General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

Welcome to the General Knowledge Section of Free Time Learning. As we are aware General Knowledge (GK) is a very important area in all the competitive exams held in the country. Nowadays, a good knowledge of general awareness is very important in clearing any competitive and government recruitment examinations.

These General Knowledge Question are very important and usefull to UPSC, IAS/PCS, UPPSC, IBPS, SBI, RBI, SSC, CGL, Railway, APPSC, TSPSC, KPSC, TNPSC, TPSC, UPPSC, MPSC, RPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, UKPSC, MPSC, and other competitive exams.

1 .

Which country used steam to propel the moon spacecraft successfully?

China

Japan

Russia

India

Correct Answer : Japan

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa) has successfully used water to propel a spacecraft and claimed it represents "the world's first successful orbit control beyond low-Earth orbit using a water propellant propulsion system."

The craft in question is EQUULEUS, the 6U CubeSat that rode along on NASA's Orion mission.

After flying past the Moon, EQUULEUS was pointed at the second Earth-Moon Lagrange point (EML2). To get there it used an engine named AQUARIUS (AQUA ResIstojet propUlsion System) that uses water as fuel. The craft uses waste heat from communications kit to heat the water into steam that is squirted out to produce thrust.

AQUARIUS also needs little power to operate but is not very powerful. EQUULEUS will take a year and a half to reach EML2 – a point in space worth visiting because it's advantageous for transfer to other orbits. That includes interplanetary orbits.

The combination of EQUULEUS and AQUARIUS makes a visit to EML2 achievable at low cost and is a test case for future visits to the spot.

EQUULEUS carries an instrument called DELPHINUS (DEtection camera for Lunar impact PHenomena IN 6U Spacecraft) designed to observe Lunar impact flashes and near-Earth asteroids from EML2. Another instrument aboard EQUULEUS will observe Earth's plasmasphere..

Source : The Register

Published On : December 3, 2022

2 .

Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Punjab National Bank on 1st Dec 2022?

S.M. Jha

M Paramasivam

S. Balachandran

B.K. Mishra

Correct Answer : M Paramasivam

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of M Paramasivam as the Executive Director of the Government-owned Punjab National Bank with an effect from December 1, 2022, for a period of three years.

M Paramasivam is an agriculture graduate. He started his career as an Agricultural Extension Officer at Canara Bank in 1990 and served the bank for 32 years in various capacities.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : December 2, 2022

3 .

Which Bank has tied up with Protean eGov Technologies to expand PAN card issuance services in India?

Yes Bank

India Post Payments Bank

Airtel Payments Bank

Fino Payments Bank

Correct Answer : Fino Payments Bank

FINO PAYMENTS BANK has tied up with citizen-centric and population-scale e-governance solutions Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited), to expand permanent account number (PAN) card issuance services in India, especially in rural areas.

* The tie-up will allow Protean to expand its reach in the interiors of the country through Fino Bank’s phygital (a combination of physical and digital services) network of over 12.2 lakh merchant points.

* The company claimed that people can apply for PAN cards through Aadhaar-based authentication, without the need to submit or upload any documents at Fino Bank points.

* Applicants will have the option to choose a PAN card either in digital or physical form. The digital version or e-PAN, introduced recently, will be sent within a few hours of applying to the applicant’s email id. It is permissible as an actual PAN card.

* Those opting for physicals will receive their PAN cards at their Aadhaar-mentioned address within 4-5 working days, the company stated.

* Rishi Gupta, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of Fino Payments Bank, said, “Our extensive pan India distribution network is best placed to provide efficient near-doorstep delivery of G2C services..

Source : Outlookindia

Published On : December 2, 2022

4 .

_______on 30th Nov 2022 was conferred the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022.

Utkal University

Amity University Noida

Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

Correct Answer : Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) on Wednesday(30th Nov 2022) was conferred the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022.

The award was given away by President Draupadi Murmu to the Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta.

