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

1 .

James Webb Space Telescope has recently captured new images of which planet?

A)

Mars

B)

Saturn

C)

Jupiter

D)

Venus

Correct Answer : Jupiter

The images of Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, have always been the same. A yellowish-orange sphere is how most of us remember the gas giant from our school textbooks and encyclopedias. However, the new images of Jupiter captured by NASA’s newest James Webb telescope show the planet in a very different avatar.

A greenish blue view of Jupiter can be seen in the latest infrared images of the planet released by NASA. The images show the planet complete with all its signature elements including the giant storms, auroras and regions of extreme temperature. Check out the images below.

Jupiter

Source : Indian Express

Published On : August 24, 2022

2 .

Who has partnered with Yes Bank to offer digital escrow services for the bank's customers?

A)

Cyient

B)

Castler

C)

Happiest Minds

D)

eClerx Services

Correct Answer : Castler

Global escrow banking solution provider Castler has partnered Yes Bank to offer digital escrow services for the bank’s customers.

The company said the tie-up will further strengthen its digital leadership position and is part of an effort to make banking more inclusive and accessible to its growing consumer base.

Through this partnership, both are in pole position to dominate the Enterprise Escrow Banking space and digitally democratise the product for easy adoption amongst its varied customer base. Escrow banking is generally quite complex and Castler with its unique digital offering has demonstrated that technology and innovation can provide solutions to even the most complex requirements.

Key Points :

* Yes Bank Founded: 2004;

* Yes Bank Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra;

* Yes Bank MD & CEO: Prashant Kumar;

* Yes Bank Tagline: Experience our Expertise..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : August 24, 2022

3 .

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed by which Missile?

A)

Shaurya

B)

Agni IV

C)

Novator KS-172

D)

VL-SRSAM

Correct Answer : VL-SRSAM

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on August 23, 2022.

The flight test was carried out from an Indian Naval Ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for demonstration of vertical launch capability. The missiles, equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, intercepted the target with high accuracy. The VL-SRSAM system has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO.

During the test launch, flight path and vehicle performance parameters were monitored using flight data, captured by various Range instruments such as Radar, Electro-optical tracking system (EOTS) and Telemetry systems deployed by ITR, Chandipur.

The launch was monitored by senior scientists from various DRDO labs involved in the design and development of the system such as Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad and R&D Engineers, Pune.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Indian Navy and associated teams on the successful flight trial of VL-SRSAM and stated that the missile will prove to be a force multiplier for the Indian Navy..

Source : PIB

Published On : August 24, 2022

4 .

Who has joined the Account Aggregator framework of RBI, this will boost the regulated financial-data sharing system?

A)

SEBI

B)

IRDA

C)

NSDL

D)

NABARD

Correct Answer : SEBI

Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday(19th Aug 2022) joined the account aggregator framework, a move that will give a boost to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-regulated financial-data sharing system.

It will allow customers to share information about their mutual fund and stock holdings with financial service providers.

Under the framework, Financial Information Providers (FIPs) in the securities market, like depositories and asset management companies (AMCs) -- through their Registrar and Transfer Agents or RTAs -- will provide financial information pertaining to securities markets to the customers and consented Financial Information Users (FIUs) through any of the account aggregators registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : August 23, 2022

5 .

Indian men's volleyball team defeated South Korea 3-2 to win which medal at the 14th Asian U-18 Championship in Tehran?

A)

Gold

B)

Silver

C)

Bronze

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Bronze

Indian men's volleyball team won bronze medal by defeating Korea 3-2 in the 14th Asian U-18 Championship in Tehran 22nd Aug 2022. In a five-set thriller, India defeated South Korea 25-20, 25-21, 26-28, 19-25, 15-12 in the third-place playoff.

In the preliminary league match too, India defeated Korea but lost to Iran in the semifinal on Sunday. The Indian U-18 team has qualified along with Japan, Iran, and South Korea for the FIVB World U-19 Men’s Volleyball Championship. Japan clinched the gold after beating Iran in the final match in straight sets..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 23, 2022

6 .

