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 .

What is the name of India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier that was delivered to the Indian Navy 28th July 2022?

Vikrant

Yuva

Surya

Vikram

Correct Answer : Vikrant

Indian Navy took the delivery of the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'Vikrant' from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi on Thursday(28th July 2022).

"Indian Navy has created maritime history today by taking delivery of the prestigious Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (AC) 'Vikrant from her builder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. Designed by the Indian Navy's in-house Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built by CSL, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of Shipping (MoS), the carrier is christened after her illustrious predecessor, India's first Aircraft Carrier which played a vital role in the 1971 war. Coinciding with the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', the reincarnation of Vikrant is a true testimony to the country's zeal and fervour in pursuing capability build up towards enhanced maritime security," said the Indian Navy.

The 262-meter-long carrier has a full displacement of close to 45,000 tonnes which is much larger and more advanced than her predecessor.

The ship is powered by four Gas Turbines totalling 88 MW power and has a maximum speed of 28 Knots. Built at an overall cost of close to ₹ 20,000 crores, the project has been progressed in three Phases of contract between MoD and CSL, concluded in May 2007, Dec 2014 and Oct 2019 respectively. The ship's keel was laid in Feb 2009, followed by launching in Aug 2013..

Source : NDTV

Published On : July 29, 2022

2 .

Above what age Youngsters(youth) can now apply in advance to enroll in Voter's list?

15 Years

16 Years

17 Years

18 Years

Correct Answer : 17 Years

Those above the age of 17 can now apply in advance for getting enrolled in the voters’ list and need not wait to fulfil the pre-requisite criterion of attaining the age of 18 years on January 1 of a year, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Thursday(28th July 2022).

The electoral roll will be updated every quarter and eligible youngsters can be registered in the next quarter of the year in which they have attained the qualifying age of 18 years, according to the ECI.

The ECI, led by Chief Election Commissioner "Rajiv Kumar" and Election Commissioner "Anup Chandra Pandey", has directed the CEOs/EROs/AEROs of all states to work out tech-enabled solutions such that the youth are facilitated to file their advance applications with reference to three subsequent qualifying dates — April 1, July 1, and October 1 – besides January 1, the ECI statement said.

After getting registered, the youngsters will be issued an electoral photo identity card (EPIC), the ECI said..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : July 29, 2022

3 .

Who presented the Sir Winston Churchill Leadership Award to Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

Joe Biden

Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Emmanuel Macron

Boris Johnson

Correct Answer : Boris Johnson

British Prime Minister "Boris Johnson" on Tuesday(26th July 2022) presented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the Sir Winston Churchill Leadership Award, drawing comparisons between the two leaders in times of crises.

Zelenskyy accepted the award by video link during a ceremony at Johnson's London office that was attended by members of the Churchill family, Ukrainian Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko and Ukrainians who have received training from British soldiers.

Johnson recalled how Zelenskyy confirmed on February 24 that Russia had invaded, adding: “In that moment of supreme crisis, you faced a test of leadership that was, in its way, as severe as Churchill's challenge in 1940.”.

Source : Outlook India

Published On : July 28, 2022

4 .

Who launched a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the extent of 90%?

LIC

CSL

HSCC

ECGC

Correct Answer : ECGC

Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) has launched a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the extent of 90%.

Aim : To support small exporters under the Export Credit Insurance for Banks Whole Turnover Packaging Credit and Post Shipment (ECIB- WTPC & PS).

This scheme will benefit small-scale exporters availing of export credit with banks which hold the ECGC WT-ECIB covers..

Source : PIB

Published On : July 28, 2022

5 .

Which company signs MoU with "Aarav Unmanned Systems(AUS)" for drone solutions?

Tata Steel

JSW Steel

IISCO Steel

Jindal Steel and Power

Correct Answer : Tata Steel

Domestic giant "Tata Steel" on Wednesday(27th July 2022) said it has inked a pact with a Bengaluru-based startup for drone-based mining solutions for effective mine management.

The primary goal of this collaboration is to jointly develop and offer sustainable and end-to-end integrated solutions that will focus on efficiency, safety, and productivity of open cast mining operations.

"Tata Steel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aarav Unmanned Systems (AUS), a Bangaluru-based startup, providing end-to-end drone solutions... for effective mine management," the company said in a statement.

On the partnership, D B Sundara Ramam, vice president, Raw Materials, Tata Steel, said: Drone survey enabled digitalisation and other technology will assist in gathering impactful and actionable insights..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 28, 2022

6 .

Who has signed an MoU with renewable energy company" Greenko ZeroC" to make green hydrogen?

