General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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1 .

Who released another self-help book, titled "Shinrin Yoku: The Rejuvenating Practice of Forest Bathing"?

Àlex Rovira and Pilarin Bayes

Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

Care Santos and Sonia Fernández-Vidal

Javier Ruescas and Gabriel García de Oro

Correct Answer : Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles

The authors Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles has released another self-help book, titled “Shinrin Yoku: The Rejuvenating Practice of Forest Bathing”.

‘Shinrin Yoku’, which translates as ‘forest bathing’, refers to taking mindful walks amidst nature to relieve stress and realign our energies.

The term was coined by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1982..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : July 11, 2022

2 .

Which Indian Aircraft Carrier has been successfully completed its fourth phase of Sea Trials in July 2022?

INS Vishal

INS Viraat

INS Vikrant

INS Vikramaditya

Correct Answer : INS Vikrant

India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant completed its fourth phase of sea trials on Sunday(10th July 2022), the Indian Navy said. The 40,000-tonne aircraft carrier, the largest and most complex warship to be built in India, conducted trials of major equipment and systems, including key aviation equipment.

The warship was built at a cost of around Rs 23,000 crore and its construction propelled India into a select group of countries having capabilities to build state-of-the-art aircraft carriers. The warship will operate MiG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31 helicopters, MH-60R multi-role helicopters.

It has over 2,300 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1,700 people, including specialised cabins to accommodate women officers. Vikrant has a top speed of around 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles.

The IAC is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59 metres. Its construction began in 2009. The warship has been built by Cochin Shipyard Limited(CSL)..

Source : News18

Published On : July 11, 2022

3 .

Which countries are began four-day naval exercise 'Sea Guardians-2' from the coast of Shanghai in July 2022?

China and India

China and Pakistan

China and Russia

China and Bangladesh

Correct Answer : China and Pakistan

The navies of China and Pakistan will commence a live-fire drill on Tuesday(7th July 2022) off the Shanghai coast as part of a four-day joint maritime exercise code named Sea Guardians-2, official media here reported on Monday(11th July 2022).

Fleets participating in the drill will set off from a military port in Shanghai for the scheduled sea area.

The joint exercise aims to enhance defence cooperation, exchange expertise and experience, deepen the traditional friendship between the two countries and militaries, and promote the development of the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Professional and technical exchanges, tug-of-war and basketball matches took place on Monday.

All-weather friends China and Pakistan on Sunday(10th July 2022) kicked off their 'Sea Guardians-2' drills off the Shanghai coast by deploying their new high-tech naval ships and fighter jets to "jointly deal with maritime security threats", as their navies stepped up cooperation in India's backyard, the Indian Ocean..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : July 11, 2022

4 .

With whom Nokia has partnered to set up the Nokia Center of Excellence in Networked Robotics?

IISc Bangalore

IISER Kolkata

IIT Delhi

IIT kharagpur

Correct Answer : IISc Bangalore

Nokia and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have jointly opened the Nokia Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Networked Robotics at IISc.

The CoE will promote interdisciplinary research involving robotics and advanced communication technologies in 5G and artificial intelligence (AI). The CoE will also develop use cases across industrial automation, agriculture and disaster management.

Nishant Batra, chief strategy and technology officer at Nokia said : “There is substantial untapped intellectual capability and competence in India, and our collaboration with a prestigious institution like IISc will enable exciting possibilities for industry and society.”

Prof Govindan Rangarajan, director at IISc, said : “Next generation communication technologies like 5G and 6G will contribute enormously to the growth of India’s economy. Our collaboration with a world-class company like Nokia will enable us to explore new frontiers for advanced technology research to benefit society as well as provide state-of-the-art training to our students to enable them to become technology leaders in the coming decades.”.

Source : India Times

Published On : July 11, 2022

5 .

Who has been appointed as the Managing Director of National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on 8th July 2022?

R. N. Singh

Vijay Kumar

Rajendra Prasad

Sandeep Kumar

Correct Answer : Rajendra Prasad

Rajendra Prasad was appointed the new Managing Director of the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) on July 8. He replaced Satish Agnihotri who led the project as the chairman and managing director of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). However, Agnihotri was removed from the post over corruption charges by the Railway Ministry on July 7th, 2022.

The order to terminate "Satish Agnihotri" from his service in the bullet train project came after the Lokpal court order of June 2. In the order, the court directed the CBI to probe charges of a ”quid pro quo” deal allegedly struck by him with a private company during his nine-year tenure in RVNL.

Agnihotri, a 1982 batch retired IRSE officer is accused of misusing his position and illegally diverting funds of Rs 1,100 crore to a private company, owned by the Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL). The RVNL also has a stake in the company.

It is reported that the company gave a house to him in Delhi and also awarded a job to his daughter at the company in favour of getting the contracts.

The investigation agency will investigate the charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The CBI has been given time to submit its investigation report in six months or by December 12, 2022. A complaint of corruption was lodged against him on September 30, 2022..

Source : Newsroompost

Published On : July 11, 2022

6 .

Which bank signed(8th July 2022) a corporate setup to offer Shriram General Insurance's insurance products?

City Union Bank

State Bank of India

Indian Overseas Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank

Correct Answer : City Union Bank

City Union Bank (CUB) and Shriram General Insurance, on Friday(8th July 2022), signed a corporate agency agreement, where the bank will distribute the latter’s insurance products through its network of 727 branches across India.

