General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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1 .

Who unveiled The book titled, 'She Is–Women in STEAM' on 21st September 2022?

Prof. Ajay Sood and Mr. Alex Ellis

Pror. Rama Kanth and Prof. Vijay Sethi

Gita Gopinath and Devaki Jain

Mr. Gunvant Shah and Mr. Anindya Sinha

Correct Answer : Prof. Ajay Sood and Mr. Alex Ellis

The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Sood, and the British High Commissioner Mr. Alex Ellis unveiled the book She Is–Women in STEAM by ElsaMarie D’Silva and Supreet K Singh on September 21, 2022.

Marking the celebration of India's 75th year of Independence, the book honors 75 women in STEAM (fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) celebrating gender, leadership, and sustainable development in the fields of STEAM.

Narrating personal stories of courage, hope, and determination, this book talks about the personal and professional struggles of women who did not have it easy but who for sure are role models for every girl who aspires to work in one of these disciplines..

Source : PIB

Published On : September 22, 2022

2 .

Who has won the '2022 UN Interagency Task Force and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award' at the UN General Assembly, held at New York in USA?

IMED

IHSS

IHIP

IHCI

Correct Answer : IHCI

The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) has won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ at the UN General Assembly, held at New York in USA.

Reason : For its initiative to control and prevent hypertension under the government's National Health Mission.

This India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) initiative was launched in 2017 and expanded in a phased manner to cover more than 130 districts across 23 states..

Source : News on Air

Published On : September 22, 2022

3 .

India is set to host its maiden MotoGP World Championships race 2023 at which city?

Gurugram

Delhi

Noida

Bengaluru

Correct Answer : Noida

India is set to host its maiden MotoGP World Championships race at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida in 2023. MotoGP commercial rights owner Dorna and Noida-based race promoters Fairstreet Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to host the premier two-wheel racing event in India for the next seven years.

Riders from as many as 19 countries will participate in the event, which will give a push to trade and tourism in the country, besides generating employment.

Grand Prix of Bharat will witness top manufacturers like Yamaha, Honda, Ducati, KTM, and Aprilia participate in the race. The event will have Noida-based race promoters Fairstreet Sports (FSS) and they will work closely with the organizers to ensure the success of the tournament.

MotoGP also has plans to also introduce MotoE into the Indian racing scenario, which will not only be a first in Asia but a significant green initiative with net zero carbon emission.

The Buddh International Circuit was once home to the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, held for three consecutive years from 2011 till 2013, before it was discontinued due to financial, tax and bureaucratic hurdles..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : September 22, 2022

4 .

Who won the Chennai Open 2022 WTA 250 tennis singles?

Linda Fruhvirtova

Emma Raducanu

Carolina Alves

Viktoriya Tomova

Correct Answer : Linda Fruhvirtova

Linda Fruhvirtova survived a searing examination of her growing reputation as the next big Czech tennis star with a fine come-from-behind 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Magda Linette to clinch the WTA Chennai Open at the SDAT Tennis Stadium on Sunday(18th Sep 2022).

The triumph was the 17-year-old’s maiden Tour-level title as she became the youngest winner since Coco Gauff in 2021 (Parma) and the youngest Czech to do so since Nicole Vaidisova in 2006 (Strasbourg).

“I am pretty much in shock and don’t have the right words,” Fruhvirtova said on court, tearing up. “It’s unbelievable. Again, great atmosphere to play in and something I will always remember.”

It was Fruhvirtova’s second straight three-setter, and in the first set she seemed a step slower, having spent a good three hours more than Linette on court in this tournament.

Linette has a snappy feel to her game, a short backswing ending with a wristy flourish. She redirected Fruhvirtova’s pace expertly and her athletic ability meant she ran down practically every ball..

Source : Thehindu

Published On : September 22, 2022

5 .

Which Foundation honored 4 changemakers, with the 2022 Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards as a part of its annual Goalkeepers campaign?

Ford Foundation

United Nations Foundation

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Correct Answer : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 21st Sep 2022 announced the winners of its Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards. The foundation recognized the work of four remarkable changemakers to advance progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their communities and around the world:

* Radhika Batra(2022 Progress Award), co-founder of the nonprofit organization Every Infant Matters, which provides last-mile health solutions to disadvantaged children in India

* Zahra Joya(2022 Changemaker Award), a journalist from Afghanistan who founded and self-funded Rukhshana Media, an online news agency focused exclusively on covering issues that affect the women of Afghanistan.

* Vanessa Nakate(2022 Campaign Award), a climate justice activist from Uganda and founder of the Africa-based Rise Up Movement and the Green Schools Project

* Ursula von der Leyen(2022 Global Goalkeeper Award), president of the European Commission

The winners were announced at the Goalkeepers Awards Ceremony, which was attended by global leaders, influencers, and changemakers, and hosted by Tumelo Mothotoane, senior anchor at South African news broadcaster eNCA. Award presenters included Malala Fund co-founder and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai; and entertainer and founder of Unicorn Island, Lilly Singh. The ceremony featured special performances by George the Poet and Grammy-nominated singer and performer, Somi..

Source : PR Newswire

Published On : September 22, 2022

6 .

Who appointed as non-executive chairman of Yes Bank with effect from 20 September 2022, for a tenure of 3 years?

