Today GK, 2023 Latest General Knowledge Questions, Daily GK 2022

1 .

The SSLV can carry satellites weighing a maximum how many kilograms to low orbit?

A)

500 kg

B)

1000 kg

C)

1500 kg

D)

2000 kg

Correct Answer : 500 kg

The SSLV can carry satellites weighing up to 500 kg to a low earth orbit while the tried and tested PSLV can launch satellites weighing in the range of 1000 kg.

The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) much-delayed indigenous new launch rockets, called the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), will have its maiden development flight in April, new Chairman Dr S Somanath indicated during Tuesday’s(27th Jan 2022) meeting with Union Minister of State for Space Jitendra Singh.

In an official statement, the Press Information Bureau said Dr Somanath mentioned the launch of an “SSLV-D1 Micro SAT in April 2022”.

The SSLV aims to cater to the market for the launch of small satellites into Earth’s low orbits that has emerged in recent years to cater to the need of developing countries, universities for small satellites, and private corporations...

Source : Financial Express

Published On : January 29, 2022

2 .

Who is authored a new book titled "A Little Book of India: Celebrating 75 years of Independence"?

A)

Ruskin Bond

B)

Bahar Dutt

C)

V L Indira Dutt

D)

Dhirendra K. Jha

Correct Answer : Ruskin Bond

In his latest book titled 'A Little Book of India: Celebrating 75 Years of Independence', acclaimed author Ruskin Bond, while drawing on his own memories and impression of India, pays homage to a country that has been his home for more than eight decades.

Released on January 24, 2022 and published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI), the book is an amalgamation of the "physical and spiritual" attributes of India. It promises to take readers on a journey filled with nostalgia and devotion.

"This little book does not claim to be a political or historical analysis of events, although I have dwelt on the highlights of the last 75 years of India's progress to maturity as a nation. It is a record of some of my memories and impressions of this unique land -- of its rivers and forests, literature and culture, sights, sounds, and colors -- an amalgamation of the physical and spiritual," wrote the 87-year-old author in the introduction of the book.

Source : Times of India

Published On : January 29, 2022

3 .

Who is the author of the book "The $10 Trillion Dream"?

A)

Jitendra Adhia

B)

Hasmukh Adhia

C)

Subhash Chandra Garg

D)

Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Correct Answer : Subhash Chandra Garg

Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg will soon make his debut as an author with upcoming book, "The $10 Trillion Dream", which claims to explore the critical policy issues that India faces today and suggests reforms for it to become a USD 10 trillion economy by the mid-2030s.

The book, scheduled to release towards the end of next month, is published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI). It is presently available for pre-order online.

"Economic policy is as important, if not more, a building block of any economy as the human resources and capital are. The right policies usher the path of high growth, adequate delivery of public goods and services and fair redistribution.

"India needs to adopt a bold and robust economic policy agenda to have any real chance of building a USD five trillion economy by 2026-27 and USD 10 trillion economy by 2035," said the author.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : January 29, 2022

4 .

Which ministry has released a pictorial comic book titled 'India's Women Unsung Heroes'?

A)

Ministry of Sports

B)

Ministry of Defence

C)

Minister for Culture

D)

Ministry of Finance

Correct Answer : Minister for Culture

The comic book titled ‘India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ was launched by Union Minister for Culture and author Meenakshi Lekhi at IGNCA, New Delhi on January 27, 2022.

"Pleased to release the pictorial comic book ‘India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ at IGNCA, New Delhi. The unique book has been prepared by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha. It beautifully portrays the tales of valor of our forgotten women freedom fighters," Meenakshi Lekhi tweeted.

Commenting on the book, Lekhi further wrote, "The book is a fitting tribute to the forgotten heroes of our freedom struggle as it celebrates the lives of women who led the charge and lit the flame of rebellion throughout the country. It contains stories of queens who battled imperialism and dedicated their lives for Maa Bharati."

Source : Times of India

Published On : January 28, 2022

5 .

Which entity has partnered with NPCI to enable Indian customers with an active UPI ID to receive real-time, international payments into their bank accounts?

A)

TerraPay

B)

Transfast

C)

Small World

D)

Western Union

Correct Answer : TerraPay

TerraPay (a leading global payments infrastructure company) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) that will allow Indian customers with an active UPI ID to receive real-time, international payments into their bank accounts via TerraPay’s secure payments technology.

Published On : January 28, 2022

6 .

When was the teenage-focused Fintech startup in India, Pencilton recently launched the Pencil Card, a debit card that meets the National Common Mobility Card standards?

