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 .

Who has developed India's first body suit for Yoga in Space?

AIIMS

DRDO

CSIR

ISRO

Correct Answer : AIIMS

While the world celebrates International Day for Yoga on June 21, experts at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, have developed an anti-gravity body suit for astronauts that will help them perform yoga in space.

Announcing the development on the eve of International Yoga Day, the AIIMS doctors said astronauts will benefit from the anti-gravity gear as it will help them strengthen muscles and prevent loss of bone density minerals.

What is touted to be India’s first bodysuit for astronauts will increase the weight of the astronauts by over 70 percent in space, preventing them from floating, doctors at AIIMS said. The National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, validated their claim. The proof of concept will be presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)..

Source : CNBC

Published On : June 21, 2022

2 .

Who is wins F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2022?

Max Verstappen

Carlos Sainz

Lewis Hamilton

George Russell

Correct Answer : Max Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen claimed his sixth win of the 2022 F1 season to extend his lead at the top of the drivers' championship.

The Dutch star managed to hold off Ferrari's Carlos Sainz as the Spaniard pushed for his maiden F1 victory up until the very last lap. A late safety car set up a thrilling duel between the pair over the final 15 laps.

For the second time this season, Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez was forced to retire from the race due to engine problems, while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton grabbed his second podium this campaign in third.

Position	Driver	Team	Points
1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	25
2	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	20
3	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	15
4	George Russell	Mercedes	12
5	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	10
6	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	8
7	Valtteri Bottas	Alfa Romeo	6
8	Zhou Guanyu	Alfa Romeo	4
9	Fernando Alonso	Alpine	2
10	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1
11	Daniel Ricciardo	McLaren
12	Sebastian Vettel	Aston Martin
13	Alexander Albon	Williams
14	Pierre Gasly	AlphaTauri
15	Lando Norris	McLaren
16	Nicholas Latifi	Williams
17	Kevin Magnussen	Haas
DNF	Sergio Perez	Red Bull
DNF	Mick Schumacher	Haas
DNF	Yuki Tsunoda	AlphaTauri

Source : Sporting

Published On : June 21, 2022

3 .

In which bank licence suspended by the RBI in June 17, 2022?

IndusInd Bank

Bank of Maharashtra

Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd

Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd

Correct Answer : Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd as “the bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects", among other reasons. The bank has ceased to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on Saturday (June 18, 2022). The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karnataka, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.

“The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated June 17, 2022, cancelled the license of ‘Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Davangere, Karnataka’. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on June 18, 2022. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karnataka has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank," the central bank said in a statement dated June 18.

The RBI said it has cancelled the license as :

a) the bank does not have adequate capital and earning prospects;

b) the bank has failed to comply with the requirements of Sections 22(3) (a), 22 (3) (b), 22(3)(c), 22(3) (d) and 22(3)(e) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949;

c) the continuance of the bank is prejudicial to the interests of its depositors;

d) the bank with its present financial position would be unable to pay its present depositors in full;

e) and public interest would be adversely affected if the bank is allowed to carry on its banking business any further..

Source : News18

Published On : June 21, 2022

4 .

Who is author by a book titled "Gautam Adani: The Man Who Changed India"?

RN Bhaskar

Rana Ayyub

Nalini Singh

Chitra Subramaniam

Correct Answer : RN Bhaskar

The biography of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, Adani Group chairman and founder, will hit the stands in October, announced Penguin Random House (PRHI) on Monday(20th June 2022).

Written by journalist-author RN Bhaskar, "Gautam Adani: The Man Who Changed India", claims to bring to light, for the first time, the unknown aspects of one of the richest men in the world. It will be released under PRHI's 'Hamish' imprint.

At the helm of a business empire that is now India's largest player in ports and renewable energy, the Ahmedabad-based industrialist is currently also leading the country's largest private sector player in sectors such as airports, city gas distribution, power transmission, thermal power, edible oil, and railway lines..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 21, 2022

5 .

How much stake did DBS Bank India buy in Svakarma Finance?

6.4%

7.8%

8.6%

9.9%

Correct Answer : 9.9%

Singaporean lender DBS Bank's local unit on Monday(20th June 2022) said it has acquired a 9.9 per cent stake in the micro businesses-focused non-bank finance company Svakarma Finance for an undisclosed sum.

DBS Bank India said the stake buy in Svakarma will help in delivering relevant financial solutions to the micro-enterprises through a combination of direct lending and co-lending.

Earlier, DBS Bank had taken over domestic private sector lender Lakhsmi Vilas Bank (LVB) in 2020 at the request of the Reserve Bank to add heft to its network. LVB was grappling with a high quantum of non-performing assets (NPAs) and was unable to bolster its capital buffers as multiple attempts fell through.