Expressing his gratitude to the President and Govt. of India for bestowing KIIT with the honour, Dr Samanta said, “The award has been given in recognition of KIIT’s sustained focus towards the development of sports since its inception.”

“Along with education, we have strengthened sports and sports-related infrastructure. The encouragement and support of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik towards sports have also inspired KIIT to develop and take sports to the next level in Odisha,” said Dr Samanta in his comments, adding the moment is a matter of pride and joy for KIIT. He also dedicated the award to all students and staff members of KIIT.

KIIT has been at the forefront of the promotion of sports for over 20 years. It has established a distinct identity for itself across the globe due to its state-of-the-art sports infrastructure and for grooming Olympians.

The University has sponsored the education and training of hundreds of sportspersons over the years. KIIT has produced many elite athletes including Olympians such as Dutee Chand (Arjuna Awardee), Olympian CA Bhavani Devi (Arjuna Awardee), Olympian Shivpal Singh, Olympian Amit Rohidas (Arjuna Awardee)..

Source : ANI

Published On : December 2, 2022

5 .

Which Edition of a bilateral exercise between the Singapore & Indian Army, 'Agni Warrior' has been concluded on 30 November 2022?

10th Edition

11th Edition

12th Edition

13th Edition

Correct Answer : 12th Edition

The 12th Edition of a bilateral exercise between the Singapore & Indian Army, 'Agni Warrior' has been concluded on 30 November 2022.

Location : Field Firing Ranges, Devlali, Maharashtra

During the exercise, both armies have showcased the joint firepower planning, execution and use of New Generation Equipment by the Artillery arm of both armies.

Aim : The exercise achieved its aim of enhancing mutual understanding of drills & procedures and improving interoperability between the two armies. The closing event was witnessed by Mr Wong Wie Kuen, High Commissioner of Singapore to India & Lieutenant General S Harimohan Iyer, Commandant, School of Artillery along with other dignitaries from Singapore & serving officers from both armies..

Source : PIB

Published On : December 2, 2022

6 .

Who has received 'The Emissary of Peace' Award in the US?

Sadhguru

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Ramdev Baba

Dalai Lama

Correct Answer : Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Indian spiritual leader and global humanitarian "Sri Sri Ravi Shankar" was bestowed with the prestigious “The Emissary of Peace” award by the National Civil Rights Museum in the US city of Memphis.

* Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, 66, addressed by followers with honorifics such a Sri Sri and Gurudev, is the founder of the Art of Living, a volunteer-based, non-governmental organisation that offers several stress-elimination and self-development programmes based on breathing techniques, meditation and yoga.

* He arrived in Memphis on Monday as part of his “I Stand for Peace” tour.

* “On behalf of the National Civil Rights Museum, it is our greatest pleasure and privilege to present to Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 'The Emissary of Peace' award,” said Shaila Karkera, Director of the Board, the National Civil Rights Museum on Wednesday(30th Nov 2022).

* She was joined by Herb Hilliard, Chairman of the board of NCRM in presentation of the award.

* “As a global humanitarian, a peace ambassador, the founder of SKY programs and Healing breaths, you have touched millions of people in 180 countries…and for your conflict resolution initiatives we are honoured to present to you this special award,” Shaila Karkera said.

* The Indian spiritual leader was presented the award during his global “I Stand for Peace” campaign which arrived in the Mid-South early this week, according to a press release issued by Arts of Living..

Source : NDTV

Published On : December 1, 2022

7 .

Hornbill Festival will be celebrated in which state?

Nagaland

Assam

Manipur

Meghalaya

Correct Answer : Nagaland

The much-awaited 23rd edition of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland will start from December 1, 2022, at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.

The Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will grace the event. The festival showcases Nagaland’s deep-rooted traditions and its rich cultural heritage.

Like every year, the Hornbill Festival Dates 2022 will be between December 1 and 10, 2022. The locals participate in the event to showcase and preserve their distinct cultures and tribes.

The festival will be held at Kisma near Kohima.

Hornbill Festival 2022 Schedule : Hornbill Festival is one of the most popular festivals in India and is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. It is held every year in December in the state of Nagaland.

