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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 .
Who launched the book "Swadhinta Sangram na 75 Shoorveero" in Gujarati?
A)
G. Kishan Reddy
B)
Shobha Karandlaje
C)
Ramesh Bidhuri
D)
Meenakshi Lekhi

Correct Answer :   Meenakshi Lekhi

Union Minister of Culture, "Meenakshi Lekhi" has launched the book the titled, “Swadhinta Sangram na 75 Shoorveero” in Gujarati.
 
This book is a page-long summary of 75 freedom fighters of India like- Tirupur Kumaran from Tamil Nadu who saved the Flag.
 
It is a part of the "Swadhinta Ka Amrit Mahotsav" to mark the 75th year of the country's Independence.
 
The book is published by the Hindu Spiritual & Service Foundation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat..

Source : Theprint

Published On : July 11, 2022
2 .
What is the name of the 94-year-old woman who won gold in 100m at the World Masters Athletics Championships 2022?
A)
Bhawani Mehta
B)
Bhagwani Devi
C)
Bhagwani Ram
D)
Gurpreet Sandhu

Correct Answer :   Bhagwani Devi

The 94-year-old Bhagwani Devi Dagar won a gold and 2 bronze for India at the World Masters Athletics championships 2022 in Tampere, Finland on July 10, 2022.
 
By this, the athlete proved age is just a number you can achieve anything in your life at any point. The 94-year-old from Haryana ran 100 meters in 24.74 seconds to clinch the gold. She won a bronze medal in shot put as well..

Source : Sportstiger

Published On : July 11, 2022
3 .
Who won Wimbledon 2022 Women's Singles Final?
A)
Tatjana Maria
B)
Ons Jabeur
C)
Elena Rybakina
D)
Simona Halep

Correct Answer :   Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina created history by becoming the first Asian woman to win the Wimbledon title on July 9, 2022. She also became the first-ever player from Kazakhastan to win Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon when she beat the Tunisian player Ons Jabeur by 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the Wimbledon women's singles final that lasted for 1 hour and 48 minutes.

The 23-year-old also became the youngest player to lift the Wimbledon title since 21-year-old Petra Kvitova won the title in 2011..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : July 11, 2022
4 .
Who released another self-help book, titled "Shinrin Yoku: The Rejuvenating Practice of Forest Bathing"?
A)
Àlex Rovira and Pilarin Bayes
B)
Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
C)
Care Santos and Sonia Fernández-Vidal
D)
Javier Ruescas and Gabriel García de Oro

Correct Answer :   Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

The authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles has released another self-help book, titled “Shinrin Yoku: The Rejuvenating Practice of Forest Bathing”.
 
‘Shinrin Yoku’, which translates as ‘forest bathing’, refers to taking mindful walks amidst nature to relieve stress and realign our energies.
 
The term was coined by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1982..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : July 11, 2022
5 .
Which Indian Aircraft Carrier has been successfully completed its fourth phase of Sea Trials in July 2022?
A)
INS Vishal
B)
INS Viraat
C)
INS Vikrant
D)
INS Vikramaditya

Correct Answer :   INS Vikrant

India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant completed its fourth phase of sea trials on Sunday(10th July 2022), the Indian Navy said. The 40,000-tonne aircraft carrier, the largest and most complex warship to be built in India, conducted trials of major equipment and systems, including key aviation equipment.
 
The warship was built at a cost of around Rs 23,000 crore and its construction propelled India into a select group of countries having capabilities to build state-of-the-art aircraft carriers. The warship will operate MiG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31 helicopters, MH-60R multi-role helicopters.
 
It has over 2,300 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1,700 people, including specialised cabins to accommodate women officers. Vikrant has a top speed of around 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles.
 
The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59 metres. Its construction began in 2009. The warship has been built by Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL)..

Source : News18

Published On : July 11, 2022
6 .
Which countries are began four-day naval exercise 'Sea Guardians-2' from the coast of Shanghai in July 2022?
A)
China and India
B)
China and Pakistan
C)
China and Russia
D)
China and Bangladesh

Correct Answer :   China and Pakistan

The navies of China and Pakistan will commence a live-fire drill on Tuesday(7th July 2022) off the Shanghai coast as part of a four-day joint maritime exercise code named Sea Guardians-2, official media here reported on Monday(11th July 2022).
 
Fleets participating in the drill will set off from a military port in Shanghai for the scheduled sea area.
 
The joint exercise aims to enhance defence cooperation, exchange expertise and experience, deepen the traditional friendship between the two countries and militaries, and promote the development of the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
 
Professional and technical exchanges, tug-of-war and basketball matches took place on Monday.
 
