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

1 .

Who has clinched women's gold at Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan?

A)

Swati Singh

B)

Mirabai Chanu

C)

Harshada Garud

D)

Santoshi Matsa

Correct Answer : Harshada Garud

Fast-rising Indian lifter "Harshada Garud" won the women's 45kg "gold" at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent.
The 18-year-old claimed the yellow metal with an aggregate of 157kg (69kg+88kg) on Monday(18th July 2022). The total effort was four kgs better than her junior world championship title-winning lift of 153kg (70kg+83kg), which she had recorded in May.

Soumya Dalvi bagged the bronze in the 45kg youth event.

The youth world championship bronze medallist heaved 145kg (63kg+82kg) to make the podium.

In the men's 49 kg youth event, L Dhanush won the bronze in the snatch section with an 85 kg effort.

However, the Indian finished fourth overall with a best effort of 185kg (85kg+100kg)..

Source : Times of India

Published On : July 20, 2022

2 .

Which city to host 2028 Summer Olympic Games?

A)

Chicago

B)

Berlin

C)

London

D)

Los Angeles

Correct Answer : Los Angeles

The 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, United States. The opening ceremony for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will take place on July 14, 2028, and continue till July 30.

However, Los Angeles has previously hosted the Olympics in 1984 and 1932. The LA28 Games will feature more than 3,000 hours of live sport across 800 events in more than 40 sports. 15,000 athletes are expected to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, according to LA 28.

Meanwhile, the Paralympic Games will begin in Los Angeles on August 15, 2028, and end on August 27. This will be the first time that Los Angeles will be hosting the Paralympic Games. It must be noted that the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France.

Published On : July 20, 2022

3 .

Who is released the book "BEYOND THE MISTY VEIL", Temple Tales of Uttarakhand written by Ms Aradhana Johri (Senior IAS)?

A)

Harish Rawat

B)

Baby Rani Maurya

C)

Pushkar Singh Dhami

D)

Pramod Sawant

Correct Answer : Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released the book “BEYOND THE MISTY VEIL”, Temple Tales of Uttarakhand written by Ms Aradhana Johri (Senior IAS) on the temples of Uttarakhand. This book will be known as an authentic introduction to the divine temples of Uttarakhand in the country and abroad.

Former IAS officer Aradhana Johri who had served earlier as the District Magistrate of Nainital.

The book based on the mythological temples of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand informs us about our culture and mythology. Apart from Chardham, religious tourism should also be promoted. The book talks about the temples of Uttarakhand, their significance and the tales associated with them.

This will connect the main temples coming in different areas of the state and will promote religious tourism by developing them in the form of circuits.

Published On : July 20, 2022

4 .

Which country Cricketer Tamim Iqbal Announces Retirement From T20Is?

A)

india

B)

Afghanistan

C)

Bangladesh

D)

Pakistan

Correct Answer : Bangladesh

Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals following his side's 50-over series win against the West Indies.

Bangladesh swept the three-match ODI series on Saturday(16th July 2022).

"Please consider me retired from T20Is from 17th July 2022. Thank you everyone," Tamim wrote on his official Facebook page.

He played his last T20 International in March 2020.

The 33-year-old has played 78 T20 Internationals, scoring 1758 runs at an average of 24.08.

In January, Tamim had taken a six month break from the shortest format but he did feature in a domestic tournament during that period.

Tamim is one of the best openers to have come out of Bangladesh, having scored 5082 runs in Tests and 7943 runs in ODIs..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : July 20, 2022

5 .

Launch of WhatsApp banking service by Which bank?

A)

Indian Bank

B)

State Bank of India

C)

Central Bank of India

D)

Union Bank of India

Correct Answer : State Bank of India

In a move to make banking easier for its customers, India’s largest public sector lender, State Bank of India or SBI has launched its WhatsApp Banking services, it said in a Twitter post. SBI customers can avail certain banking services from the lender using WhatsApp, which may come in handy for many as they do not have to download the app or go to the ATM anymore. This comes days after SBI chairman Dinesh Khara had revealed plans of the bank going the WhatsApp way.

SBI WhatsApp Banking services will be available to customers when they send a message saying ‘Hi’ on the number +919022690226, the bank said in the tweet. During a press meet o July 1, Khara had announced that SBI would launch its WhatsApp Banking services for customers soon but did not provide any details on to what services will be available. However, we now know after the launch that what services the customers can avail.

Step 1 : If you have not registered your account, you need to provide your consent first to get SBI banking services on WhatsApp with the number provided by the bank. An unregistered customer will receive the following message: You are not registered for SBI WhatsApp Banking services. To register and provide your consent for using these services, kindly send the following SMS WAREG A/c No to 917208933148 from your Registered Mobile No with the Bank. You can view the detailed T&C for these services on bank.sbi

Step 2 : Once you have registered, type ‘Hi’ SBI on the number +919022690226 or reply to the message you have received on WhatsApp saying “Dear Customer, You are successfully registered for SBI WhatsApp Banking services."

