General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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1 .

Which coutry has launches "Wentian" second of its three space station modules?

China

Japan

Russia

South Korea

Correct Answer : China

China on Sunday(24th July 2022) launched the second of three modules to its permanent space station, in one of the final missions needed to complete the orbiting outpost by year’s end.

A live feed on state broadcaster CCTV showed the 23-tonne Wentian (“Quest for the Heavens”) laboratory module launching on the back of China’s most powerful rocket, the Long March 5B, at 2:22 p.m. (0622 GMT) from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on the southern island of Hainan.

Space agency staff, seen on the live feed observing the progress of the launch from a control room, cheered and applauded when the Wentian separated from the rocket about 10 minutes after the launch.

China began constructing the space station in April 2021 with the launch of the Tianhe module, the main living quarters, in the first of 11 crewed and uncrewed missions in the undertaking.

The Wentian lab module, 17.9 metres (59 feet) long, will be where astronauts can carry out scientific experiments, along with the other lab module yet to be launched – Mengtian (“Dreaming of the Heavens”)..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : July 25, 2022

2 .

Which countries are conducting "Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX)" on 23 July 2022 in Andaman Sea?

France and India

UAE and India

Japan and India

Russia and India

Correct Answer : Japan and India

A Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) was conducted between Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and Indian Navy on 23 Jul 2022 in Andaman Sea. INS Sukanya, an offshore patrol vessel and JS Samidare, a Murasame class destroyer, undertook various exercises including seamanship activities, aircraft operations and tactical manoeuvres as part of the operational interaction.

The two countries have been carrying out regular exercises in IOR towards reinforcing maritime association. The exercise were aimed at enhancing interoperability and streamlining seamanship and communication procedures. This exercise is part of the ongoing efforts between the two navies towards ensuring safe and secure international shipping and trade in Indian Ocean Region..

Source : PIB

Published On : July 25, 2022

3 .

Who was the first Indian to win silver in the World Athletics Championships 2022?

Arshad Nadeem

Neeraj Chopra

Abhinav Bindra

Gagan Narang

Correct Answer : Neeraj Chopra

Olympic champion "Neeraj Chopra" scripted yet another history as he became only the second Indian and first male track and field athlete to win a medal in the World Championships by clinching silver in the javelin throw final here.

The 24-year-old Chopra, who had come into the showpiece as a hot medal favourite, produced a best throw of 88.13m to finish second.

Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George was the first Indian to win a medal—bronze—in the World Championships in the 2003 edition in Paris.

Chopra began with a foul throw and had 82.39m and 86.37m to be at fourth after three rounds. He got his rhythm back with a big fourth round throw of 88.13m, his fourth career-best effort, to jump to second place, which he held on to till the end. His fifth and sixth throws were fouls.

Defending champion Anderson Peters of Grenada won gold with a best throw of 90.54m while Olympic silver winner Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic took the bronze with 88.09m.

Chopra had topped the Group A qualification round and qualified for the final at second place behind Peters by sending his spear to 88.39m for his third career-best throw. Peters had topped Group B with an effort of 89.91m..

Source : Tribune India

Published On : July 25, 2022

4 .

What is the name of the new mobile banking app launched by Canara Bank on 22 July 2022?

Canara a1

Canara ai1

Canara a1z

Canara a2z

Correct Answer : Canara ai1

Canara Bank launched a mobile banking app - Canara ai1 - on Friday(22nd July 2022). “E-transactions for Everyone, Everywhere, Everytime,” is the core vision, said L V Prabhakar, MD and CEO of the bank. The app is available in 11 languages to cater to multiple sections of the society in their preferred language.

The app has advanced features such as intuitive UI and UX with multiple themes and customised menus which can be personalised as per the user’s choice. It also has security features like device binding, malware detection, detection of remote administration tools and a dynamic keyboard to provide safe and secure banking. The users not having accounts with the bank can also use the shopping facility available on Canara ai1. The app enables customers to use traditional, modern and financial services through digital mode with features for all age groups..

Source : New indian Express

Published On : July 23, 2022

5 .

Which Insurance company has announced the launch of its add-on motor insurance cover, called 'Pay As You Consume'(PAYC)?

