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

1 .

Who becomes first Indian woman wrestler to win Gold at Under-20 World Wrestling Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria?

A)

Vinesh Phogat

B)

Antim Panghal

C)

Ritu Phogat

D)

Sakshi Malik

Correct Answer : Antim Panghal

Wrestler Antim Panghal (17) has become the first Indian woman wrestler to win Gold medal at Under-20 World Wrestling Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria.

She has defeated Atlyn Shagayeva of Kazakhstan in 53kg category.

She belongs to Bhagana village in the Hisar district, Haryana.

Two-time U17 world champion, Sonam Malik had to settle for silver after losing to Nonoka Ozaki in the final of the 62kg category.

In the 65kg category, Priyanka had settled for silver..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 21, 2022

2 .

Who has become the 1st Indian footballer to play at the UEFA Women's Champions League 2022-2023?

A)

Grace Dangmei

B)

Aditi Chauhan

C)

Manisha Kalyan

D)

Dalima Chhibber

Correct Answer : Manisha Kalyan

Manisha Kalyan became the first Indian footballer to feature in a UEFA Women's Champions League match as she made her debut for top-tier Cypriot club Apollon Ladies FC on Thursday(18th Aug 2022).

Manisha Kalyan took the field in the 60th minute at the Makareio Stadium in Engomi, Cyprus, for Apollon Ladies FC against Latvia’s SFK Riga in the UEFA Women's Champions League 2022-23 qualifying round. The 20-year-old Manisha came on as a substitute for Cyprus international Marilena Georgiou.

Though Manisha Kalyan did not get on the scoresheet, Apollon Ladies FC went on to win the all-important game 3-0. They will play Swiss club FC Zurich in the next round.

Manisha Kalyan, who was named the AIFF Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2021-22, is fast becoming one of India’s top women’s football players.

The Punjab-born striker made her international debut at the age of 17 against Hong Kong in January 2019. The young striker shot to fame after scoring a goal against Brazil in November 2021. India went on to lose the match 6-1 but Manisha Kalyan caught the attention of the international clubs after an impressive performance.

Manisha Kalyan represented Gokulam Kerala in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) for three seasons before parting ways earlier this year. She helped the Malabarians win the title twice, in 2019-20 and 2021-22, during her stay there.

The youngster signed a multi-year contract with Apollon Ladies FC in July this year, making her one of the few Indian women footballers alongside the likes of Bala Devi, Aditi Chauhan and Ashalata Devi to be recruited by a foreign club..

Source : Olympics

Published On : August 20, 2022

3 .

Which museum signs(19th Aug 2022) deal to return 7 ancient artefacts to India?

A)

Rijksmuseum

B)

Louvre Museum

C)

Van Gogh Museum

D)

Scotland Museum

Correct Answer : Scotland Museum

Scotland Museums in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Friday(19th Aug 2022) signed an agreement with the Indian government to repatriate seven stolen artefacts to India.

Glasgow Life, a charitable organisation which runs the city's museums, had confirmed the handover earlier this year and the arrangement was formalised at a transfer of ownership ceremony at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the presence of Acting Indian High Commissioner to the UK Sujit Ghosh.

The seven antiquities to now find their way back to India include a ceremonial Indo-Persian talwar or sword, believed to date back to the 14th century, and an 11th century carved stone door jamb taken from a temple in Kanpur.

We are delighted that our partnership with Glasgow Life has resulted in a decision to restitute Indian artefacts from Glasgow museums to India, said Ghosh..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : August 20, 2022

4 .

From whom did ISRO receive the crew module fairing for the Gaganyaan mission?

A)

HAL

B)

DRDO

C)

Bharat Electronics

D)

National Aerospace Laboratories

Correct Answer : HAL

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has showcased two space equipment built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to be used in the first unmanned development launch of India’s manned space mission, Gaganyaan. Announced by the Indian central space agency earlier today, this is the second crew module fairing (CMF) that ISRO has taken delivery of for Gaganyaan.

The CMF is a protective structure that surrounds the actual housing for India’s to-be space scientists, built to withstand extreme conditions of heat, pressure and atmospheric friction. The structure will be tasked with keeping astronauts safe during the egress, ingress and landing procedures of the Gaganyaan mission.

