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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 .
Who is authored by A new book titled "Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War"?
A)
Andrew Sartori
B)
Prasenjit Duara
C)
Samuel Moyn
D)
Pierre Rosanvallon

Correct Answer :   Samuel Moyn

A new book titled “Humane: How the United States Abandoned Peace and Reinvented War” authored by Samuel Moyn was released. Samuel Moyn is the Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School and a professor of History at Yale University.

This provocative book argues about the endless wars the USA created in the past including Vietnam War (1955-1975), Korean War (1950-1953), World War II (1939-1945) etc and this development might not represent progress at all.

Published On : February 17, 2022
2 .
By which bank was the Agri Infinity Program launched to develop digital financial solutions for the food and agro-ecosystem?
A)
Yes Bank
B)
ICICI Bank
C)
HDFC Bank
D)
Indian Bank

Correct Answer :   Yes Bank

Yes Bank has launched an ‘Agri Infinity’ programme for digital financing solutions in the food and agriculture sector ecosystem by mentoring entrepreneurial ventures in this field. Agri-fintech start-ups working on financial innovations across the food and agriculture value chain are eligible to apply under this programme and can work with Yes Bank for digital solutions.

Published On : February 17, 2022
3 .
What percentage of retail inflation rose in January, slightly above the RBI cap.
A)
4.62%
B)
5.49%
C)
6.01%
D)
6.87%

Correct Answer :   6.01%

India's retail inflation accelerated to 6.01% in January, the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band, driven by rising prices of food and manufactured items.
 
The inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose to 6.01% in January on an annual basis, the highest in seven months, from a revised 5.66% in December and 4.06% in January 2021, showed government data on Monday(14th Feb 2022).
 
As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the inflation in the food basket was 5.43% in January 2022 as against 4.05% in the preceding month.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : February 16, 2022
4 .
What is the former name of Karnataka state?
A)
Kannada
B)
Madras
C)
Travancore
D)
Mysore

Correct Answer :   Mysore

Karnataka was originally known as the state of Mysore. It was formed on November 1, 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. The name was changed to Karnataka on November 1, 1973.

Published On : February 16, 2022
5 .
Shikhar Dhawan was bought by which IPL team at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction?
A)
Mumbai Indians
B)
Gujarat Titans
C)
Rajasthan Royals
D)
Punjab Kings

Correct Answer :   Punjab Kings

Shikhar Dhawan, who was a part of Delhi Capitals previously, was bought by Punjab Kings for a deal worth Rs 8.25 crore at the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Dhawan was released by Delhi Capitals despite having three productive seasons. He scored a total of 1726 runs for the franchise. 

Published On : February 16, 2022
6 .
Who is the top-ranked Indian in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings?
A)
Harleen Deol
B)
Mithali Raj
C)
Smriti Mandhana
D)
Harmanpreet Kaur

Correct Answer :   Mithali Raj

Indian skipper Mithali Raj is the highest-ranked Indian in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings. She retained her world no. 2 spot in the rankings list with 744 points, just behind Australia's Alyssa Healy who tops the list with 749 points. 

Published On : February 16, 2022
7 .
Which country is hosting Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022?
A)
India
B)
Malaysia
C)
Japan
D)
Indonesia

Correct Answer :   Malaysia

The Badminton Asia Team Championships 2022 is an ongoing tournament, being hosted at Shah Alam in Malaysia. The event began on February 15, 2022 and will continue till February 20th.

Published On : February 16, 2022
8 .
Indian Govt has allocated Rs 2.26 crore for "Medaram Jatara" 2022 Festival. The biennial festival is organised in which state?
A)
Gujarat
B)
Karnataka
C)
Telangana
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Telangana

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, has sanctioned Rs. 2.26 Crores for Medaram Jatara 2022 Festival in Telangana. In 2022, the festival is being held from February 16 to 19, 2022. Medaram Jatara is the second-largest fair in India, after the Kumbh Mela. The four day tribal festival is celebrated once in two years in the month of “Magha” (February) on the full moon day, in Medaram Village of Mulugu district in Telangana.

Published On : February 16, 2022
9 .
Ministry of Textiles has extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till February 28, 2022. What is the total outlay of PLI Scheme for Textile?
A)
Rs 8,555 crore
B)
Rs 9,725 crore
C)
Rs 10,683 crore
D)
Rs 11,578 crore

Correct Answer :   Rs 10,683 crore

The Ministry of Textiles has  further  extended  the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI Scheme for Textiles till February 28, 2022.  Total financial outlay- Rs 10,683 crore.

Published On : February 16, 2022
10 .
Paisabazaar.com has launched 'Paisa on Demand' (PoD) credit card in partnership with which bank?
A)
HDFC Bank
B)
ICICI Bank
C)
Indian Bank
D)
RBL Bank

Correct Answer :   RBL Bank

Paisabazaar.com, a digital platform for consumer credit, has partnered with RBL Bank Limited to offer ‘Paisa on Demand’ (PoD), a credit card that will be exclusively available on the Paisabazaar platform. To build products that offer integrated services for the large under-served segments across India. This is the third product under Paisabazaar’s neo-lending strategy.

Published On : February 16, 2022