All-weather friends China and Pakistan on Sunday(10th July 2022) kicked off their 'Sea Guardians-2' drills off the Shanghai coast by deploying their new high-tech naval ships and fighter jets to "jointly deal with maritime security threats", as their navies stepped up cooperation in India's backyard, the Indian Ocean..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : July 11, 2022
7 .
With whom Nokia has partnered to set up the Nokia Center of Excellence in Networked Robotics?
A)
IISc Bangalore
B)
IISER Kolkata
C)
IIT Delhi
D)
IIT kharagpur

Correct Answer :   IISc Bangalore

Nokia and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have jointly opened the Nokia Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Networked Robotics at IISc.
 
The CoE will promote interdisciplinary research involving robotics and advanced communication technologies in 5G and artificial intelligence (AI). The CoE will also develop use cases across industrial automation, agriculture and disaster management.
 
Nishant Batra, chief strategy and technology officer at Nokia said : “There is substantial untapped intellectual capability and competence in India, and our collaboration with a prestigious institution like IISc will enable exciting possibilities for industry and society.”
 
Prof Govindan Rangarajan, director at IISc, said : “Next generation communication technologies like 5G and 6G will contribute enormously to the growth of India’s economy. Our collaboration with a world-class company like Nokia will enable us to explore new frontiers for advanced technology research to benefit society as well as provide state-of-the-art training to our students to enable them to become technology leaders in the coming decades.”.

Source : India Times

Published On : July 11, 2022
8 .
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on 8th July 2022?
A)
R. N. Singh
B)
Vijay Kumar
C)
Rajendra Prasad
D)
Sandeep Kumar

Correct Answer :   Rajendra Prasad

Rajendra Prasad was appointed the new Managing Director of the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on July 8. He replaced Satish Agnihotri who led the project as the chairman and managing director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). However, Agnihotri was removed from the post over corruption charges by the Railway Ministry on July 7th, 2022.
 
The order to terminate "Satish Agnihotri" from his service in the bullet train project came after the Lokpal court order of June 2. In the order, the court directed the CBI to probe charges of a ”quid pro quo” deal allegedly struck by him with a private company during his nine-year tenure in RVNL.
 
Agnihotri, a 1982 batch retired IRSE officer is accused of misusing his position and illegally diverting funds of Rs 1,100 crore to a private company, owned by the Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL). The RVNL also has a stake in the company.
 
It is reported that the company gave a house to him in Delhi and also awarded a job to his daughter at the company in favour of getting the contracts.
 
The investigation agency will investigate the charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The CBI has been given time to submit its investigation report in six months or by December 12, 2022. A complaint of corruption was lodged against him on September 30, 2022..

Source : Newsroompost

Published On : July 11, 2022
9 .
Which bank signed(8th July 2022) a corporate setup to offer Shriram General Insurance's insurance products?
A)
City Union Bank
B)
State Bank of India
C)
Indian Overseas Bank
D)
IDFC FIRST Bank

Correct Answer :   City Union Bank

City Union Bank (CUB) and Shriram General Insurance, on Friday(8th July 2022), signed a corporate agency agreement, where the bank will distribute the latter’s insurance products through its network of 727 branches across India.
 
Under this agreement, Shriram General Insurance will offer personal lines of insurance products such as motor, personal accident, home and travel, along with commercial lines of insurance products such as property, marine and engineering insurance to the bank’s customers. The agreement will help deliver enhanced customer experience by leveraging technology and augmenting the services distributed by the bank, says a release.
 
For general insurance, life insurance, and health insurance, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has allowed banks to form alliances with three different corporations. The bank and Shriram Insurance have recently formed a partnership.
 
In the beginning, the bank collaborated with the broking company Bharat Re Insurance Brokers (of the Shriram Group) to handle customers, assess risks, and settle claims. However, this is no longer present..

Source : Hhindubusinessline

Published On : July 11, 2022
10 .
Which Bank has introduced a Metaverse Virtual Lounge - Uni-verse, & Open Banking Sandbox environment in collaboration with Tech Mahindra?
A)
Indian Bank
B)
Canara Bank
C)
Union Bank of India
D)
Bank of Baroda

Correct Answer :   Union Bank of India

Union Bank of India has announced the launch of a Metaverse Virtual Lounge & Open Banking Sandbox environment. This initiative is in partnership with Tech Mahindra.
 
Uni-verse, the bank’s Metaverse Virtual Lounge, will host product information and videos in the initial phase. Uni-verse will deliver a unique banking experience to customers by providing them information on the bank’s deposits, loans, government welfare schemes, digital initiatives etc. in a way as if they are in the real world.
 
The bank has also launched an Open Banking Sandbox environment through which it will collaborate with fin-techs and start-up partners for developing and launching innovative banking products.
 
A Manimekhalai, MD&CEO, Union Bank of India, affirmed the bank’s adoption of latest technologies including Metaverse to transform customers’ banking experience to another level, at the launch event organised in Mumbai. Nitesh Ranjan, Executive Director, Union Bank of India, reiterated the bank’s commitment of facilitating an innovative banking experience to its customers through the launch of Metaverse and Sandbox..

Source : Mint

Published On : July 10, 2022