Taking over LVB helped DBS Bank India add over 550 branches and 900 automated teller machines (ATMs) to its relatively small presence in the country. DBS continues to be among the small set of global lenders, who have signed up to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary as desired by the local authorities.

A DBS Bank India statement said its strategy envisages significant growth in SME and consumer businesses..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : June 21, 2022

6 .

Which city will host India vs England 5th Test between July 1-5, 2022?

London

Liverpool

Manchester

Nottingham

Correct Answer : Manchester

India is scheduled to take on England in the rescheduled fifth Test, which will take place in Edgbaston, Manchester from July 1-5, 2022. The India vs England test that was supposed to be held last year was postponed after a covid outbreak in the Indian camp. India is currently leading the series 2-1.

Published On : June 20, 2022

7 .

Who is released Ram Bahadur Rai's book 'Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani'?

Amit Shah

Sanjay Nirupam

Nirmala Sitharaman

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the constitution is not just a book but an an idea, a commitment and a belief in freedom. He said, synergy of rights and duties make our constitution so special.

The Prime Minister released Ram Bahadur Rai’s book ‘Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani’ and addressed the event through a video message 18 June 2022. He said that from the formation of the Constituent Assembly to its debates, from the adoption of the Constitution to its present stage, we have consistently seen a dynamic and progressive constitution.

He noted that it was on 18 June that the President Rajendra Prasad signed first amendment of the constitution. He said it marks the first day of the democratic dynamism of the Constitution, which is our biggest strength. Mr Modi said, we have argued, raised questions, debated and made changes. He expressed confidence that this will continue in our masses and in the minds of the people..

Source : News on Air

Published On : June 20, 2022

8 .

Who launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi?

Uddhav Thackeray

Rajnath Singh

Arvind Kejriwal

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi 19th June 2022. This year, for the very first time, International Chess Federation, FIDE, has instituted the Chess Olympiad Torch, a part of the Olympic tradition.

India is the first country to have the Chess Olympiad Torch Relay. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich handed over the torch to Prime Minister, who in turn handed it over to Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand.

This torch will be taken to 75 cities in a span of 40 days before the final culmination at Mahabalipuram near Chennai. At every location, chess grandmasters of the state will receive the torch. The 44th Chess Olympiad will be held in Chennai from 28th July to 10th August, 2022..

Source : News On Air

Published On : June 20, 2022

9 .

How many Indian banks have Fitch constantly upgrade their Issuer Default Rating (IDRs)?

Correct Answer : 9

Fitch Ratings on Wednesday(15th June 2022) upgraded nine(9) Indian Banks , including SBI, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, from negative to stable. Bank of Baroda (BOB), Bank of Baroda (New Zealand) Ltd, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Union Bank of India are among the other institutions to get a upgrade. Fitch Ratings has upgraded 9 India-based banks’ Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to Stable from Negative, while upholding their IDRs.

Important Points :

* The IDRs are based on Fitch’s evaluation of the sovereign’s ability and tendency to offer extraordinary support for these institutions, which takes into account Fitch’s assessment of the sovereign’s ability and inclination.

* It takes into account the government’s track record of backing systemically important banks, the lenders’ relative systemic importance, and their various ownership structures.

* Fitch also changed the outlook on the Export-Import Bank of India’s (EXIM) Long-Term IDR from negative to stable.

* These steps come after Fitch changed the outlook on India’s ‘BBB-‘ rating from negative to stable last week, citing reduced downside risks to the country’s medium-term growth, as evidenced by its rapid economic recovery and lessening financial sector problems.

* India’s GDP is expected to expand 7.8% in FY23, according to Fitch, compared to a median prediction of 3.4 percent for nations rated BBB..

Source : India Times

Published On : June 20, 2022

10 .

Who is lead 37-member athletics team for Commonwealth Games(CWG) 2022?

Bajrang Punia

PV Sindhu

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu

Neeraj Chopra

Correct Answer : Neeraj Chopra

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday(16th June 2022) named a 37-member Indian athletics team, to be led by Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, with the selection committee picking the athletes on expected lines with no major surprises.

Out of the 37 picked by the selection committee of the AFI, 18 are women, with the likes of star sprinters Hima Das and Dutee Chand getting their berths through the women's 4x100m relay team.

The selectors also named a men's 4x400m relay team.

AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said that the selected athletes, except for those who have been asked to prove form and fitness and who are competing abroad, will train in Chula Vista in USA ahead of the July 28 to August 8 CWG and their visas are awaited.

The India team also has the likes of Avinash Sable, who broke his own 3000m steeplechase national record for the eighth time recently, as well as Jyothi Yarraji, who broke her own 100m hurdles NR twice last month.

It also has Aishwarya Babu, who smashed her own triple jump national record with a stunning 14.14m effort during the recent National Inter-State Championships in Chennai..

Source : India Times

Published On : June 20, 2022