Step 3 : Once you have sent your message, you will receive this reply:

Dear Customer,

Welcome to SBI Whatsapp Banking Services!

Please choose from any of the options below.

1. Account Balance

2. Mini Statement

3. De-register from WhatsApp Banking

You may also type your query to get started.

Step 4 : Choose from options 1 or 2 to check your account balance or get a mini statement of your last five transactions. You can also choose Option 3 if you want to de-register from SBI WhatsApp Banking.

Step 5 : Your account balance or mini statement will be displayed as per your choice. You can also type in your query if you have any.

State Bank of India also offers WhatsApp-based services to its credit card holders through the platform under the name of SBI Card WhatsApp connect. Through this, SBI credit card customers can check their account summary, reward points, outstanding balance, make card payments and more..

Source : News18

Published On : July 20, 2022

6 .

Which bank named "World's Best SME Bank" by Euromoney for second time?

A)

DBS bank

B)

Citibank

C)

POSB Bank

D)

United Overseas Bank

Correct Answer : DBS bank

Development Bank of Singapore Limited (DBS Bank) has been recognized as the ‘World’s Best SME Bank’ by Euromoney for the second time (the first time in 2018). The bank has established its position as a global industry leader in association with Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enhance growth and development.

DBS’ latest global best SME bank accolade comes from leading UK-based financial publication Euromoney, which has honoured DBS with the ‘World’s Best SME Bank’ title for the second time since 2018..

Source : PR Newswire

Published On : July 20, 2022

7 .

Which is the first IT company to publicly indicate interest in the government's direct distribution of spectrum for exclusive 5G networks?

A)

Tata Elxsi

B)

Infosys

C)

HCL Technologies

D)

L&T Technology Services

Correct Answer : L&T Technology Services

L&T Technology Services has become the first technology company to publicly express its interest in the government's direct allocation of spectrum for captive 5G networks.

It will obtain spectrum to set up a 5G non-public network to build use cases on the technology, chief executive Amit Chadha told ET. Apart from this, the engineering and research and development services firm will also deploy 5G solutions globally for parent Larsen & Toubro.

India recently issued rules for non-telecom enterprises to acquire spectrum directly from the telecom department for setting up private 5G networks..

Source : India Times

Published On : July 19, 2022

8 .

Which company on 18th July 2022 said it has partnered with US-based Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to meet its decarbonization goals?

A)

JSW Steel

B)

Tata Steel

C)

Essar Group

D)

Steel Authority of India

Correct Answer : JSW Steel

JSW Steel on Monday(18th July 2022) said it has partnered with US-based Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to meet its decarbonization goals.

JSW Steel has an ambitious target of reducing its carbon emission by 42 per cent by 2029-30 versus base year 2005.

According to a ministry document, the iron and steel industry globally accounts for around 8 per cent of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on an annual basis, whereas in India, it contributes 12 per cent to the total CO2 emissions.

Thus, the Indian steel industry needs to reduce its emissions substantially in view of the commitments made at the COP26 climate change conference.

Seshagiri Rao, Joint Managing Director of JSW Steel and Group CFO said, JSW Steel is partnering with BCG to accelerate its journey towards meeting emission targets..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 20, 2022

9 .

Who has launched an add-on feature for motor insurance Own Damage policies, named 'Pay as you Drive'?

A)

ICICI Lombard

B)

Go Digit General Insurance

C)

Reliance General Insurance

D)

Star Health and Allied Insurance

Correct Answer : Go Digit General Insurance

* Go Digit General Insurance has launched an add-on feature for motor insurance Own Damage policies, named ‘Pay as you Drive’.

* Customers who drive less than 10,000 Km per year on an average, will now pay less with this add-on.

* Digit will use odometer reading, telematics data and annual kilometer opted to give this discount (up to 25%).

* IRDAI has also permitted to the general insurance companies to introduce such tech-enabled concepts in motor OD policies.

Source : Mint

Published On : July 19, 2022

10 .

Which West African country has reported its first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus?

A)

Mali

B)

Niger

C)

Gambia

D)

Ghana

Correct Answer : Ghana

Ghana, a country in West Africa, has officially confirmed two cases of the deadly Marburg virus. The two patients, both deceased, tested positive for the highly infectious virus in the southern Ashanti region of Ghana. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the same in a statement on July 17, 2022. The two Malburg cases in Ghana were unrelated.

Marburg is a highly infectious viral hemorrhagic fever, which belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus disease and has a fatality ratio of up to 88 percent. Marburg virus symptoms include high fever, severe headache and malaise.

Published On : July 19, 2022