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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 .
How many startups have been declared the winners of National Startup Awards 2021?
A)
46
B)
51
C)
54
D)
62

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 46

46 Indian Startups were announced as the winners of the National Startup Awards 2021 along with 1 incubator and 1 accelerator. PM Modi declared January 16th, 2022 as National Startup Day of India.
 
Since the last decade, India’s startup economy has been flourishing remarkably. With innovation in veins and entrepreneurial fervour, the youth of India is more inclined towards unique business. According to the Randstad Workmonitor survey, 83 % of the Indian workers would like to be an entrepreneur, much higher than the global average of 53%. The amendment on the public procurement policy just smoothed the path of these new youngsters. PM Modi asserted, ”for the Indian startup ecosystem, the year 2022 has brought new horizons. Startups will play a huge role when India will mark 100 years of independence.”

Published On : January 18, 2022
2 .
Who defeated Andy Murray to win the men's singles title in the Sydney Tennis Classic 2022 Final?
A)
Andy Murray
B)
Aslan Karatsev
C)
Sebastian Korda
D)
Diego Schwartzman

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Aslan Karatsev

In tennis, Aslan Karatsev defeated Andy Murray by 6-3, 6-3, to win men's single title at the Sydney Tennis Classic final, to claim his third ATP Tour title. The women’s single title was claimed by Spanish world number nine Paula Badosa, who defeated Barbora Krejcikova 6-3 4-6 7-6(4), to capture her third career title.

Published On : January 18, 2022
3 .
By what name did the Indian Railways rename the 'Train Guard' post?
A)
Train Master
B)
Train Director
C)
Train Inspector
D)
Train Manager

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Train Manager

The Indian Railways on Friday(14th Jan 2022) announced its decision to redesignate the post of 'Train Guard' as 'Train Manager'. The issue of change of designation of Trains Guard to ‘Train Manage’" had been demanded for quite some time, reads the statement from Indian Railways.
 
The demand was raised as the designation 'Train guard' had become outdated and in society people commonly draw reference that he/she may be a guard in some private from etc, it said. In the GSR, Trains Guard is virtually a Train In-charge of the respective train.
 
"It would, therefore, be quite appropriate that the existing designation of Trains Guard be changed to "Train Manager", which would be a dignified designation for them without any financial implication, so that, they can also lead a respectful life in the society," added the statement..

Source : Mint

Published On : January 17, 2022
4 .
Who among the following lost his visa appeal and was deported from Australia and will not participate in Australian Open 2022?
A)
Rafael Nadal
B)
Roger Federer
C)
Dominic Thiem
D)
Novak Djokovic

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic lost his final fight to avoid deportation from Australia on January 16, 2022 after an Australian Federal Court panel dismissed the tennis star's appeal challenging Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s decision to cancel his visa on January 16, 2022. 

Published On : January 17, 2022
5 .
Which country is hosting the ICC U19 World Cup 2022?
A)
India
B)
England
C)
West Indies
D)
South Africa

Correct Answer : Option (C) - West Indies

The ICC Under 19 World Cup is all set to kick off on 14 January 2022, with hosts "West Indies" facing off against Australia in the tournament opener.
 
The 14th edition of the tournament will feature the rising stars of 16 countries battling it out in 48 matches, with Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago hosting the matches across 10 venues.

Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the World Cup :
 
THE GROUPS : 
 
Group A - Bangladesh, England, Canada, United Arab Emirates
 
Group B - India, Ireland, South Africa, Uganda 
 
Group C - Afghanistan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe 
 
Group D - Australia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West Indies

Source : ICC Cricket
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Published On : January 17, 2022
6 .
Who won the women's singles final at India Open 2022?
A)
PV Sindhu
B)
Tai Tzu-ying
C)
Busanan Ongbamrungphan
D)
Ratchanok Intanon

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Busanan Ongbamrungphan

Supanida Katethong faced her compatriot Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the women's singles finals of the India Open 2022. Ongbamrungphan, ranked world no. 12, won the women's singles final 22-20, 19-21, 21-13.

Published On : January 17, 2022
7 .
When was the RBI Ombudsman Scheme Annual Report, 2020-21 released?
A)
14th Jan 2022
B)
13th Jan 2022
C)
12th Jan 2022
D)
11th Jan 2022

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 12th Jan 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for the year 2020-21 today(12th Jan 2022), which has been prepared for the nine-month period, i.e., July 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, in alignment with the change in the Financial Year of RBI from ‘July – June’ to ‘April – March' with effect from July 1, 2020. The Annual Report covers the activities under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006 (BOS), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies, 2018 (OSNBFC) and the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions, 2019 (OSDT), major developments and the way forward in the area of consumer protection.

Published On : January 17, 2022
8 .
Which badminton World No 1 in U-19 girls' singles in Jan 2022?
A)
Tasnim Mir
B)
Treesa Jolly
C)
Tanisha Crasto
D)
Gayatri Gopichand

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Tasnim Mir

Young shuttler "Tasnim Mir" on Wednesday(12th Jan 2022) became the first Indian to grab the world no 1 ranking in the under-19 girls singles in the latest BWF junior rankings.
 
The 16-year-old from Gujarat was rewarded for last year's stellar run when she had secured titles in three junior international tournaments to jump three places to grab the top position in the junior world rankings.
 
"I can't say that I expected this. I thought I will not be able to become no 1 as tournaments were getting affected by COVID-19 but I won three events in Bulgaria, France and Belgium. So I am really excited and happy that finally I could become the world no 1. It is a great moment for me," Tasnim told PTI from Guwahati.
 
"I will completely focus on the senior circuit from now on and looking forward to playing at Iran and Uganda next month. My aim now is to improve my senior ranking. If I can weave some good performances and get into top 200 by end of the year that would be great."

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : January 17, 2022
9 .
World champion Lakshya Sen won the first Super 500 title by defeating whom?
A)
Lee Zii Jia
B)
Loh Kean Yew
C)
Viktor Axelsen
D)
Jonatan Christie

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Loh Kean Yew

India's Lakshya Sen secured his maiden Super 500 title by winning the Yonex-Sunrise India Open with a stunning straight-game victory over reigning world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men's singles final in Delhi on Sunday(16th Jan 2022).
 
The 20-year-old Sen, who had claimed his maiden world championships medal with a bronze in Spain last month, produced a fine performance to outshine the fifth seeded shuttler 24-22 21-17 in the summit clash that lasted 54 minutes.
 
In a repeat of last year's Dutch Open final, the Indian ensured that he had the last laugh this time around.
 
Going into this match, the two had a 2-2 head-to-head record with Sen losing two of the last three meetings, but the Indian was the better man on show on Sunday as he showed great athleticism, used his attacking shots to good effect and came up with his punched winners from the back at the right moments.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : January 17, 2022
10 .
When did the legendary Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj passes away?
A)
17th Jan 2022
B)
16th Jan 2022
C)
15th Jan 2022
D)
14th Jan 2022

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 17th Jan 2022

Legendary Kathak exponent "Birju Maharaj", who took the traditional Indian dance form to the world, died at his home here in the early hours of Monday(17th Jan 2022), his granddaughter said. He would have been 84 next month.
 
Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples. They were playing ‘antakshari’ after dinner when he suddenly took ill, Ragini Maharaj told PTI.
 
Birju Maharaj, one of India’s best known and most loved artistes, was from Lucknow’s Kalka-Bindadin Gharana. He is survived by five children, three daughters and two sons, and five grandchildren.

Source : Indian Express

Published On : January 17, 2022