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.

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1 .

Which Insurance Company buys additional stake in Voltas for Rs 635 crore?

SBI Life Insurance

Life Insurance Corporation(LIC)

HDFC Life Insurance

Max Life Insurance

Correct Answer : Life Insurance Corporation

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its shareholding in "Voltas" by buying an additional 2 per cent stake. LIC said it acquired Voltas' shares worth Rs 634.50 crore through open market transactions during the period from August 10 to November 4, 2022.

The state-owned life insurer increased its shareholding from 2,27,04,306 shares (equivalent to 6.862 per cent) to 2,93,95,224 (8.884 per cent) in Voltas, according to a regulatory filing on Monday(7th Nov 2022).

Voltas is engaged in the business of air conditioning, refrigeration, electro-mechanical projects as an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contractor both in domestic and international market.

Stock of LIC closed at Rs 633.30 apiece on BSE, up by 0.84 per cent, while Voltas scrip ended 1.24 per cent lower at Rs 834.40 apiece..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : November 9, 2022

2 .

India is participating in 26th International Malabar Naval Exercise begins in which country on 8th Nov 2022?

France

Japan

Russia

Australia

Correct Answer : Japan

India is participating in 26th International Malabar Naval Exercise beginning on Tuesday(8th Nov 2022) in Yokosuka of Japan.

* Australia, Japan and the USA are also participating in the Malabar Naval Exercise.

* The naval forces of these countries will take part in the exercise till the 18th December 2022.

* Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kamorta are ready to demonstrate at the event.

* The presence of these indigenously built ships of the Indian Navy at these multi-national events will be an opportunity to showcase the ship-building capabilities of Indian Shipyards.

* The MALABAR exercise was initiated in 1992 between the navies of India and the United States..

Source : AIR

Published On : November 9, 2022

3 .

Who launched a new testing and evaluation facility for sonar systems (Hull Module of the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization & Evaluation (SPACE)) of the Indian Navy?

ISRO

DRDO

Indian Army

Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : DRDO

India’s "Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)" has launched a new testing and evaluation facility for sonar systems of the Indian Navy.

* Announced by the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD), the new facility is now operational at DRDO’s Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) in Kochi, Kerala, India.

* This newly launched facility is named as Hull Module of Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE).

* The design of this facility is based on the concept, design and requirements proposed by the NPOL.

* The SPACE facility will primarily test and assess sonar systems aboard different types of naval vessels, such as submarines, warships and maritime aircraft or helicopters.

* The centre will also allow rapid deployment and easy recovery of other scientific packages, including transducers and sensors.

* The new ‘one-of-a-kind’ facility is a submersible platform that can reach up to the depths of around 100m.

* In a statement, Indian MoD said : “The uniqueness of this facility lies in the specially designed submersible platform, which can be lowered up to depths of 100m using a series of synchronously operated winches.”

* The SPACE facility has been constructed by the Indian company "Larsen & Toubro (L&T)" Shipbuilding in Chennai.

* According to the MoD, the design and construction of the SPACE facility complies to all the statutory needs and requirements of the Indian Register of Shipping.

* Furthermore, the platform also adheres to the needs of the vessel classifying authority as well as the inspection and registration criteria set by the Kerala Inland Vessel Rules.

* This new facility has further boosted the Government of India’s ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.

* Earlier this year, the MoD contracted L&T to build two multi-purpose vessels for the service..

Source : Naval Technology

Published On : November 9, 2022

4 .

Who authored a new book titled "Winning the Inner Battle Bringing the best version of you to cricket"?

Ricky Ponting

Shane Watson

David Warner

Kane Williamson

Correct Answer : Shane Watson

A new book titled “Winning the Inner Battle Bringing the best version of you to cricket” is authored by Shane Watson.

This book will give you all of the information that you will ever need to deeply understand how to bring the best version of yourself every time your best performance is needed.

Shane Watson is one of Australian cricket’s finest all-rounders, representing his country 298 times. Shane Watson’s new book, Winning The Inner Battle, which explores the mental side of the game through his own experiences of revitalising his career after he had considered retirement in 2015.

Published On : November 9, 2022

5 .

Which country's powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a rocket carrying a new (Ghaem-100) satellite on 5 November 2022?

Russia

China

Iran

North Korea

Correct Answer : Iran

Iran’s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard on Saturday(5th Nov 2022) launched a new satellite-carrying rocket, state TV reported, seeking to demonstrate the force’s space prowess even as anti-government protests rage across the country.

* Guard successfully launched the solid-fueled rocket — what it called a Ghaem-100 satellite carrier.

* The state-run IRNA news agency reported that the carrier could put a satellite weighing 80 kg (176 pounds) into orbit some 500 kilometers (310 miles) from Earth.

* Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Guard’s aerospace division, said he hoped the Guard would soon use the rocket to put a new satellite, named Nahid, into orbit.

* Iran has one of the biggest missile programs in the Middle East. The country says its satellite program, like its nuclear activities, is aimed at scientific research and other civilian applications.

* Over the past decade, Iran has sent several short-lived satellites into orbit and in 2013 launched a monkey into space. The program, however, has had several failed satellite launches in recent years, blamed on technical issues.

* Iran successfully launched its first military satellite in April 2020, drawing a sharp rebuke from Washington.

