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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 .
Which cricket team arrived in Pakistan for first tour in 24 years on February 27, 2022?
A)
England
B)
India
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Australia

Correct Answer :   Australia

Australia arrived in Pakistan for first cricket tour in 24 years on February 27, 2022 amid tight security. Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that the tight security surrounding their team was comforting and would not be a distraction.

Published On : February 28, 2022
2 .
How many seats have gone to polls in the first phase of Manipur Elections 2022?
A)
29
B)
31
C)
35
D)
38

Correct Answer :   38

The first phase of Manipur Assembly Elections was held on February 28, 2022 in 38 constituencies across five districts including Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. A total of 173 candidates are in the fray in this phase, including 15 women candidates. 

Published On : February 28, 2022
3 .
Who is the winner of the 2022 Mexican Open tennis tournament?
A)
Daniil Medvedev
B)
Novak Djokovic
C)
Rafael Nadal
D)
Stefanos Tsitsipas

Correct Answer :   Rafael Nadal

In tennis, Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title). This is the 91st ATP title of his career and the third title of the season. This is the fourth time that Rafael Nadal has won the Mexican Open title, after winning the previous ones in 2005, 2013 and 2020. Men’s double title winners are Feliciano Lopez (Spain) and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece).

Published On : February 28, 2022
4 .
How many medals did India win at Singapore Weightlifting International 2022?
A)
6 Medals
B)
7 Medals
C)
8 Medals
D)
10 Medals

Correct Answer :   8 Medals

India concluded its campaign at the Singapore Weightlifting International 2022 with eight medals, including six golds and a silver and bronze each. Each of the Eight Indian lifters who registered for Singapore International won medals and secured their spots at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in July-August. India now has total of 12 weightlifters qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

Published On : February 28, 2022
5 .
Sadia Tariq was in news recently for winning a gold medal for India in which event?
A)
Wushu
B)
Boxing
C)
Hockey
D)
Weightlifting

Correct Answer :   Wushu

Indian Wushu player "Sadia Tariq" has won a gold medal in junior tournament at the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship 2022 on February 25, 2022. The 15-year-old Sadia Tariq hails from Srinagar in Jammua & Kashmir.

Published On : February 28, 2022
6 .
Who is slated to become the new world no.1 Tennis Player?
A)
Rafael Nadal
B)
Daniil Medvedev
C)
Andy Murray
D)
Roger Federer

Correct Answer :   Daniil Medvedev

Russia’s "Daniil Medvedev" has become the world’s No. 1 Tennis Player after reaching the top spot in the ATP rankings on February 28, 2022 He has become the 24th male player to reach the top spot after Novak Djokovic’s loss to Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships on February 24, 2022.

Published On : February 26, 2022
7 .
Novak Djokovic had held the world no.1 Tennis Player title for how many weeks?
A)
330 weeks
B)
342 weeks
C)
353 weeks
D)
361 weeks

Correct Answer :   361 weeks

Novak Djokovic has lost his world no.1 Tennis ranking and will soon be replaced by Russia’s Daniil Medvedev after losing 6-4, 7-6 to world no. 123 Jiri Vesely in the quarterfinals fo the Dubai Championships on February 25, 2022. Novak Djokovic had held the world no.1 spot for a record of 361 weeks, ever since February 3, 2020.

Published On : February 26, 2022
8 .
Indian Railway's first solar plant will be built in which state?
A)
Maharashtra
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Madhya Pradesh
D)
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh

Indian Railways first solar plant has been commissioned in Madhya Pradesh. The 1.7-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant has been commissioned by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) at Bina, Madhya Pradesh. It will enable Indian Railways to become self-reliant for their electricity needs. This is the first such Solar Power Plant on the Indian Railways network to directly feed Traction Power.

Published On : February 26, 2022
9 .
Who is wins gold at Singapore Weightlifting International in Feb 2022?
A)
Hidilyn Diaz
B)
Kanae Yagi
C)
Qiuyun Liao
D)
Mirabai Chanu

Correct Answer :   Mirabai Chanu

Mirabai Chanu is set to represent India at the Commonwealth Games 2022 after securing a gold medal in the 55 kg category by lifting a total of 191 kg in the Singapore Weightlifting International on Friday (25th February 2022). Chanu who was competing in the 55 kg category for the very first time lifted 191 kg (86kg+105kg) to stand on top of the podium in an uncompetitive field.
 
The Indian weightlifter found her glory after she secured the first medal for India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She valiantly fought till the end and grabbed silver in the women's 49kg category. The Olympian since then has continued to build up and has been pouring out her sweat by training day in and day out for the event-packed 2022 season.
 
The weightlifter was overjoyed with the qualification and said, "7 months of intense training and my never-ending love for the sport continues to pay off. I would like to extend my thanks to our Ministry of Youth and Affairs, Weightlifting Federation of India, SAI, IOS Sports and all the other stakeholders who have helped me reach here. I am determined to work harder and do everything I can to grab the gold medal again for my country in the CWG."

Source : Zee News

Published On : February 26, 2022
10 .
Which Bank has launched the "Union MSME RuPay Credit Card" in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
A)
ICICI Bank
B)
HDFC Bank
C)
IndusInd Bank
D)
Union Bank of India

Correct Answer :   Union Bank of India

The Union Bank of India has launched the ‘Union MSME RuPay Credit Card’ in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It is a first of its kind initiative in the industry, to provide simplified and digital delivery of Finance to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), to meet their business-related operational expenses.
 
The dedicated card for MSMEs will be available to eligible borrowers of the Union Bank of India. The Union MSME RuPay Credit Card was launched by Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Shri Narayan Rane on February 25, 2022, at the two days MSME Conclave being held in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.

Published On : February 26, 2022