Under this agreement, Shriram General Insurance will offer personal lines of insurance products such as motor, personal accident, home and travel, along with commercial lines of insurance products such as property, marine and engineering insurance to the bank’s customers. The agreement will help deliver enhanced customer experience by leveraging technology and augmenting the services distributed by the bank, says a release.

For general insurance, life insurance, and health insurance, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has allowed banks to form alliances with three different corporations. The bank and Shriram Insurance have recently formed a partnership.

In the beginning, the bank collaborated with the broking company Bharat Re Insurance Brokers (of the Shriram Group) to handle customers, assess risks, and settle claims. However, this is no longer present..

Source : Hhindubusinessline

Published On : July 11, 2022

7 .

Which Bank has introduced a Metaverse Virtual Lounge - Uni-verse, & Open Banking Sandbox environment in collaboration with Tech Mahindra?

Indian Bank

Canara Bank

Union Bank of India

Bank of Baroda

Correct Answer : Union Bank of India

Union Bank of India has announced the launch of a Metaverse Virtual Lounge & Open Banking Sandbox environment. This initiative is in partnership with Tech Mahindra.

Uni-verse, the bank’s Metaverse Virtual Lounge, will host product information and videos in the initial phase. Uni-verse will deliver a unique banking experience to customers by providing them information on the bank’s deposits, loans, government welfare schemes, digital initiatives etc. in a way as if they are in the real world.

The bank has also launched an Open Banking Sandbox environment through which it will collaborate with fin-techs and start-up partners for developing and launching innovative banking products.

A Manimekhalai, MD&CEO, Union Bank of India, affirmed the bank’s adoption of latest technologies including Metaverse to transform customers’ banking experience to another level, at the launch event organised in Mumbai. Nitesh Ranjan, Executive Director, Union Bank of India, reiterated the bank’s commitment of facilitating an innovative banking experience to its customers through the launch of Metaverse and Sandbox..

Source : Mint

Published On : July 10, 2022

8 .

Who wins Austrian Grand Prix 2022?

Charles Leclerc

Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas

Correct Answer : Charles Leclerc

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc won the Austrian Grand Prix 2022 over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with Lewis Hamilton completing the podium for Mercedes – after Carlos Sainz retired.

Leclerc took the lead when the Sprint winner and championship leader Verstappen pitted on Lap 12. Leclerc pitted much later, on Lap 27, and retook the lead with a pass on Lap 37. With Sainz challenging Verstappen for P2, the Dutchman pitted again on Lap 37.

Leclerc took his second stop on Lap 51 and retook the lead on Lap 53. With Sainz right on Verstappen’s tail, the Spaniard suddenly slowed – the fire at the rear of his Ferrari signalling the end of his race. That promoted Hamilton, who had battled from P8 to P4, to the final podium place.

Despite a late-race scare in which Leclerc reported his throttle pedal to be sticking, making downshifts difficult and allowing Verstappen to close to within 2.3s, he won for the first time since Round 3 at Melbourne, Verstappen missing out on a third-straight win at the Red Bull Ring.

POSITION	TIME	POINTS
1 Charles Leclerc LEC Ferrari	1:24:24.312	25
2 Max Verstappen VER Red Bull Racing	+1.532s	19
3 Lewis Hamilton HAM Mercedes	+41.217s	15
4 George Russell RUS Mercedes	+58.972s	12
5 Esteban Ocon OCO Alpine	+68.436s	10

Source : Formula1

Published On : July 10, 2022

9 .

Who won a seventh Wimbledon men's title and 21st Grand Slam crown with a four-set triumph over Nick Kyrgios?

Andy Murray

Carlos Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic

Correct Answer : Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic won a seventh Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam crown on Sunday(10th July 2022) with a four-set triumph over Nick Kyrgios, whose challenge angrily unravelled after a blistering start.

Top seed Djokovic won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) to equal Pete Sampras’s mark of seven titles at the All England Club and move within one of the men’s record of eight held by Roger Federer.

There was a brief stoppage in play when a protestor was ejected from the stadium for shouting ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ in reference to the welfare of the Chinese women’s tennis star.

The 35-year-old Serb is now one Slam ahead of Federer in the all-time race and just one behind Rafael Nadal’s record of 22 majors..

Source : News18

Published On : July 10, 2022

10 .

After A Gap Of Two Years, 2022 Kharchi Festival begins In which state?

Manipur

Meghalaya

Tripura

Nagaland

Correct Answer : Tripura

Kharchi Festival is back with all its pomp and fervour. This year, the festival will be celebrated with much grandeur as it was halted for the past two years due to the covid-19 pandemic.

* It is a 7-day-long celebration which will begin on July 7 and will end on July 13, 2022. The festivity will take place in Agartala, West Tripura district.

* Khar means sin and chi means cleaning. Therefore, it is known as the cleaning of sins festival. In Kharchi Festival, 14 deities are worshipped. The festivity will take place at Chaturdash Devata Mandie, located 8kn away from the celebration.

* The 14 gods which are prayed to during the festivity are Saraswati, Durga, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga, Kartikeya, Brahma, Ganesh, Ganga, Agni, Himadri, Prithvi, Samudra and Kamadeva.

* The festival begins with the head priest and others, carrying these 14 deities to the river. After the holy ceremony of bathing them is over, the idols are brought back to Chaturdash temple with flowers, petals and other elements which are used during the puja. Out of 14 idols, 11 idols are kept inside Andarmahal once the festivity gets over. Only three idols are worshipped throughout the year..

Source : Outlookindia

Published On : July 9, 2022