Coal India

Hindustan Petroleum(HP)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Power Grid Corporation of India(PGCI)

Correct Answer : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed(27th July 2022) a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with renewable energy company "Greenko ZeroC" to make green hydrogen, and to jointly pursue opportunities in renewables, and other derivatives of green hydrogen.

This MoU is in line with the government’s National Hydrogen Mission that aims to transform the country into a global green hydrogen hub, the company said. India is targeting to produce 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2030.

The energy major said that this MoU will contribute towards the mission of making Indi a green hydrogen hub.

The MoU, valid for two years, was signed between ONGC Director Onshore Anirag Sharma and Greenko CEO and Managing Director Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, in the presence of Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri.

ONGC is not the first government-backed entity to enter the green hydrogen sector. In April this year, state-backed oil manufacturing company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), engineering and construction conglomerate L&T and renewable energy company ReNew announced the signing of a term sheet to form a joint venture company to develop green hydrogen business in India..

Source : Business Today

Published On : July 28, 2022

7 .

Which country is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad?

France

China

Malaysia

India

Correct Answer : India

The 44th International Chess Olympiad, organised by Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), is just a day away from its opening ceremony on July 28, 2022, in Chennai. It has been an extraordinary journey by the government of Tamil Nadu to pull in such efforts and host India's first-ever International Chess Olympiad.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister "MK Stalin" rejoiced at the announcement, "Delighted that the Chess Capital of India is set to host the 44th Chess Olympiad! A proud moment for Tamil Nadu! Chennai warmly welcomes all the Kings and Queens from around the world! #ChessOlympiad2022.".

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 28, 2022

8 .

Which Indian state received the highest FDI equity inflow in the financial year 2021-22?

Delhi

Haryana

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Karnataka

Singapore, the USA, and Mauritius are the top three sources of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows to India, and these countries together accounted for around 61 per cent of the total overseas investment in the country during the financial year 2021-22, according to government data released on Thursday.

Singapore is the biggest source of FDI equity inflow into India, accounting for 27.01 per cent of the total inflow. With 17.94 per cent of the total FDI equity inflow, United States of America is the second biggest source.

The top 5 sectors receiving the highest FDI Equity Inflow during FY 2021-22 are Computer Software & Hardware (24.60 per cent), Services Sector (Finance, Banking, Insurance, Non Fin/Business, Outsourcing, R&D, Courier, Tech. Testing and Analysis, Other) (12.13 per cent), Automobile Industry (11.89 per cent), Trading 7.72 per cent and Construction (Infrastructure) Activities (5.52 per cent).

* The top 5 States receiving the highest FDI Equity Inflow during FY 2021-22 are Karnataka (37.55 per cent), Maharashtra (26.26 per cent), Delhi (13.93 per cent), Tamil Nadu (5.10 per cent) and Haryana (4.76 per cent).

During FY 2021-22 FDI has been reported from 101 countries, whereas, it was reported from 97 countries during the previous FY 2020-21..

Source : Theprint

Published On : July 28, 2022

9 .

Who will be India's Flag bearers at the opening ceremony of Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022?

PV Sindhu and Manpreet Singh

Mirabai Chanu and Amit Pangal

Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain

Harmanpreet Kaur and Ravi Kumar Dahiya

Correct Answer : PV Sindhu and Manpreet Singh

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced PV Sindhu and Manpreet Singh as India's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.

PV Sindhu is a two-time Olympic medallist, while Manpreet Singh is the captain of the men's hockey team, who had led the team to win the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

This came after Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee intimated IOA to name two flag bearers for the opening ceremony, one male and one female.

Published On : July 28, 2022

10 .

Which three Asian countries have been granted associate membership of ICC recently?

Mali, Ghana and Liberia

Angola, Niger, Sudan

Cambodia, Uzbekistan and Cote D'Ivoire

Cape Verde, Uganda and Somalia

Correct Answer : Cambodia, Uzbekistan and Cote D'Ivoire

The ICC awarded three new countries membership status on Tuesday(26 July 2022) during the ongoing ICC Annual Conference in Birmingham.

Cambodia and Uzbekistan from Asia, and Cote D'Ivoire from Africa, were all awarded Associate membership status, taking ICC's total members to 108 countries, including 96 Associates.

The two Asian teams take the total count of Asian countries to 25 while Cote D'Ivoire is the 21st country from Africa.

A major criteria to gain ICC Membership is detailed in 'Participation and domestic structures' of Clause 2.1 (d) of the ICC Membership Criteria. This includes having in place a proper structure with minimum team requirements for 50-over and 20-over tournaments, aside from clear junior and women's pathways..

Source : ICC

Published On : July 27, 2022