Unnikrishnan Nair, director of ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), took delivery of the CMF structure, as well as a high-altitude escape motor Thrust-transfer Structure (HTS). The latter will be tasked with firing an escape motor to keep humans aboard the mission safe, and work towards transferring the requisite engine power to a crew escape module — in case of failure of any equipment aboard ISRO’s mission.

HAL and ISRO Highlights :

* According to sources, ISRO received the CMF structure, which included the thrust-transfer structure for the high-altitude escape motor (HTS).

* It should be emphasised that the HTS will be crucial in triggering an escape motor. Throughout the mission, this technology will keep the astronauts secure. In the event that a mission fails, the motor will aid in transferring engine power to the crew escape module.

* A CMF structure from Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technology Limited was delivered to ISRO in June.

* The CMF that ISRO received from HAL will be used during the first experiment, even though both of these CMFs will be employed in some capacity.

About Gaganyaan Mission :

* Gaganyaan mission, which translates to “Sky Craft” in Sanskrit, is an Indian crewed orbital spacecraft that is meant to serve as the foundational spacecraft for the Indian Human Spaceflight Program.

* Gaganyaan mission, India’s long-delayed first human spaceflight project, will lift off in 2023.

* The Gaganyaan mission will send humans to space.

* The Gaganyaan mission would undergo a variety of testing and development flights, according to ISRO chairman S Somanath, who spoke recently following the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLVC-53 )’s mission.

Source : Mint

Published On : August 20, 2022

5 .

India to buy Six Tu-160 long-range bombers from which country?

A)

Russia

B)

France

C)

United States

D)

United Kingdom

Correct Answer : Russia

According to unconfirmed government reports, India is planning to lease six Tu-160 long-range bombers (also known as strategic bombers) from Russia, which are among the most formidable military aircraft ever created.

The Tu-160, known as the ‘White Swan’ in the Russian Air Force and dubbed ‘Blackjack’ by NATO, is a four-engined bomber capable of an operational range of 12,000 kilometres and carrying an operational load of up to 40 tonnes, conventional or nuclear.

India’s arsenal is devoid of strategic bombers. In comparison, the Chinese Air Force flies the Xian HS-6K, while the H-20 stealth bomber is ready for takeoff. The H-20 can transport conventional, nuclear-tipped, or hypersonic cruise missiles..

Source : Defence Aviation post

Published On : August 20, 2022

6 .

Which Bank has launched latest campaign 'Vigil Aunty' with an aim to promote safe banking habits among people?

A)

Axis Bank

B)

ICICI Bank

C)

HDFC Bank

D)

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Correct Answer : HDFC Bank

To educate customers on the modus operandi of financial fraudsters and share inputs on safe banking habits, HDFC Bank has come out with a community awareness programme called ‘Vigil Aunty’. The bank has roped in actor Anuradha Menon, who will host chat shows on social media platforms to create awareness on cyber frauds.

Until now, the financial sector regulator had taken up the mantle to educate customers on frauds happening in this space.

Anuradha Menon who plays the popular character of ‘Lola Kutty’ on television, will be the face of the ‘Vigil Aunty’ campaign.

This campaign will run with the Bank’s popular ‘Mooh Band Rakho’ campaign, that urges people not to share their confidential banking information with others. The Vigil Aunty campaign will run for 4-6 weeks..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : August 19, 2022

7 .

Indian Army and Chinese Army will participate in the Vostok 2022 military exercises to be held from 30 August 2022 to 5 September 2022 in which country?

A)

Israel

B)

Russia

C)

United States

D)

South Korea

Correct Answer : Russia

In what can best be described as a diplomatic mashup, India later this month is going to attend the Vostok 2022 military exercises in Russia where Chinese Liberation Army is also likely to take part. Meanwhile, Pakistan will attend a security drill in India in October.

“China has confirmed that their troops will take part in the Vostok 2022 military exercises. India’s 75-member contingent is ready and once the dates are confirmed they too will head to Vladivostok,’’ say sources.

The Vostok drills are due to start at the end of the month (tentatively between August 30 and September 5, 2022), and will include Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikstan. India hasn’t officially stated when the troops will leave.

In 2021, India took part in the Zapad drills in Russia which included 17 countries, including China and Pakistan. Zapad means “West” in Russian. It was a military exercise conducted on Russia’s Western borders to showcase their strategic capabilities and practice operational maneuvers.