Rama Subramaniam Gandhi

Raghuram Rajan

Urjit Patel

Shaktikanta Das

Correct Answer : Rama Subramaniam Gandhi

* The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval to the appointment of Rama Subramaniam Gandhi as the Non-Executive (Part-time) Chairman of Yes Bank with effect from 20 September 2022, for a tenure of 3 years.

* He is currently serving as a financial sector policy expert and adviser.

* He served as an RBI deputy governor for three years from 2014 to 2017.

* He also served as a director of Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), Hyderabad..

Source : Mint

Published On : September 22, 2022

7 .

Which countries have signed an MoU to bolster defense cooperation and decided to enhance joint military exercises, training, co-production, and maintenance of equipment?

India and Italy

India and Egypt

India and China

India and South Korea

Correct Answer : India and Egypt

India and Egypt have inked a MoU to bolster defence cooperation while also deciding to enhance joint military exercises, training, co-production and maintenance of equipment.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Egyptian counterpart General Mohamed Zaki at a meeting in Cairo agreed to identify proposals for expanding cooperation between their defence industries in a time-bound manner.

“The MoU will pave the way for enhancing defence cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest. The two ministers also exchanged views on regional security and acknowledged the contribution of their countries to peace and stability in the world,” an official said on Tuesday(20th Sep 2022).

Singh also invited his Egyptian counterpart to the India-Africa Defence Dialogue and Indian Ocean Region defence ministers’ conclave to be held as part of 12th DefExpo in Gandhinagar between from October 18 to 22.

Defence minister Singh also called on President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who expressed appreciation that the bilateral military-to-military cooperation had reached a new level.

“Singh acknowledged that Egypt is among the most important trading partners of India in Africa and that the bilateral trade has expanded significantly..

Source : Times of India

Published On : September 21, 2022

8 .

Which country to host Women's T20 Asia Cup 2022 in October?

India

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

United Arab Emirates(UAE)

Correct Answer : Bangladesh

The Asian Cricket Council on Tuesday(20th Sep 2022) released the schedule for Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2022 which starts on October 1, 2022.

Reigning champion and host Bangladesh will face Thailand and India will kickstart its campaign against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the tournament.

The league stage will go on till October 11 while the semifinals will take place on October 13 and the final is scheduled to take place on October 15.

Here is the schedule of the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 :

* 1st October - Bangladesh vs Thailand (2 pm IST) / India vs Sri Lanka (6:30 pm IST)

* 2nd October - Pakistan vs Malaysia (2 pm IST) / Sri Lanka vs UAE (6:30 pm IST)

* 3rd October - Pakistan vs Bangladesh (2 pm IST) / India Malaysia (6:30 pm IST)

* 4th October - Sri Lanka vs Thailand (2 pm IST) / India vs UAE (6:30 pm IST)

* 5th October - UAE vs Malaysia (2 pm IST)

* 6th October - Pakistan vs Thailand (2 pm IST) / Bangladesh vs Malaysia (6:30 pm IST)

* 7th October - Thailand vs UAE (2 pm IST) / India vs Pakistan (6:30 pm IST)

* 8th October - Sri Lanka vs Malaysia (2 pm IST) / India vs Bangladesh (6:30 pm IST)

* 9th October - Thailand vs Malaysia (2 pm IST) / Pakistan vs UAE (6:30 pm IST)

* 10th October - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (2 pm IST) / India vs Thailand (6:30 pm IST)

* 11th October - Bangladesh vs UAE (2 pm IST) / Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (6:30 pm IST)

* 13th October - SF 1: Team 1 vs Team 4 (2 pm IST) / SF 2: Team 2 vs Team 3 (6:30 pm IST)

* 15th October - Final

Source : Sportstar

Published On : September 21, 2022

9 .

Who has been received the Prestigious "Priyadarshni Academy’s Smita Patil Memorial Award" in 2022?

Sonam Kapoor

Alia Bhatt

Kareena Kapoor

Deepika Padukone

Correct Answer : Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt has been awarded the Best Actor at the prestigious Priyadarshni Academy Smita Patil Memorial Award for her commendable contribution to Indian cinema at the 38th-anniversary celebrations of the premier non-profit, socio-cultural and educational organization, Priyadarshini Academy.

This rare honour is bestowed upon outstanding national and international recipients annually and awards global recognition for their unparalleled excellence and immense contribution to their respective fields.

This year, exceptional achievers were felicitated virtually by Union Ministers, Govt. of India, at the Academy’s Awards presentation ceremony through a webinar scheduled for September 19, 2022.

Source : Koimoi

Published On : September 21, 2022

10 .

Who is the Indian javelin thrower won the silver medal at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Morocco (September 2022)?

Nishad Kumar

Devendra Jhajaria

Mariyappan Thangavelu

Sundar Singh Gurjar

Correct Answer : Devendra Jhajaria

Indian javelin thrower, Devendra Jhajharia has clinched a silver medal in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, in Morocco. Paralympics gold medalist Devendra threw the javelin to a distance of 60.97 meters to capture the silver.

* Devendra is a three-time Paralympics medalist. While 2020 Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Nishad Kumar won the gold medal in the men’s T47 high jump, javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Devendra Jhajharia bagged gold and silver respectively in F46 category.

* India has so far won 3 gold medals, two silver, and a bronze in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Morocco. Other medalists for India include Neeraj Yadav (F55/56 discus- Gold), Anil Kumar (T54 100m- Silver), and Ranjeet Bhati (F57 javelin- Bronze)..

Source : Theprint

Published On : September 21, 2022