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

1 .

Who is wins gold medal in discus throw at Qosanov Memorial 2022?

A)

Navjeet Dhillon

B)

Seema punia

C)

Dani Stevens

D)

Kamalpreet Kaur

Correct Answer : Navjeet Dhillon

Indian women’s discus thrower Navjeet Dhillon clinched the gold medal at the Qosanov Memorial 2022 athletics meet, on Saturday(25th June 2022).

Navjeet, who is looking to seal her place in the Indian team for Commonwealth Games, won the women’s discus throw with a 56.24m effort. Local athlete Karina Vasilyeva (44.61m) and Uzbekistan’s Yulianna Shchukina (40.48m) followed Navjeet Dhillon on the podium.

A Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Navjeet has been provisionally named in India’s athletics squad for the Birmingham 2022 Games. However, she will have to produce good results in competitions ahead of the quadrennial event to confirm her CWG spot, according to the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

Overall, India won 14 medals on the day, including seven golds, an olympics.com report said.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor, a national record holder in men’s shot put, will have to produce good results in his event on Sunday to seal his place in the Commonwealth Games. Tokyo Olympian Dhanalakshmi Sekar will also be among the top Indian athletes competing on Sunday at the Qosanov Memorial 2022 athletics, which is a World Athletics bronze-level event..

Source : News18

Published On : June 28, 2022

2 .

Which private space sector 2 start-ups authorized to launch payload?

A)

China

B)

Russia

C)

France

D)

India

Correct Answer : India

The Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has started authorising Indian private firms, marking the beginning of private space sector launches in India. IN-SPACe is an autonomous, single window nodal agency; formed to promote, authorise, monitor and supervise the space activities of Non-Governmental Private Entities (NGPEs) in India.

Dhruva Space Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad and Digantara research & Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Bengaluru, were authorised by IN-SPACe on June 24 to launch their payloads.

Dhruva Space's Dhruva Space Satellite Orbital Deployer - (DSOD 1U), a technology demonstration payload, and Digantara's ROBust Integrating Proton Fluence Meter (ROBI), a Proton dosimeter payload, were authorised, an IN-SPACe statement said on Monday(27th June 2022).

The payloads would fly onboard PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) of PSLV-C53 scheduled to be launched on June 30, 2022. .

Source : Economic Times

Published On : June 28, 2022

3 .

The four-day Ambubachi Mela begins at the "Kamakhya Temple" in which state?

A)

Meghalaya

B)

Nagaland

C)

Tripura

D)

Assam

Correct Answer : Assam

Guwahati : The annual Ambubachi Mela at Assam’s famed Kamakhya Temple began on Wednesday(22nd June 2022) with devotees allowed to participate after a gap of two years.

As a part of the rituals, the temple doors were symbolically closed for four days with the ‘Pravritti’ on Wednesday(22nd June 2022), Maa Kamakhya Devalaya’s head priest or ‘Bor Doloi’ Kabinath Sarma said.

‘Nivriti’ or the opening of the door will take place on the morning of June 26, he said.

In view of the devastating floods in the state, the festival is being observed in a subdued manner this time.

“As the auspicious Ambubachi Mela begins from today, I pray to Maa Kamakhya to bless everyone with good health, happiness & prosperity, besides help us ward off all evils,” Chief Minister "Himanta Biswa Sarma" tweeted..

Source : The Print

Published On : June 28, 2022

4 .

Who is launches wearable ATM cards and offline UPI?

A)

paypal

B)

Acemoney

C)

Stripe

D)

Payoneer

Correct Answer : Acemoney

* Acemoney has launched UPI 123Pay payment and wearable ATM cards.

* UPI 123Pay : Allow people to carry out cashless transactions without smartphones or internet connections by using feature phones only.

* Wearable ATM cards : It is designed as key chains and rings that allows people to carry out cashless transactions without ATM cards and phones.

* Acemoney is India's first company to launch UPI 123Pay services in Malayalam and Tamil.

* RBI had launched UPI 123Pay in March 2022..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : June 28, 2022

5 .

Which Finance company get Prepaid Payment Instrument licence from RBI in June 2022?

A)

Infinity Finances

B)

Shanky Finance

C)

Mufin Finance

D)

Muthoot Finance Ltd.

Correct Answer : Mufin Finance

One of the top NBFCs, Mufin Finance, has received preliminary authorisation from the RBI to issue semi-closed prepaid payment instruments. Digital banks, fintech companies, and major consumer-facing applications are able to introduce features like digital payment solutions for lending thanks to a semi-closed PPI licence. Following well-known companies like Bajaj Finserve, Manapurram, and Paul Merchants, Mufin Finance is the fourth NBFC to get a similar licence from the RBI.

* The company is currently putting the groundwork in place for the launch of MufinPay, a digital payment solution that will support its lending operation.

* Mufin Finance, which was founded in 2016, wants to use the MufinPay platform to better service its 50,000+ customers and bring on new users.

* Digital wallets, smart cards, magnetic chips, and vouchers are all examples of PPI. PPI serves as a store of value that may be used to purchase products and services as well as transfer money.

* PPIs come in the shape of gift cards, payment wallets, smart cards, and vouchers. Debit cards, on the other hand, can only be issued to banks and require an open PPI licence.

* Last August, the RBI approved expanded PPI usage, including cash withdrawal of fully KYC PPI. Recent limits on lending through non-bank PPIs were put in place by the RBI..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : June 28, 2022

6 .

Which country launches a solid-fueled rocket, "Zuljanah" into space?

