General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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1 .

Which state has come first in Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2022 award under the large states category?

Haryana

Gujarat

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Correct Answer : Telangana

Telangana won the first prize under the large states category under the Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2022 which looks into the sanitation status of rural areas. Haryana was in the second position while Tamil Nadu was third. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu.

The Swachh Survekshan Gramin-2022 award ranks states and districts on the basis of their performance attained on key quantitative and qualitative Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin (SBM-G) parameters and engagement of the rural community in the improvement of their sanitation status.

Among smaller states and Union territories, Andaman and Nicobar secured the first position followed by Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and Sikkim..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : October 4, 2022

2 .

Who have clinched the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Watergen Open men's doubles title on 2nd October 2022?

Jean-Julien Rojer and Yuki Bhambri

Saketh Myneni and Ivan Dodig

Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop

Sander Arends and Ramkumar Ramanathan

Correct Answer : Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop

In tennis, India's Rohan Bopanna and his Dutch partner Matwe Middelkoop clinched the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Watergen Open men's doubles title, 2nd October 2022.

The top seeded Indo-Dutch pair notched up a 6-2, 6-4 victory over the third seeded Mexican-Argentine pair of Santiago Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the final.

It was Bopanna's third ATP title of the season and 22nd overall. The 42-year-old Indian had won two titles this season with compatriot Ramkumar Ramathan in Adelaide and Pune. It was also the first ATP Tour title for Bopanna and Middelkoop as a team.

The win is expected to push Bopanna, world No 22 in the doubles individual rankings, to the top 20 today. The Indo-Dutch pair was the top seed in Tel Aviv.

Meanwhile, former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic lifted the Tel Aviv Watergen Open men’s singles title after beating Marin Cilic in straight sets in the final. He defeated No. 2 seed Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4. It was his third title of the season and 89th overall. Djokovic is currently ranked No. 7 in the world while Cilic is presently ranked No. 14..

Source : AIR

Published On : October 4, 2022

3 .

India has signed an agreement with which country to export missiles, rockets & ammunition on 29th Sep 2022?

Brazil

Argentina

Armenia

Colombia

Correct Answer : Armenia

India will export missiles, rockets, and ammunition to Armenia after the recent clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The missiles will also include Indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher. India has signed this deal with Armenia to help them to depend on the country against their neighboring country Azerbaijan.

Key Points related to the Agreement between India and Armenia :

* India signed an order for arms export through a government-to-Government route through which the two nations inked contracts.

* The government has not revealed the exact value of the contract; however, it is estimated that India will supply weapons worth more than Rs 2,000 crore.

* India will also export Indigenous Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher.

* Pinaka has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and manufactured by indigenous private sector firms.

* India will also provide anti-tank rockets as well as a wide range of ammunition to Armenia under the bundled deal.

* This contract will push the efforts of the government to increase the export of weapons with policy reforms and active support the government.

* The center has also set a target to sell weapon systems worth Rs 35,000 crore abroad by 2025..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : October 4, 2022

4 .

Which Bank launched by WhatsApp banking services on 3rd Oct 2022?

Indian Bank

Bank of India

Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Union Bank of India (UBI)

Correct Answer : Punjab National Bank (PNB)

State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday(3rd Oct 2022) said it has introduced banking services through WhatsApp for both customers and non-customers.

In order to activate banking facility on WhatsApp, customers need to save the official PNB's WhatsApp number +919264092640 and initiate a conversation (on WhatsApp) by sending a hi/hello to this number, the bank said in a statement

The customers must ensure to check 'green tick' along with PNB's profile name on WhatsApp to ensure that this is a genuine WhatsApp banking account before initiating the conversation, the statement said.

At present, Punjab National Bank (PNB) would be offering non-financial services such as balance inquiry, last five transactions, stop cheque, request cheque book to its account holders through the WhatsApp banking service.

Other informative services that would be provided to both account and non-account holders include online account opening, enquire bank deposit/loan products, digital products, NRI services, locate branch/ATM, opt-in, opt-out options, it said..

Source : Mint

Published On : October 4, 2022

5 .

Which country to win the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 at the Sydney Superdome, Australia?

Belgium

China

Australia

United States

Correct Answer : United States

The United States defeated China (83-61) to win the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Basketball World Cup at the Sydney Superdome, Australia on Saturday(1st Oct 2022).

The Americans bagged their fourth title in a row and 11th in total and have also sealed a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A’Ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray were the star performers for the US. Wilson contributed 19 points and five rebounds while compatriot Gray got 10 points and an impressive eight assists.

For the Chinese, Yueru Li was the standout performer, with 19 points and 12 rebounds, only to finish on the losing end. In the other game, Canada 95-65 in the third-place game. Australia’s legend Lauren Jackson scored a stellar 30 points that helped the hosts past Canada 95-65 in the bronze medal match.

History of FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup :

* The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, also known as the Basketball World Cup for Women or simply the FIBA Women’s World Cup, is an international basketball tournament for women’s national teams held quadrennially. It was created by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

* Its inaugural game was in 1953 in Chile, three years after the first men’s World Championship. For most of its early history, it was not held in the same year as the men’s championship and was not granted a consistent quadrennial cycle until 1967.

* After the 1983 event, FIBA changed the scheduling so that the women’s tournament would be held in even-numbered non-Olympic years, a change that had come to the men’s tournament in 1970.

* Formerly known as the FIBA World Championship for Women, the name changed shortly after its 2014 edition. From 1986 through 2014, the tournament was held in the same year as the men’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, though in different countries.

