General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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1 .

Who launched the Payroll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowance (PADMA) centralized payment system?

Indian Army

Indian Air Force

National Security Guard

Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : Indian Coast Guard

Pay Roll Automation for Disbursement of Monthly Allowances (PADMA), an automated Pay & Allowances module for the Indian Coast Guard was inaugurated by Shri Rajnish Kumar, Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Ministry of Defence, on June 28, 2022.

PADMA is an automated platform leveraging latest technology which will provide seamless and timely disbursal of Pay & Allowances to around 15,000 Indian Coast Guard personnel. This module has been developed under the aegis of Defense Accounts Department and will be operated by Pay Accounts Office Coast Guard, Noida.

The launch marked the beginning of the Centralized Pay System (CPS), the foundation of which is being laid down by the Defence Accounts Department Headquarters to provide one stop pay accounting solutions for all organisations under the Ministry.

The CGDA emphasized that the Government has campaigned for Digital India to ensure dedicated services and reduce manual intervention at every level & to promote E-Governance in a big way. Launch of PADMA will strengthen the Digital India concept. Also, it is an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative as the entire module has been designed and developed by Indian entrepreneurs assisted by domain experts..

Source : PIB

Published On : June 30, 2022

2 .

Who became the first player in history to win 80 matches in all four Grand Slams when he defeated Kwon Soon-woo?

Andy Murray

Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic

Stan Wawrinka

Correct Answer : Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 80 matches at all four Grand Slams as he made a successful start to his Wimbledon title 2022 defence on Monday(27th June 2022) while teenage star Carlos Alcaraz battled over five sets to make the second round.

* Six-time champion and top seed Djokovic saw off South Korea's Kwon Soo-woo 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

* But 20-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic was made to work after falling a break down in the opening two sets against his 81st-ranked opponent.

* "Now we have got to 80 wins, let's get to 100," said Djokovic.

* Djokovic, 35, is attempting to win a fourth successive Wimbledon title and join a select group.

* In the Open era, only Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras and Roger Federer have managed such a streak at the All England Club.

* Next up for Djokovic is Thanasi Kokkanikis. "Novak is kind of a brick wall," said the Australian.

* Alcaraz, a potential quarter-final opponent for Djokovic, came back from two sets to one down to defeat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff.

* The 19-year-old fired 30 aces and 73 winners in a dazzling display of shot-making to win 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4.

* "Last year, I played five sets in the first round here as well so this shows how much I like grass," joked Alcaraz..

Source : First Post

Published On : June 30, 2022

3 .

Who has successfully launched "CAPSTONE spacecraft" to the moon from New Zealand?

ISRO

NASA

ESA

Roscosmos

Correct Answer : NASA

The NASA researchers successfully launched (28th June 2022) "CAPSTONE spacecraft" to the moon from New Zealand. The launch took place on Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket.

Mission CAPSTONE stands for Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment(CAPSTONE). With a price tag just shy of $30 million, NASA hopes the mission will verify that a specific type of moon orbit is suitable for the lunar Gateway space station that the agency aims to launch later this decade.

About CAPSTONE : CAPSTONE is a microwave oven-sized spacecraft with the aim to study a specific type of moon orbit that will be suitable for the lunar Gateway space station that NASA aims to launch later this decade. The lunar Gateway space station will be a small space station for astronauts in orbits where they can stop before and after going to the moon’s surface..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : June 30, 2022

4 .

Which banks are collaborate to 'digitise last-mile cash collection system'?

Axis Bank and HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank and Fino Payments Bank

Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank

Axis Bank and Airtel Payments Bank

Correct Answer : Axis Bank and Airtel Payments Bank

Airtel Payments Bank on Wednesday(29th June 2022) said it has partnered with Axis Bank to "digitise the cash collection system" in small cities and semi-urban regions.

Airtel Payments Bank would leverage the wide reach of its digital-led neighbourhood banking model to support Axis Bank with the digitisation of last-mile cash collections, according to a statement.

"Airtel Payments Bank partners with Axis Bank to digitise last mile cash collection," the statement said..

Source : Outlook India

Published On : June 30, 2022

5 .

Who joined hands with Tata Motors formed a strategic partnership to design, develop and manufacture semiconductor solutions for domestic and global markets?

Kioxia

Infineon

Murata Manufacturing

Renesas Electronics Corp

Correct Answer : Renesas Electronics Corp

Japanese chipmaker "Renesas Electronics Corp" and India's Tata Motors have formed a strategic partnership to design, develop and manufacture semiconductor solutions for domestic and global markets, the companies said on Wednesday(29th June 2022).