Acko General Insurance

Bharti AXA General Insurance

IFFCO Tokio General Insurance

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Correct Answer : Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance 21st July 2022 announced the launch of its add-on motor insurance cover, called ‘Pay As You Consume’ (PAYC). The company claims to be the first to launch ‘Pay As You Consume’ under the IRDAI’s Sandbox Regulations, and owing to the overwhelming response from customers, it has launched this as a full-fledged cover under motor insurance products. This usage-based motor insurance add-on cover is in alignment with IRDAI’s recent circular to allow PAYC under annual motor products.

It is a usage-based motor insurance add-on cover, can be opted by the customer along with the basic Own Damage (OD plan) under Package Product, Bundled and Standalone OD cover.

Customers can choose coverage based on their vehicle usage, further to which the premium will be calculated, i.e., kilometres driven annually.

Customers’ driving behaviour will be analysed based on a telematics device installed in the vehicle, driving metrics recorded on their “CARINGLY YOURS” mobile app (Company’s app), or information provided by them through a device, etc.

Source : Financial Express

Published On : July 23, 2022

6 .

Which malware attack caused 50 apps to be removed from Google Play Store in July 2022?

Adware malware

Worms malware

Rootkits malware

Joker malware

Correct Answer : Joker malware

Joker malware infected 50 apps on the Google Play Store, according to Zscaler Threatlabz. Google swiftly removed them from its app store. However, if you still happen to have any of them loaded on your smartphone, you must uninstall them right away and check out one of our top mobile antivirus programmes to clean your phone of any malware leftovers.

The Joker, Facestealer, and Coper malware families have recently been found to be spreading through apps, according to the Zscaler ThreatLabz team. The malicious apps were swiftly deleted from the Google Play Store when the ThreatLabz team immediately alerted the Google Android Security team of these newly discovered dangers.

What is Joker Malware?

Joker is one of the most well-known malware families that preys on Android mobile devices. Even though this particular malware is well known, it nevertheless manages to get into Google's official app store by periodically updating its trail signatures, which also includes updates to the virus's code, execution processes, and payload-retrieval techniques. In addition to stealing the victim's contacts, device data, and SMS messages, this virus aims to sign the victim up for pricey wireless application protocol (WAP) services.

To date, ThreatLabz has found more than 50 different Joker downloading apps on the Play Store. Together, these apps have been downloaded more than 300,000 times, and most of them fit into one of the following categories: Communication, Health, Personalization, Photography and Tools..

Source : Mint

Published On : July 23, 2022

7 .

Which actors won the Best Actor Award at the 68th National Film Awards 2022?

Suriya and Ajay Devgn

Jr NRT and Prabhas

Vikram and Rana

Amir Khan and Puneeth Rajkumar

Correct Answer : Suriya and Ajay Devgn

The winners of the 68th National Film Awards 2022 were announced 22nd July 2022 in New Delhi. Established in 1954, the prestigious awards are administered by the Government of India’s Directorate of Film Festivals. Because of Covid-19-related delays, this year’s ceremony honoured films from 2020, across several categories.

Earlier 22nd July 2022, a 10-member jury led by filmmaker Vipul Shah met Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur and submitted its report on the 68th National Film Awards.

Feature Films :

* Best Feature Film: Soorarai Pottru

* Best Director: Sachy, Ayyappanum Koshiyum

* Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Tanhaji

* Best Actor: Suriya for "Soorarai Pottru" and Ajay Devgn for "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior".

* Best Actress: Aparna Balamurali, Soorarai Pottru

* Best Supporting Actor: Biju Menon, Ayyappanum Koshiyam

* Best Supporting Actress: Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli, Sivaranjaniyum Innam Sila Pengallum

* Best Screenplay: Soorarai Pottru, Shalini Usha Nair and Sudha Kongara

* Best Screenplay (Dialogue Writer): Madonne Ashwin, Mandela

* Best Music Direction (Songs): Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Thaman S

* Best Music Direction (Background Music): Soorarai Pottru, GV Prakash

* Best Male Playback Singer: Rahul Deshpande for Mi Vasantrao

* Best Female Playback Singer: Nanchamma, Ayyappanum Koshiyam

* Best Lyrics: Saina, Manoj Muntashir

* Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist): Jobin Jayan, Dollu

* Best Audiography (Sound Designer): Anmol Bhave, Mi Vasantrao

* Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track): Vishnu Govind and Sree Sankar for Malik

