

Jio’s services span across connectivity and cloud, media, digital commerce, financial services, gaming, education, healthcare, agriculture, Government to Citizen (G2C), smart cities and manufacturing..

Source : The Print

Published On : November 4, 2022

6 .

Which renowned Footballer has announced retirement from the game on 5th Nov 2022?

A)

Gerard Pique

B)

Jordi Alba

C)

Lionel Messi

D)

Sergio Busquets

Correct Answer : Gerard Pique

Barcelona's veteran defender Gerard Piqué has announced retirement from football. The Spanish footballer on Thursday(3rd Nov 2022) took to social media and informed that he has decided to retire from football at the age of 35, and will play his final match for FC Barcelona at Camp Nou in the La Liga clash against Almería on November 5, 2022.

This season, Pique made only 3 appearances for FC Barcelona in the La Liga and it has been reported he has fallen out favour from manager Xavi and President Laporta.

In his 18-year career, Pique won many trophies with club Barcelona and country Spain. He made 615 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 53 goals and providing 15 assists for the club since his debut in 2008.

Pique won 4 UEFA Champions League trophies, eight La Liga titles, three FIFA Club World Cups with the Spanish club. He also won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain..

Source : Sportstiger

Published On : November 4, 2022

7 .

Which state host "Track Asia Cup 2022 Cycling Tournament" from 25 November 2022 to 28 November 2022?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Kerala

D)

Telangana

Correct Answer : Kerala

One of the major cycling competitions, the Track Asia Cup-2022, will be held in Kerala from 25 November 2022 to 28 November 2022 at the nearby LNCPE outdoor velodrome. The event will include over 200 cyclists from over 25 Asian nations and will be held outside of Delhi for the first time in history.

Track Asia Cup Cycling 2022 will take place at the LNCPE's 333.333-meter concrete Velodrome and is authorised by the Asian Cycling Confederation and Cycling Federation of India.

The Kerala Cycling Association stated in a release that "Due to the extreme heat, efforts are being taken to hold the matches under floodlights." The Track Asia Cup is also used to choose Asian nations for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

The highlight of this event will be the participation of cycling behemoths from China, Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan, among others. In addition to these nations, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Indonesia will compete alongside India.

"The Track Asia Cup, a flagship event of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) has been awarded to India, which will showcase the exhibition of superlative competitive cycling extravaganza across Asia. The star cyclists, including the Olympic medallists will participate in various individual and team events," Cycling Association said..

Source : Sportscafe

Published On : November 4, 2022

8 .

Who successfully conducts flight-test of Phase-II AD-1 missile?

A)

DRDO

B)

ISRO

C)

HAL

D)

BHEL

Correct Answer : DRDO

“Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile with large kill altitude bracket from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on November 02, 2022".

The AD-1 is a long-range interceptor missile designed for both low exo-atmospheric and endo-atmospheric interception of long-range ballistic missiles as well as aircraft.

It is propelled by a two-stage solid motor and equipped with indigenously-developed advanced control system, navigation and guidance algorithm to precisely guide the vehicle to the target..

Source : Mint

Published On : November 3, 2022

9 .

India has emerged as the leading defense exporter to which countries during 2017-2021?

A)

Europe Countries

B)

African Countries

C)

Asian Countries

D)

North America Countries

Correct Answer : African Countries

India has emerged as a leading defence exporter in recent years and could fulfill Africa's maritime, aerospace and defence requirements, with Mauritius, Mozambique and Seychelles becoming the major buyers of Indian arms during 2017-2021, according to a research report.

The report by India Exim Bank, titled 'Reinvigorating India's Economic Engagements with Southern Africa', was released at the inauguration of the CII-Exim Bank Regional Conclave on India-Southern Africa Growth Partnership, where government officials and captains of business and industry are meeting on Tuesday(1st Nov 2022) to discuss a wide range of areas of potential cooperation.

The report also suggested a shift from India's current approach to India's defence and security cooperation with Africa and other developing countries, which remains need-based and focuses on empowering through training, capacity building, and humanitarian assistance.

"Increased cooperation in areas of aerospace, defence, maritime equipment and vessels can ensure security and enhance technological capacity of Africa and at the same time accelerate India's defence export target of achieving USD 5 billion by 2025".

"Indian military vehicle manufacturers such as Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland are already part of the network. Going forward, indigenously developed new age technologies in the maritime segment, including unmanned underwater systems, unmanned aerial systems and drones could also be exported to Africa"...

Source : Economic Times

Published On : November 3, 2022

10 .

Which bank has launched a special fixed deposit scheme named Star Super Triple Seven Fixed Deposit?

A)

Canara Bank

B)

Bank of India

C)

Union Bank of India

D)

State Bank of India

Correct Answer : Bank of India

Bank of India on Tuesday(1st Nov 2022) announced a special fixed deposit scheme -- Star Super Triple Seven Fixed Deposit – wherein they are offering 7.25 per cent rate of interest (7.75 per cent for citizens) on a deposit for 777 days.

This is a limited period offer by the bank, it said in a statement on Tuesday(1st Nov 2022). “When compared to other investment options such as public provident fund, senior citizen savings scheme, national savings certificate, or RBI Bond, Bank of India’s 777-day FD scheme is the most lucrative and a smart investment option,” the bank said.

Apart from the special deposit scheme, Bank of India has raised interest rate on its existing 555-days fixed deposit scheme to 6.30 per cent. And, on other maturities from 180 days to less than 5 years, it has raised interest rates by 25 basis points..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : November 3, 2022