A)

24th Jan 2022

B)

25th Jan 2022

C)

26th Jan 2022

D)

27th Jan 2022

Correct Answer : 25th Jan 2022

Pencilton, a teen-focused fintech company, has launched PencilCard in 25th Jan 2022, a debit card with NCMC for teens. PencilCard is an NCMC-compliant (National Common Mobility Card) RuPay debit card specially designed for the teenager segment. It has been launched in partnership with Transcorp.

According to a press release for customers, a single PencilCard will serve a number of wants as this debit card which works for on-line & offline funds similar to every other debit card additionally doubles up as a metro card, and bus card – an all-in-one card. The debit card can already work as a metro card for journey in Delhi (Airport line) & as a bus card in Goa (throughout KTC buses). It can be scheduled to be accepted for metro journey in Pune, Chennai & Mumbai in addition to in BEST buses (Mumbai) very quickly.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : January 28, 2022

7 .

Which company has announced USD 1 billion investment in Bharti Airtel?

A)

Google

B)

Apple

C)

Amazon

D)

Microsoft

Correct Answer : Google

Alphabet Inc's "Google" will invest up to USD 1 billion in Bharti Airtel in a move that could help bolster the Indian telecom operator's digital offerings, the companies said in a BSE filing on Friday(28th Jan 2022).

The investment includes a USD 700 million equity investment in Airtel at a price of 734 rupees (USD 9.77) per share and up to USD 300 million towards implementing commercial agreements, including investments in scaling Airtel's offerings, the companies said.

The share issue is subject to regulatory and shareholder approval and comes months after Airtel raised up to 210 billion rupees through a sale of shares to existing shareholders.

Airtel shares were up 0.54 per cent at 711 rupees after the announcement.

Google announced plans less than two years ago to infuse USD 10 billion in India via its digitisation fund over five to seven years through equity deals and tie-ups.

Source : India Today

Published On : January 28, 2022

8 .

India signed a USD 375 million deal with which nation for the supply of BrahMos missiles?

A)

Brazil

B)

Germany

C)

Indonesia

D)

Philippines

Correct Answer : Philippines

India's BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) signed a contract with the Department of National Defence of the Republic of Philippines on Friday(28th Jan 2022) for the supply of Shore Based Anti-Ship Missile System to the Philippines, the Ministry of Defence said.

The BAPL is a joint venture company of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

"The contract is an important step forward for the Government of India's policy of promoting responsible defence exports," the Ministry added.

The Indian team of BrahMos Aerospace in India, led by BrahMos CEO Atul D Rane, Deputy CEO Sanjeev Joshi, Lt Col R Negi, and Praveen Pathak, was present at the signing of the deal.

These missiles are meant for the Philippines Navy.

Earlier this month, the Philippines accepted BAPL's proposal worth USD 374.9 million to supply Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile systems for the Philippines Navy.

DRDO and BAPL together have been pushing hard for exports of this missile to friendly foreign countries for the last few months.

The BrahMos export order would be the biggest for the country in this field and is likely to propel India amongst arms exporting countries as more orders for the missile are expected from other friendly countries..

Source : Mint

Published On : January 28, 2022

9 .

How many million USD will India pay in UN regular budget estimates for 2022?

A)

USD 21.7 million

B)

USD 29.9 million

C)

USD 35.5 million

D)

USD 41.3 million

Correct Answer : USD 29.9 million

India has paid USD 29.9 million in UN regular budget assessments for the year 2022.

"India proud to pay again in full! India joins the 2022 Honour Roll of 24 Member States out of 193 that have paid their @UN Regular Budget Assessments in full, India’s Permanent Mission to the UN tweeted".

As of January 21, 2022, 24 Member States have paid their regular budget assessments in full. India is currently a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council and its two-year term will end on December 31, 2022.

Source : Money Control

Published On : January 28, 2022

10 .

The Government of India has officially handed over Air India to the Tata Group but what is the value of this deal?

A)

Rs 29,000 crore

B)

Rs 24,000 crore

C)

Rs 18,000 crore

D)

Rs 13,000 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 18,000 crore

The Government of India officially handed over India’s flag carrier, Air India to Talace Private Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Group, on January 27, 2022, almost 69 years after acquiring the conglomerate. The total value of the deal is Rs 18,000 crore (USD 2.4 billion). Tatas would pay Rs 2,700 crore cash and take over Rs 15,300 crore of the airline's debt. The deal also includes sale of Air India Express and ground handling arm AISATS.

Published On : January 28, 2022