If you're looking for a festive and fun-filled event to attend, the Hornbill Festival is definitely one to check out! Scroll down to learn more about the detailed schedule of the event.

9 a.m. In the morning, the people start to gather at the venue to witness the glory of this amazing Hornbill festival.

12 p.m. Everyone indulges in mouthwatering foods and cuisines around midday. The participants pause for a moment to refuel with the delectable cuisine.

2 p.m. This time of the day is observed as the time when people move to different stalls and activity areas for talent hunt rounds.

5 p.m. This is the most awaited time when people indulge in rice beer and delectable evening snacks. Following this, the amazing Hornbill National Concert takes place..

Published On : December 1, 2022

8 .

TurtleFin (India's insurtech platform) has collaborated with which bank to develop 'EasyNsure', a complete technology platform?

ICICI Bank

YES Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank

Bank of Baroda

Correct Answer : YES Bank

TurtleFin, (India’s top insurtech platform), has collaborated with YES BANK, one of India’s major private sector banks, to develop EasyNsure, a complete technological platform.

Turtlefin’s innovative API will enable the platform to provide a slew of holistic insurance solutions at the push of a button.

EasyNsure is a first-of-its-kind proposition for YES BANK that will bring multiple insurance partners onto a single platform, providing a slew of benefits including a seamless single point online insurance service, the ability to compare and select a suitable insurance cover based on the customer’s needs, and the ability to compare costs for rationalising purchase decisions, among others.

Turtlefin’s one-of-a-kind and customised technology solutions will allow the platform to provide a seamless customer experience to its customers.

The EasyNsure platform is now operational, with over 40 Life and General Insurance plans (as of November 28, 2022) readily available for review. So far, the platform has generated over 30,000 insurance quotes, including over 6,500 proposals and 5,200 policies. This has resulted in a total premium of INR 6,050 lakh for the platform.

Commenting on the partnership, Sanjiv Roy, Country Head – Fee Income, YES BANK, said, “We, at YES BANK are constantly exploring innovative ways to simplify the customer’s journey across products and services. Digitalization has played a key role in our endeavour to achieve this feat..

Source : BFSI

Published On : December 1, 2022

9 .

Who won NSEIT the Best Tech Initiative of the Year at the Dun & Bradstreet Business Excellence Awards 2022?

NITI Aayog

Planning Commission

Manthan Platform

MEITY’s limited

Correct Answer : Manthan Platform

The Manthan platform won NSEIT the Best Tech Initiative of the Year at the Dun & Bradstreet Business Excellence Awards 2022 on 29th November 2022 during an event in Mumbai.

* The award was presented for building the technology infrastructure to support Manthan, a platform that promotes collaboration at scale between industry and the scientific research and development ecosystem.

* The development of the platform was conceptualized and implemented by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India.

* The award was received by Dr. Sapna Poti, Director of Strategic Alliances Division, Office of Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and Shri. Anantharaman Sreenivasan, MD & CEO, NSEIT.

* Manthan is aimed at promoting collaboration between industry and the scientific research and development ecosystem.

* Launched on India’s 76th Independence Day, Manthan empowers multiple stakeholders to collaborate for co-creating solutions aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and our national scientific missions..

Source : PIB

Published On : December 1, 2022

10 .

Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Indian Army has conducted Exercise "Sudarshan Prahar" in Which state on 29th Nov 2022?

Punjab

Rajasthan

Gujarat

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Rajasthan

Indian Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps carried out Exercise Sudarshan Prahar in the deserts of Rajasthan Tuesday(29th Nov 2022).

The exercise focussed on the synergised application of combat power through the integration of force multipliers & practising new battle techniques in an integrated all arms environment showcasing high level of professionalism and offensive spirit.

Lieutenant General AK Singh, Goc-in-C, Southern Command witnessed Exercise SUDARSHAN PARHAR and complimented the troops for the high standard of training and operational preparedness..

Source : AIR

Published On : December 1, 2022