A)

Israel

B)

Iran

C)

Ukraine

D)

North Korea

Correct Answer : Iran

Iran has launched a solid-fueled rocket into space. Defense Ministry Spokesman Ahmad Hosseini said Zuljanah, a 25.5 meter-long rocket, is capable of carrying a satellite of 220 kilograms that will ultimately gather data in low-earth orbit and promote Iran’s space industry. Zuljanah is named for the horse of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

However, it drew a rebuke from Washington ahead of the expected resumption of stalled talks over Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers. The White House said it is aware of Iran’s announcement and criticized the move as unhelpful and destabilizing. The White House said it is committed to using sanctions and other measures to prevent further advances in Iran’s ballistic missile program.

Iran, which long has said it does not seek nuclear weapons, maintains its satellite launches and rocket tests do not have a military component.

The launch comes just a day after the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, traveled to Tehran in a push to resuscitate negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program that have stalemated for months..

Source : News on Air

Published On : June 27, 2022

7 .

Who won the 2021 Golden Achievement Award by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Federation?

A)

Mahesh Bhupathi

B)

Somdev Devvarman

C)

Ramanathan Krishnan

D)

Vijay Amritraj

Correct Answer : Vijay Amritraj

Indian tennis great "Vijay Amritraj" has been named the 2021 recipient of the Golden Achievement Award by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and International Tennis Federation.

In recognition of his outstanding impact on tennis as a player, promoter, and humanitarian, Amritraj was honoured in London on Friday(24th June 2022).

“I’m humbled to receive this incredible award from the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the ITF for my life’s journey in a sport that I’ve loved all my life,” said Amritraj.

"This honour is really something I’m receiving on behalf of every Indian who has supported me over the years. I’ve had the privilege of representing India on the world’s stage in our sport. I hope this is inspiring for more players from India to come out and hit the international stage," he added.

"For five decades, Vijay Amritraj has competed valiantly, opened doors and spread goodwill through tennis. We are honoured to join the International Tennis Federation in recognizing his immense contributions around the world,” said Todd Martin, CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

“As a player, humanitarian, and ambassador, Vijay has put his passion for tennis and people into action to make a difference in growing the sport and helping those in need. He is a profoundly deserving recipient of the Golden Achievement Award.”.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : June 27, 2022

8 .

Which state clinches first ever Ranji Trophy title against Mumbai in June 2022?

A)

Madhya Pradesh

B)

Punjab

C)

Karnataka

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

In Ranji Trophy Final, Madhya Pradesh defeated Mumbai by six wickets to win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru 26th June 2022.

Needing 108 runs to win in the second innings, the Aditya Shrivastava-led Madhya Pradesh took just 29.5 overs to achieve the target riding on Shubham Sharma's 30 and Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 30.

Sharma and Patidar had also scored centuries in the first innings along with Yash Dubey. With the ball, Kumar Kartikeya picked up four wickets as Madhya Pradesh bowled Mumbai out for 269 in the first session of Day 5.

Mumbai's Suved Parkar scored 51 off 58 while Sarfaraz Khan added 45 but Mumbai kept losing wickets at regular intervals to be bundled out for 269..

Source : News On Air

Published On : June 27, 2022

9 .

Which state has celebrated the 'Sao Joao' festival in India?

A)

Goa

B)

Assam

C)

Meghalaya

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Goa

The people of Goa has celebrated(24th June 2022) the "Sao Joao" festival, the feast of St John the Baptist with traditional enthusiasm after a two-year coronavirus-induced gap.

The festival is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, who baptised Lord Jesus on the river of Jordan and is celebrated at the onset of monsoon. Siolim, a village in North Goa, hosts a traditional canoe parade on the occasion of Sao Joao.

About the festival :

A large number of people participated in the boat parade in Siolim village of Goa’s Bardez taluka, marking the beginnng of revelry in the ‘Sao Joao’ festival.

Traditionally, people jump into the well but since the wells are fast disappearing, people prefer to celebrate it in swimming pools. The festival is marked to herald the monsoon season in the state every year in June. People are often seen having a great time by enjoying and dancing in the artificial rain which adds charm to the celebrations..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : June 27, 2022

10 .

Which company has commissioned India's largest floating solar power project of 101.6 Megawatt Peak (MWp) in Kerala backwaters?

A)

Adani Group

B)

Azure Power Global Limited

C)

Tata Power Solar Systems

D)

Websol Energy Systems Ltd.

Correct Answer : Tata Power Solar Systems

Tata Power Solar Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has accomplished a remarkable feat by commissioning India's largest floating solar power project in Kayamkulam, Kerala on a 350-acre water body, backwaters area, having an installed capacity of 101.6 Megawatt Peak.

This installation was completed within the stipulated period, despite the arduous challenges of variable water depths, high sea tides, and severe water salinity concerns faced throughout the project's construction duration.

Tata Power Solar successfully built a scaffolding platform on the water body to make the entire solar plant float on water. This project is the first one in the Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) through Power Purchase Agreement category. This plant boasts a floating inverter platform having a 5 Megawatt (MW) capacity.

The large-scale installation and commissioning of this 101.6 MWp capacity solar plant have been the fastest in the FSPV category, with ready a Commercial Operation Date (CoD) certification, which means the project has been nodded as complete and operational. The entire project is anchored to the waterbed of Kerala backwater using 134 cast pile foundations that are bored to a depth of 20 meters underwater to support the Central Monitoring and Control Stations (CMCS) and the 33/220 kilovolts switchyard. All this was done by dredging soil strata underwater, wherein the high groundwater was also a deterrent..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 27, 2022