Today GK, 2023 Latest General Knowledge Questions, Daily GK 2022

1 .

As per FICCI, what is the estimated GDP growth rate projection of India in FY23?

A)

7.4%

B)

7.8%

C)

8.3%

D)

8.9%

Correct Answer : 7.4%

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has estimated India’s GDP to grow at 7.4 percent in the financial year 2022-23 (FY23).

Published On : April 4, 2022

2 .

Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) report states that the overall unemployment rate in India fell to 7.6 percent in March 2022. Which state recorded highest unemployment rate during that period?

A)

Bihar

B)

Goa

C)

Punjab

D)

Haryana

Correct Answer : Haryana

As per the data from Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the overall unemployment rate in India fell to 7.6 percent in March 2022. This rate was 8.10 percent in February 2022. Haryana recorded the highest unemployment rate in March 2022, at 26.7 percent. Karnataka and Gujarat registered the least unemployment rate at 1.8.percent each in March, 2022.

Published On : April 4, 2022

3 .

Which team has won the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup?

A)

India

B)

Engalnd

C)

Australia

D)

New Zealand

Correct Answer : Australia

Australia beat England by 71 runs in the finals to claim their seventh Women’s World Cup on April 03, 2022, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand. Australia posted a record of 356 on the board. In reply, Nat Sciver waged a lone battle and remained unbeaten on 148 but it was not enough as England was bowled out for 285 in 43.4 overs.

Alyssa Healy of Australia scored 170 runs in the match, the highest individual score made by any cricketer, male or female, in the World Cup Final. She was also the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 509 runs.

The Player of the Tournament went to Alyssa Healy. Sophie Ecclestone of England was the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with 21 dismissals. The 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup was the 12th edition of the Women’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament was held in New Zealand from 4 March to 3 April 2022.

Published On : April 4, 2022

4 .

Who has won the female singles title of the 2022 Miami Open tennis tournament?

A)

Kaia Kanepi

B)

Maria Sakkari

C)

Simona Halep

D)

Iga Swiatek

Correct Answer : Iga Swiatek

Polish tennis star "Iga Swiatek" defeated Naomi Osaka of Japan, 6-4, 6-0. in the final match to claim the 2022 Miami Open tennis tournament. For SwiÄ…tek, this is her fourth career WTA 1000 title and the sixth singles title overall. Also, this is her 17th straight title win. The victory will now place Swiatek to the No. 1 spot in the women’s rankings.

With the victory, the 20-year-old Swiatek becomes only the fourth woman to win the Indian Wells and Miami tournaments back-to-back, a feat known as the “Sunshine Double” given the tournaments’ respective locations in California and Florida.

Published On : April 4, 2022

5 .

The first cross-border railway link between India and Nepal was the first broad-gauge passenger rail link between the two sides. By which state does this link connect the country with Nepal?

A)

Assam

B)

Haryana

C)

Bihar

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Bihar

35-km cross-border railway line linking Jaynagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal. This is the first broad-gauge passenger rail link between the two sides. The inaugural run of a train was flagged off on this line with a capacity of 1,000 passengers.

Published On : April 4, 2022

6 .

Who is the new Managing Director roped in for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in April 2022?

A)

Manoj Kumar

B)

Vikas Kumar

C)

Kiran Kumar

D)

Anil Kumar

Correct Answer : Vikas Kumar

The Delhi government on Wednesday(30th Apr 2022) appointed Vikas Kumar as the managing director (MD) of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), according to an official order.

VIKAS KUMAR APPOINTED NEW MD : Vikas Kumar, who is Director (Operations) in the corporation, will hold the post for a term of five years, said the order issued by the Transport Department of the Delhi government. "The Government of NCT of Delhi is pleased to appoint Vikas Kumar as managing director (MD) of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in accordance with terms of Article 130 of the Memorandum and Article of Association of DMRC Ltd for the period of five years with effect from 1st April 2022," said the order.

Source : India Today

Published On : April 4, 2022

7 .

Which state would be hosting 83rd National Table Tennis Championship 2022?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Maharashtra

C)

Meghalaya

D)

Himachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Meghalaya

Meghalaya is all set to host the 83rd National Table Tennis Championship 2022 scheduled to begin from April 18th till 25th, 2022 at SAI Indoor Training Centre, NEHU in Shillong.

Meghalaya Chief Minister "Conrad K Sangma" while interacting with media informed that the tournament is one of the biggest sports events that the State has hosted till date among others. This is the second time the biggest table tennis event is being hosted in the Northeast.