* After the 2014 editions of both championships, the men’s event was rescheduled on a new four-year cycle (the latest in 2019) to avoid conflict with the men’s FIFA World Cup, but the Women’s World Cup remains on the same four-year cycle, with editions held in the same years as the men’s FIFA World Cup and the finals tournament played a few months after it.

* The 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup was held in Sydney, Australia..

Source : Sportstar

Published On : October 4, 2022

6 .

Who becomes 1st Indian cricketer to play 400 T20s?

MS Dhoni

Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli

Dinesh Karthik

Correct Answer : Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma became the first Indian cricketer to complete 400 appearances in the Twenty20 format during the second T20I against South Africa in Guwahati on Sunday(2nd Oct 2022).

The India skipper, making his 141st appearance in Twenty20 Internationals in the second game of the three-match series against the Proteas, marked the special occasion with a stroke-filled 43 off 37 balls, which included seven hits to the fence and one over it.

Rohit, who has led the Mumbai Indians to five titles in the Indian Premier League and was also part of the victorious Deccan Chargers side in 2009, is the most-capped Indian cricketer in the shortest format.

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik (368) is second on the list followed by Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni (361). Virat Kohli (354) and Suresh Raina (336) complete the top five..

Source : First Post

Published On : October 4, 2022

7 .

Who won the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022?

Daniel Ricciardo

Max Verstappen

Sergio Perez

Charles Leclerc

Correct Answer : Sergio Perez

Red Bull’s "Sergio Perez" won the Singapore Grand Prix 2022 at Marina Bay on Sunday(2nd Oct 2022).

Perez finished 7.5 sec ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who came at the second position. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz grabbed the third position. Perez’s teammate & Italian GP 2022 winner Max Verstappen finished seventh in the race. Hamilton secured ninth. Verstappen needed a win, and other results to go his way, to become world champion for the second successive time.

2022 Singapore Grand Prix race results :

Source : Motorsport

Published On : October 4, 2022

8 .

U-20 World wrestling champion, Who has won gold medal in women's 53kg wrestling at the National Games 2022?

Antim Panghal

Swati Sanjay

Hina Khalifa

Vinesh Phogat

Correct Answer : Antim Panghal

In the National Games 2022, under-20 World wrestling champion "Antim Panghal" won the gold medal in women's 53kg wrestling October 3, 2022.

Haryana's Antim Panghal, who made history in August by becoming the first Indian to become U20 world champion in women's wrestling, beat Priyanshi Prajapati of Madhya Pradesh by fall in the final.

Gujarat's Hina Khalifa and Swati Sanjay of Maharashtra won the bronze medals in the women's 53kg.

Meanwhile, Olympian gymnast Pranati Nayak picked up two gold medals at the Sama Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara.

The West Bengal gymnast collected her first gold - the uneven bars - in the morning and rounded off her campaign by clinching the floor exercise crown in the evening.

In men's 200m cycling, Ronaldo Singh, David Beckham, and Esow Alben clinched the three podium finishes.

In National Games, Services lead the medals tally with 51 medals including 23 Gold, 14 silver, and 14 bronze followed by Haryana with 49 medals including 22 gold, 16 silver, and 11 bronze. Uttar Pradesh has won 13 gold, 9 silver, and 8 bronze medals while Tamil Nadu has won 12 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze medals.

The National Games 2022 is being held across six cities, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar, in Gujarat. The National Games 2022 will conclude on the 12th of October..

Source : AIR

Published On : October 3, 2022

9 .

Which Indian-American has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the United States on October 2022?

Parag Agarwal

Kash Patel

Vivek Lall

Laxman Narasimhan

Correct Answer : Vivek Lall

Vivek Lall, an Indian-origin General Atomics CEO, is honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by US President Joe Biden with citation of 'With Grateful Recognition'.

The citation was given to Lall, who has done PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University in Kansas, by the AmeriCorps and the Office of the President. It was also personally signed by the President of the United States, as per the official statement.

AmeriCorps is a part of the US Government. The organisation aims to foster activities that bring Americans closer together to "serve communities." Dr Lall, an industry leader and scientific community titan works as Chief Executive at General Atomics.

The company is a global leader in the specialised fields of nuclear technology and has developed state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) like the Predator, Reaper and Guardian drones.

Lall, a son of an Indian diplomat, was one of the handfuls of individuals with Indian origins to have been invited to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the past year during his Washington visit.

Notably, before his leadership position in General Atomics, Dr Lall worked at other leading organisations like NASA, Raytheon, Boeing and Lockheed Martin; his experience and accolades have been considered unparalleled by many in the scientific community and by long-term industry watchers alike.

He is serving as a US Technical Team Member to the Noth Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Science and Technology (STO) with the Pentagon.

He was appointed in a critical advisory role to the US Cabinet Secretary heading the Department of Transportation, encompassing entities like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in 2018..

Source : Tribune India

Published On : October 3, 2022

10 .

What is the name of the first Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) inducted in IAF?

Apache

Prachanda

Dhruv

Mangusta

Correct Answer : Prachanda

In a big boost to its combat prowess, the Indian Air Force formally inducted the first indigenously developed multirole light combat helicopters (LCH), named Prachand, into its fleet at its Jodhpur base in Rajasthan in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

These helicopters are capable of destruction of enemy air defence, performing counter-insurgency operations, combat search and rescue tasks.

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were also present at the induction ceremony in the 143 Helicopter Unit at the Jodhpur base.

Speaking at the induction ceremony, Rajnath Singh said, “For a long time, there was a need for attack helicopters and during the Kargil war, its need was felt seriously. The LCH is a result of research & development for two decades. And its induction into the IAF is an important milestone in defence production.".

Source : Mint

Published On : October 3, 2022