Which Finance company launches(23rd Aug 2022) Milligram Gold Point programme for customers?

A)

Muthoot Finance

B)

Mahindra Finance

C)

IIFL and India Infoline

D)

Manappuram Finance Limited

Correct Answer : Muthoot Finance

Gold loan NBFC "Muthoot Finance" today (August 23, 2022) announced the launch of the ‘Milligram Reward Programme’ for its customers. Under this reward programme, all transactions with The Muthoot Group will be rewarded with at least a milligram of gold.

The NFBC said in a statement that the two-year long programme aims to strengthen the relationship between customers and bring back inactive customers.

The NBFC further said that for the first time in India a customer reward programme is being run in 24-carat gold. The reward programme will be applicable for 30 plus services offered by the company.

“All the customers who transact with the company – even availing gold loans and repaying the gold loan interests will be rewarded through the programme. Every customer referral transaction with the company will earn 20 mg of gold as well,” the statement said.

“Annually Rs 50 crore worth of gold (100 kg) is expected to be paid off through the programme. The ‘Milligram Reward Programme’ will be effective for all transactions from April 01, 2022 onwards,” it added..

Source : Financial Express

Published On : August 23, 2022

7 .

India's first indigenously developed RT-PCR kit for testing monkeypox disease has been developed by which company?

A)

Embio Limited

B)

AGD Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd

C)

Transasia Bio-Medicals

D)

Calantha Biotech Pvt. Ltd

Correct Answer : Transasia Bio-Medicals

India’s first indigenously developed RT-PCR testing fit for Monkeypox made by Erba-Transasia was launched on August 19, 2022, at the Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone. India has reported 9 cases of Monkeypox. At present, countries have been using the repurposed smallpox vaccines to treat Monkeypox.

Published On : August 23, 2022

8 .

Which dance form has been nominated by the Government of India for inclusion in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List?

A)

Giddha

B)

Garba

C)

Lavani

D)

Bhangra

Correct Answer : Garba

India has nominated the dance form Garba to be inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. UNESCO( United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Director Eric Falt said that after the inclusion of 'Durga Puja' on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage representative last year, India has now nominated 'Garba' for 2022.

He said, the next meeting of UNESCO is in November & hopefully there will be yet another beautiful Indian festival Garba inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.

India was elected by UNESCO to serve on the distinguished Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in July. India garnered a whopping 110 votes from 155 State Parties that finalised its selection..

Source : AIR

Published On : August 23, 2022

9 .

What is the name of India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC)?

A)

IAC Viraat

B)

IAC Vikrant

C)

IAC Vishal

D)

IAC Arihant

Correct Answer : IAC Vikrant

* As per the official sources, PM Modi will commission the India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant on September 2, 2022.

* The four trial phases of IAC Vikrant was completed on 10th July 2022.

* The IAC Vikrant was designed by Indian Navy's in-house Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited.

* The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and has a height of 59 metres.

* The construction of IAC Vikrant was began in 2009.

* The Prime Minister will officially induct the vessel to the Indian Navy at a specially arranged venue inside the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) which is manufactured over Rs. 20,000 crore warship..

Source : Mint

Published On : August 23, 2022

10 .

How many medals are won by the Indian wrestling team at U-20 World Championships 2022?

A)

16 Medals

B)

13 Medals

C)

11 Medals

D)

9 Medals

Correct Answer : 16 Medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday(22nd Aug 2022) congratulated Indian wrestlers who won medals at the U20 Junior World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.

This campaign in Sofia, Bulgaria is India’s most successful tournament in history as they ended with 1 gold, 4 silver and 11 bronze medals. While Antim Panghal became the first woman grappler to win a gold medal in the Junior World Wrestling Championship.

“Our wrestlers make us proud again! Congratulations to our team on winning 16 medals (7 each in Men’s and Women’s freestyle and 2 in Greco-Roman) at the U20 World Championships. This is India’s best-ever performance. It also shows the future of Indian wrestling is in safe hands!” PM Modi tweeted..

Source : The Print

Published On : August 23, 2022