Meanwhile, according to reports, the Vostok 2022 exercise will be held under the command of the chief of Russia’s general staff, Valery Gerasimov, at 13 training grounds of the Eastern Military District.

Even though India is taking part in these drills, the military standoff continues due to the built up around Line of Actual Control (LAC)..

Source : New indian Express

Published On : August 19, 2022

8 .

Who has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to ensure the safety and security of booking data?

A)

National Security Guard (NSG)

B)

Border Security Force (BSF)

C)

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

D)

National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Correct Answer : Border Security Force (BSF)

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday(16th August 2022) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to ensure the safety and security of booking data under its air e-ticket service for the troops of India’s border guarding force.

BSF said in a statement, “Besides, the pact will ensure facility of extra baggage, lounge, cargo and less cancellation or reschedule charges for authorised BSF personnel.

“MoU for BSF Air e-ticket service was signed with IRCTC official in presence of Director General BSF Pankaj Kumar Singh, Rajni Hasija, CMD IRCTC, Seema Kumar, Additional Member (T&C), Railway Board and other senior officers of BSF and IRCTC at BSF FHQ, New Delhi,” BSF further said.

This service will provide a dedicated online portal with a credit facility of 60 days, mentions the statement.

“This in-house Air booking system will ensure safety and security of booking data with extra baggage, lounge, cargo facility and less cancellation or reschedule charges for authorised BSF personnel.”

The MoU is significant in terms of providing better facilities to the personnel of the BSF, which guards 3,323 km of India-Pakistan and 4,096 km India-Bangladesh borders..

Source : The Print

Published On : August 19, 2022

9 .

Which city host FIBA U-18 women's Asian Basketball Championship from 5th September 2022 to 11th September 2022?

A)

Chennai

B)

Mumbai

C)

Delhi

D)

Bengaluru

Correct Answer : Bengaluru

The International Basketball Federation FIBA is scheduled to host the FIBA U18 Women’s Asian Championship at Sree Kanteerva and Koramangala Indoor stadiums in "Bengaluru" from 5th September 2022 to 11th September 2022. As many as 16 countries will participate in the event.

Youth Empowerment and Sports minister Dr C Narayana Gowda told reporters on Thursday(18th Aug 2022) that preparations for the event were on track.

The championship will be in two divisions -- A and B.

Division A are : China, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Chinese, Taipei, Australia and New Zealand.

Division B are : Hong Kong, Jordan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Philippines, Samoa and Thailand.

Division A will be held at Kanteerva Indoor Stadium and Division B at Koramangala Indoor Stadium. The first four teams from the championship will qualify for the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Madrid, Spain, in July 2023.

Earlier, the Indian U18 men’s basketball team was felicitated with kits. The team will travel to Tehran in Iran on Friday for the men’s championship. It is placed in Group B along with China and Korea..

Source : New Indian Express

Published On : August 19, 2022

10 .

Who is the highest salary paid bank CEO in India in FY22?

A)

Sashidhar Jagdishan

B)

Chandra Shekhar Ghosh

C)

Sandeep Bakhshi

D)

Amitabh Chaudhry

Correct Answer : Amitabh Chaudhry

Axis Bank managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) "Amitabh Chaudhry" was the highest-paid private bank chief in India in the previous financial year, drawing a total of Rs 7.62 crore in annual salary, as per the bank’s FY22 annual report.

Chaudhry was also separately granted a total of 412,938 stock options of Axis Bank during FY22, on the basis of approval received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Axis Bank annual report said. The stock options were granted at Rs 726.25 per share.

“The vesting schedule for the said stock options is 30 percent options after expiry of one year, 30 percent options after expiry of two years and balance 40 percent options after expiry of three years from the date of grant.

Chaudhry was followed by IndusInd Bank chief Sumant Kathpalia, who made over Rs 7.31 crore in annual salary in FY22. Kathpalia was followed by ICICI Bank MD Sandeep Bakhshi, who earned Rs 7.05 crore in annual salary last fiscal, as per the bank’s annual report.

HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan pulled in Rs 6.51 crore during the previous fiscal, while Bandhan Bank MD C.S. Ghosh drew Rs 4.35 in annual salary in FY22. HDFC Bank executive director Kaizad Bharucha, meanwhile, earned more than the lender’s MD during the previous fiscal, drawing a total of Rs 10.64 crore, including performance bonuses.

Source : Money Control

Published On : August 18, 2022