* Best Choreography: Sandhya Raju, Natyam

* Best Cinematography: Avijatrik, Supratim Bhol

* Best Costume Design: Nachiket Barve and Mahesh Sherla, Tanhaji

* Best Production Design: Anees Nadodi, Kappela

* Best Editing: Sreekar Prasad, Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum

* Best Make-up: TV Rambabu, Natyam

* Best Stunt Choreography: Rajasekhar, Mafia Sasi and Supreme Sunder, Ayyappanum Koshiyum

* Special Mention: Aimee Baruah for Semkhor, Vaanku, June, Kishore Kadam for Avwanchhit & Godakaath, and Varun Buddhadev for Toolsidas Junior

* Best Hindi Film: Toolsidas Junior

* Best Kannada Film: Dollu

* Best Malayalam Film: Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam

* Best Tamil Film: Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum

* Best Telugu Film: Colour Photo

* Best Haryanvi Film: Dada Lakhmi

* Best Dimasa Film: Samkhor

* Best Tulu Film: Jeetige

* Best Marathi Film: Goshta Eka Paithanichi

* Best Bengali Film: Avijatrik

* Best Assamese Film: The Bridge

* Best Child Artist: Anish Mangesh Gosavi for Tak-Tak

* Best Children’s Film: Sumi

* Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation: Talendanda

* Best Film on Social Issue: Funeral

* Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director: Mandela

Source : Indian Express

Published On : July 23, 2022

8 .

Which Bank approves Open, Cashfree Payments, PayNearby and Fairexpay for Cross-Border Payments?

State Bank of India

Central Bank of India

Reserve Bank of India

Asian Development Bank

Correct Answer : Reserve Bank of India

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved products of four entities after they tested acceptable under the second cohort of the regulatory sandbox for cross border payments.

In December 2020, the RBI had announced the opening of the second cohort, and had received 27 applications from 26 entities, of which eight entities were selected for the ‘Test Phase’.

Of those eight, four entities – payment solution providers, Cashfree Payments and Fairex Solutions; financial services provider Nearby Technologies,which operates PayNearby, and neo-banking unicorn, Open Financial Technologies - have been found viable within the boundary conditions defined during testing under the regulatory sandbox.

“The aforesaid entities have now exited the second cohort of the regulatory sandbox on ‘Cross-Border Payments’. The products found acceptable under this cohort may be considered for adoption by regulated entities subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements,” the RBI said in a statement..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : July 23, 2022

9 .

According to BIRAC India's 2022 report, India's bioeconomy is likely to reach how many billions by 2030?

USD 250 billion

USD 300 billion

USD 350 billion

USD 400 billion

Correct Answer : USD 300 billion

India's bioeconomy is likely to touch USD 150 billion by 2025 and over USD 300 billion by 2030, a report said on Tuesday(19th July 2022).

The India BioEconomy Report 2022, based on the data on biotech sector's contribution to the economy, has been brought out by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).

The report said the country's bioeconomy has reached over USD 80 billion in 2021, registering a 14.1 per cent growth over USD 70.2 billion in 2020.

It said that India generated USD 219 million of bioeconomy daily, adding USD 80.12 billion in 2021.

On an average, at least three biotech startups were incorporated every day in 2021 (a total of 1,128 biotech startups set up in 2021) and the industry crossed USD 1 billion in research and development spending. "A trebling within a year from USD 320 million to USD 1.02 billion," it added..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 23, 2022

10 .

The Asia Cup 2022 will be shifted to which nation from Sri Lanka?

UAE

Australia

England

South Africa

Correct Answer : UAE

The Asia Cup 2022, which was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, has been shifted to the UAE, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said here on Thursday(21st July 2022).

"Asia Cup will be in UAE, as it is the only place where there won't be rains," Ganguly told reporters after the Board's Apex Council meeting here.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday(20th July 2022) had informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the board will not be in a position to host the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 because of the economic and political crisis in the country.

The development comes after the SLC recently postponed the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) due to the ongoing crisis.

Asia Cup is slated to be held from August 27 to September 11 and will be played in the T20 format..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : July 22, 2022