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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.

A)
Ahmedabad Giants
B)
Gujarat Lions
C)
Gujarat Titans
D)
Ahmedabad Titans

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Gujarat Titans


Gujarat Titans is the new name of the Ahmedabad IPL franchise. The name was formally announced on February 9, 2022. Hardik Pandya was named as the captain of the new Ahmedabad IPL team 2022. Pandya was picked along with Rasheed Khan and Shubman Gill ahead of the mega IPL 2022 auction event.

Published On : February 10, 2022
A)
7.8%
B)
8.1%
C)
8.6%
D)
9.2%

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 7.8%


The Reserve Bank of India has projected real GDP growth at 7.8% for the fiscal year 2022-23, informed RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das while announcing RBI's bi-monthly monetary policy decisions on February 10, 2022.

Published On : February 10, 2022
A)
Central Bank of Thailand
B)
Central Bank of Germany
C)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
D)
Reserve Bank of India

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Central Bank of Thailand


The largest buyer, the Central Bank of Thailand, bought 90 metric tonnes of gold while RBI(Reserve Bank of India) bought 77.5 metric tonnes taking its total gold reserve to 754.1 tonnes at the end of December 2021. When it comes to gold buying, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) emerged as the second-largest buyer of yellow metal among the world’s Central Banks in 2021. As per Goldhub, India’s official gold reserves is the ninth-largest in the world. Goldhub is the official website of the World Gold Council that maintains all the data regarding precious metals.
 
At the end of December 2021, RBI gold reserves stood at 754.1 tonnes, which amounts to 6.22 per cent of India’s forex reserves. As per RBI data, India’s total reserves at the end of December 31, 2021, stood at $633.61 billion, including gold reserves worth $39.405 billion.

Published On : February 9, 2022
A)
2013
B)
2016
C)
2019
D)
2022

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 2016


The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) observes Financial Literacy Week(FLW) annually since 2016 to promote & spread awareness about financial education messages on a particular theme through a focused campaign across India.

Published On : February 9, 2022
A)
Dr S Srinivasan
B)
Dr Unnikrishnan Nair
C)
Dr G Madhavan Nair
D)
Dr K Radhakrishnan

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Dr Unnikrishnan Nair


Distinguished scientist and launch vehicle specialist Dr S Unnikrishnan Nair took charge as the director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) on Monday(7th Feb 2022).
 
VSSC is a key space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and specialises in rocket and space vehicles for satellite programs.
 
Nair, who started his career in VSSC Trivandrum in 1985, has made significant contributions in launch vehicle mechanisms, acoustic protection systems and payload fairing areas during his tenure.
 
Nair has BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Kerala University, ME in Aerospace engineering from IISc, Bengaluru and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from IIT(M), Chennai.
 
In January 2019, Nair took over as the first director of Human Space Flight Centre, Bengaluru, which is spearheading the Gaganyaan programme. He will continue to hold this position along with his new role at the VSSC.

Source : India Today

Published On : February 8, 2022
A)
India
B)
Sri Lanka
C)
Bangladesh
D)
South Africa

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Sri Lanka


Sri Lankan fast bowler Suranga Lakmal, who recently shocked the cricketing world with the announcement of retirement from international cricket after the India tour, has now signed a two-year deal to play County cricket. The 34-year-old will be joining Derbyshire country to reunite with his former national coach Mickey Arthur, who was appointed as the director of the county last year.
 
Lakmal has been the leader of the bowling attack for a long time now especially in Tests for Sri Lanka, and the right arm seamer has taken 168 wickets in 68 Tests with four five-wicket hauls. His ability to bowl those outswingers up front has been helping the Sri Lankan side immensely over the years and he has been more effective in the overseas conditions where most of the current generation Sri Lankan bowlers have found it difficult.

Source : Cric Tracker

Published On : February 8, 2022
A)
Ghana
B)
Senegal
C)
Nigeria
D)
Morocco

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Senegal


Senegal has defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship winning the continental championship for the first time on penalty kicks at Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Sadio Mane scored the winning spot-kick as Senegal claimed a first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over seven-time winners Egypt. The final had ended 0-0 after extra time.

Published On : February 8, 2022
A)
February 12 and 13
B)
February 16 and 17
C)
February 19 and 20
D)
February 23 and 24

Correct Answer : Option (A) - February 12 and 13


The Tata IPL Auction 2022 will take place on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. All ten IPL teams will be decided at the auction. The IPL Auction 2022 will begin at 11 am on February 12th. The event will be broadcasted live on the Star Sports network across the two days.

Published On : February 8, 2022
A)
2021
B)
2022
C)
2023
D)
2024

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 2023


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to launch a full-fledged women's Indian Premier League (IPL) as early as 2023. This was informed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

Published On : February 8, 2022
A)
KL Rahul
B)
Shreyas Iyer
C)
Rasheed Khan
D)
Hardik Pandya

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Hardik Pandya


Hardik Pandya has been named captain of the new Ahmedabad IPL team 2022. Pandya was picked along with Rasheed Khan and Shubman Gill ahead of the mega IPL 2022 auction event.

Published On : February 7, 2022