He further informed that the State is expecting close to 650 participants out of which 450 will be players and rest will be coaches and support staff. He added that the State is also expecting different officer bearers from different States including the Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana who is the president of the Haryana Table Tennis Association and is also responsible for this event taking place here.

This tournament is held keeping in mind the 50 year’s statehood celebration of the State, he added and said the cost of hosting this tournament is expected to be 1.5 crore rupees and a total of 10 players from the State is expected to participate in the event..

Source : News On Air

Published On : April 2, 2022

8 .

Which state become India's top vegetable producer in 2022?

A)

Uttarakhand

B)

Uttar Pradesh

C)

Punjab

D)

West Bengal

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has become the top producer of vegetables, getting back its first position by demoting West Bengal to the second position, with a difference of a million tonnes in production in 2021–22 Crop Year (CY) (July–June), after two years since 2020.

* Vegetable production in Uttar Pradesh is expected to be 29.58 million tonnes (mt) in the 2021–22 crop year (July–June), down from 29.16 mt in 2020–21, while West Bengal output is expected to dip to 28.23 mt in 2021-22 from 30.33 mt in 2020-21.

* Other top producers of vegetables as per the data in the current year 2021-22 include Madhya Pradesh at 20.59 mt, Bihar at 17.77 mt and Maharashtra at 16.78 mt.

Top fruit producer :

* Andhra Pradesh remains the top fruit producer. India’s horticulture output is likely to drop marginally by 0.4% to 333.25 mt in 2021–22 from the previous year (2020–21) as production of vegetables, spices, and plantation crops is set to decline.

* In 2021–22, Andhra Pradesh is expected to produce 18.01 million tonnes of fruit, up from 17.7 million tonnes in 2020–21. Maharashtra is anticipated to produce 12.3 million tonnes of fruit, up from 11.74 million tonnes in 2020–21.

Published On : April 2, 2022

9 .

Which bank will be acquiring Citibank's India consumer business for an amount of USD 1.6 billion (Rs 12,325 crores) in an all-cash deal?

A)

Axis Bank

B)

HDFC Bank

C)

ICICI Bank

D)

Union Bank of India

Correct Answer : Axis Bank

Citigroup has announced that "Axis Bank" will be acquiring Citibank’s India consumer business for an amount of USD 1.6 billion (Rs 12,325 crores) in an all-cash deal. This transaction will be including Citibank India’s consumer banking businesses, which include retail banking, credit cards, consumer loans, and wealth management.

* This transaction will also be including the sale of Citibank’s non-banking financial company consumer business, Citicorp Finance (India) Limited, which comprises a financing business that is asset-backed and also includes construction equipment and commercial vehicle loans, and a portfolio of personal loans.

* It is an exchange of assets or a single asset for cash and no other monetary means, such as exchange of stocks or financing are used. The most common way of settling all-cash deal are wire transfers or check and the physical form of cash is generally avoided.

Published On : April 2, 2022

10 .

Ugadi is celebrated on which day in the year 2022?

A)

1st April

B)

2nd April

C)

3rd April

D)

4th April

Correct Answer : 2nd April

Ugadi, also known as Yugadi, is a renowned South Indian festival mainly celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana to commemorate the beginning of a new year. The festival of Ugadi is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra month as per the Hindu calendar. This year, Ugadi falls on 2nd April 2022(Saturday). Likewise, on the same day, Gudi Padwa, the traditional New year of Maharashtra is enjoyed by the Marathi and Konkani Hindus.

On this glorious occasion, people traditionally decorate their house with mango leaves, garlands of flowers, prepare tasty foods, make vibrant rangoli and decorate them with floral designs in front of the door. Besides, they take a special oil bath to show their devotion to the gods and also wear new clothes.

HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE : The Ugadi term originated from Sanskrit, where the word ‘yuga’ means time and the word ‘adi’ denotes beginning. This means ‘the beginning of a new age’. It has been remarked as one of the prominent and historic Hindu festivals with some ancient texts and inscriptions recording important charitable donations to Hindu temples and community centres on this day.

According to the legends, this festival is named after Lord Brahma, said to be the creator of this universe on the day of Ugadi. Hence, this day also indicates the beginning of Satyajug. Not only that, but it also marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri which leads up to Ram Navami, Lord Rama’s birthday.

Ugadi symbolises the beginning of spring and the arrival of mild summers. On the day of Ugadi, after offering prayer there is a ritual of consuming neem leaves. In some places, devotees even make a paste of neem leaves mixed with coriander seeds, tamarind and jaggery. It is believed that consuming the neem leaves will purify our blood and will also increase our immunity to fight diseases. Additionally, green chilli/pepper is eaten to control our anger..

Source : News18

Published On : April 2, 2022