Renesas will collaborate with Tata Motors, India's biggest manufacturer of electric cars, on developing "next-generation automotive electronics" to accelerate the growth of electric and connected vehicles, the companies said in a statement.

As part of the partnership, Renesas will also work with Tejas Networks, a Tata Group company, on wireless network solutions including 5G. The products will initially be for India with an aim to expand to global markets..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 30, 2022

6 .

When are the elections for Vice President of India in 2022?

July 28, 2022

July 30, 2022

August 6, 2022

August 10, 2022

Correct Answer : August 6, 2022

The elections to choose the next Vice-President of India will take place on August 6, 2022. The announcement was made by the Election Commission of India. The counting of the votes, if required, will be held on the same day as well while the last date of nominations is announced to be July 17. The Vice President is elected by the members of the Electoral College consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliaments.

Published On : June 29, 2022

7 .

Who launched the comprehensive health insurance product 'Global Health Care' in June 2022?

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

Star Health and Allied Insurance

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

Bharti AXA General Insurance Company Limited

Correct Answer : Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

* Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched ‘Global Health Care’, a comprehensive health insurance product.

* It covers planned as well as emergency treatment.

* It also provides health care Internationally (outside of India) and domestically (within India).

* Sum Insured : Rs 37,50,000 to Rs 3,75,00,000

* The product is available in two plans, namely ‘Imperial Plan’ and ‘Imperial Plus Plan'.

* For Overseas Citizen of India, the minimum period to stay outside is 180 days..

Source : Financial Express

Published On : June 29, 2022

8 .

Which govt signs MoU with Adani Energy for 11000 MW power generation in June 2022?

Telangana

Gujarat

Karnataka

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government's Energy department on Tuesday(28th June 2022) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Adani Green Energy Group Ltd (AGEL) to generate 11000 MW green power in the next five years.

It would entail an investment of Rs 60,000 crore and provide employment to 30,000 persons, a statement from the government said.

The state will reap many benefits from PSPs which will generate or store electricity with the help of non-conventional energy sources, it said, adding that they will be especially useful for immediate power generation in case of shortage.

The MoU was signed by Narayan Karad, Deputy Secretary, Department of Energy, Maharashtra and Ajit Barodia, Senior Vice President, Adani Industries Group.

Under secretary Nanasaheb Dhone and Associate Vice-President of AGEL Akshay Mathur were also present on the occasion.

The MoU was signed with AGEL in the presence of Energy Minister Dr Nitin Raut and Principal Secretary for Energy, Dinesh Waghmare..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 29, 2022

9 .

Who successfully tested the indigenously developed Laser-guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from Arjun Tank, the Main Battle Tank (MBT) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra?

DRDO

HAL

BARC

ISRO

Correct Answer : DRDO

The Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully tested indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Tank in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, on Tuesday(28th June 2022), the defence ministry said.

The anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) was successfully test fired from Arjun battle tank, the ministry's statement noted.

"In the test, the ATGM hit the bull's eye with textbook precision and successfully defeated the target at minimum ranges. Telemetry systems recorded the satisfactory flight performance of the missile," it mentioned.

Engaging the targets at lower ranges is a challenge due to the dimensional constraints of tank-launched ATGMs, which has been successfully accomplished by the ATGM for Arjun tank, it noted.

"With the trial, the ATGM's capability to engage targets from minimum to maximum range has been established. Earlier the trials have been successful for maximum range," it mentioned.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated the DRDO and Indian Army for the successful trial of the ATGM..

Source : India Today

Published On : June 29, 2022

10 .

Who has been appointed as president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) at an event held in Tirana, Albania(June 2022)?

Doris Marrero

Petr KROL

Pyrros Dimas

Mohammed Jalood

Correct Answer : Mohammed Jalood

Iraqi official Mohammed Jalood was elected president of the International Weightlifting Federation in chaotic scenes on Saturday(25th June 2022).

* Mohammed Jalood has been appointed as president of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) at an event held in Tirana, Albania.

* Jalood is the first permanent president since Tamás Aján has stepped down in 2020 after controlling the IWF for 44 years.

* Earlier, he has worked as a IWF General Secretary.

* He has worked as spending the last five as IWF General Secretary.

* IWF Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland; Founded: 1905.

Source : ESPN

Published On : June 29, 2022