* The United States and other Western countries have long been suspicious of the program because the same technology can be used to develop long-range missiles. Previous launches have drawn rebukes from the US..

Source : Times of Israel

Published On : November 9, 2022

6 .

Who won the Men's Single title of the badminton HYLO Open 2022, after defeating Chou Tien-chen (Taiwan)?

Lakshya Sen

Lee Zii Jia

Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

Hendra Setiawan

Correct Answer : Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Indonesia) won the Men's Single title of the badminton's HYLO Open 2022, after defeating Chou Tien-chen (Taiwan) on Sunday(6th Nov 2022).

While, Han Yue (Chinese) has defeated Zhang Yi Man (Chinese) to win the women's single title at HYLO Open 2022.

Other winners :

* Men's doubles : Lu Ching-yao and Yang Po-han (Chinese Taipei)

* Women's doubles : Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard (Thailand)

* Mixed doubles : Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto and Lisa Ayu Kusumawati (Indonesia)

Source : Olympics

Published On : November 8, 2022

7 .

Which Bank has signed a $40 million financing package with GreenCell Express Private Limited (GEPL) to develop 255 electric battery-powered buses (e-buses)?

State Bank of India

World Bank

Asian Development Bank

Reserve Bank of India

Correct Answer : Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed(7th Nov 2022) a $40 million financing package with GreenCell Express Private Limited (GEPL) to develop 255 electric battery-powered buses (e-buses) to serve 5 million people a year on 56 intercity routes in India and enhance the safety of passengers, especially women, through improved security features including panic buttons connected to command controls for immediate response.

The financial package comprises $20.5 million loan (in equivalent Indian rupee) from ADB’s ordinary capital resources, ADB’s administration of a $14 million loan from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), grants worth $325,000 from the CTF and $5.2 million from Goldman Sach’s and Bloomberg’s the Climate Innovation and Development Fund (CIDF).

ADB also assisted in mobilizing an additional parallel loan of $20.5 million from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

A defining feature of this project is the CIDF grant which will partially finance the decarbonization of 100 of the 255 e-buses by deploying solar power-plus-battery energy storage systems, resulting in the reduction of about 6,355 tons of carbon dioxide a year. Overall, the project will reduce emissions by 14,780 tons a year.

“Decarbonization of public transport in India is essential for the country to reach its net-zero climate commitments, and it’s important to ensure safety and security of women passengers to make travel more inclusive,” said ADB Private Sector Operations Department Director General Suzanne Gaboury.

“By providing safe transport for women, these intercity buses will enhance their ability to participate in economic and livelihood opportunities,”

India’s public transport needs are expected to grow rapidly as the country urbanizes. In 2020, road transport accounted for 87% of all passenger trips, 18% of total energy consumption, and 11.7% of greenhouse gas emissions..

Source : ADB

Published On : November 8, 2022

8 .

Which company to acquire German retailer Metro AG’s Cash & Carry business in India in a deal estimated at around €500?

DMart

Reliance Retail

Future Retail

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail

Correct Answer : Reliance Retail

German retailer "Metro AG's" decision to sell its India wholesale business to Reliance Retail Ventures was based on RIL’s ability to get quick regulatory approvals and to safeguard the interests of employees.

On Monday(7th Nov 2022), reported that RIL is set to acquire Metro AG’s cash and carry business for an estimated €‎500 million ( ₹4,060 crore), citing sources. The deal includes 31 wholesale distribution centres, land and other assets owned by Metro.

“The deal is on and it will be officially inked hopefully by the month end," a person, seeking anonymity said. “Based on the discussions with Reliance, we believe they’re keen on the current management to stay, and a key attraction—apart from the robust business model—was the quality of people at Metro in India," he added. The cash and carry business has nearly 5,000 employees on its rolls.

A Metro India spokesperson refused to divulge the size and other terms of the proposed deal, but said:. “Metro AG is examining strategic options for Metro India, and is engaged in advanced talks in this process. No further comments."..

Source : Mint

Published On : November 8, 2022

9 .

Who authored A new book titled "E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions"?

P. Valsala

Nirmala James

Anita Nair

Aswathi Thirunal Gowri Lakshmi Bayi

Correct Answer : Nirmala James

A new book titled "E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions" has been authored by Nirmala James (retired school teacher).

* The book was published by Enview Research and Development.

* It was released during the event organised on the 125 the birth anniversary of E. K. Janaki Ammal.

* She was born on 4th November 1897 in Thalassery, Kerala.

* E. K. Janaki Ammal is the India's first woman botanist.

* Nirmala James has authored many books including books for children..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : November 8, 2022

10 .

Who becomes 1st Indian player to score 1,000 T20I runs on 2022?

KL Rahul

Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli

Suryakumar Yadav

Correct Answer : Suryakumar Yadav

Star Indian batter "Suryakumar Yadav" on Sunday(6th Nov 2022) became the first Indian player to score 1,000 T20 International runs in a calendar year(2022). The batter accomplished this feat in his side's final Super 12 stage match against Zimbabwe at Melbourne.

In the match, Suryakumar put his perfect finishing touches to make sure India finished their innings on a high. He scored 61 not out of just 25 balls, consisting of six fours and four sixes. In 28 innings this year, Suryakumar has scored 1,026 runs at an average of 44.60..

Source : AIR

Published On : November 7, 2022