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 has become the first overseas spinner to take 150 wickets in IPL?

Sunil Narine

Rashid Khan

Rahul Chahar

Kagiso Rabada

Correct Answer : Sunil Narine

Kolkata Knight Riders' "Sunil Narine" has become the first overseas spinner in the history of the Indian Premier League to reach the 150-wicket milestone. The star-allrounder reached the milestone when he picked up the wicket of Lalit Yadav in the match against Delhi Capitals (DC). Overall, he is ranked 8th in the list of bowlers who have taken 150 or more wickets in the IPL.

Published On : April 29, 2022

2 .

Which of the following organizations publishes the World Economic Outlook?

International Monetary Fund

World Economic Forum

World Bank

International Economic Institute

Correct Answer : International Monetary Fund

World Economic Outlook

* It is a survey by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that is usually published twice a year in the months of April and October.

* It analyses and predicts global economic developments during the near and medium term.

* In response to the growing demand for more frequent forecast updates, the WEO Update is published in January and July, between the two main WEO publications released usually in April and October.

Source : Financial Express

Published On : April 28, 2022

3 .

Who has collaborated with Bajaj Finance to introduce a fixed deposit feature in 2022?

FinMapp

Shriram

L & T Finance

Agro Tech Foods Ltd

Correct Answer : FinMapp

FinMapp has launched an all-new ‘Fixed Deposit’ feature in the FinMapp application. The Fintech major has updated the app by adding a new icon for an improved customer experience, collaborating with Bajaj Finance.

The fintech firm is offering to provide an interest rate of 7.35 percent on the fixed deposit of app users, which will assist in beating the high inflation rate that is currently prevailing. Investors now have multiple tenures to choose from as they can now make fixed deposits for 15, 18, 22, 30, 33, and 44 months, or opt for tenures of one, three, and five years, respectively.

Source : Express Computer

Published On : April 28, 2022

4 .

Who has been appointed as CEO of Future Generali India Life Insurance in 2022?

M R Kumar

Brendan Callan

Mahesh Kumar Sharma

Bruce de Broize

Correct Answer : Bruce de Broize

* Generali Asia has appointed Bruce de Broize as MD and CEO of Future Generali India Life Insurance (FGILI).

* He takes over from Miranjit Mukherjee who served as interim CEO since September 2021.

* He was the Regional Head of Distribution for Generali Asia based in Hong Kong for over five years.

* In March, Generali has become the majority shareholder of the Indian life insurance joint venture after getting all regulatory approvals.

Source : Financial Express

Published On : April 28, 2022

5 .

Which company signs MoU with West Bengal govt to train and support local artisans?

TATA

Google

Amazon

Flipkart

Correct Answer : Flipkart

* Flipkart has signed an MoU with the West Bengal government to support and train local artisans, weavers and handicraft makers.

* Aim : To leverage its e-commerce platform to scale up small businesses nationally.

* The agreement was signed with West Bengal's micro, small and medium enterprises and textiles department.

* Flipkart Samarth programme will empower artisans/weavers in the state.

Source : Financial Express

Published On : April 28, 2022

6 .

How many medals did India win at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2022?

9 medals

12 medals

15 medals

17 medals

Correct Answer : 17 medals

The 30-member Indian contingent participated at the 35th Edition of Asian Wrestling Championships 2022 held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Indian wrestlers secured a total of 17 medals, that includes (1-Gold, 5-Silver, and 11-Bronze medals).

Gold Medalist : Ravi Kumar Dahiyais the only Gold medalist representing India, in the men’s 57kg freestyle category, beating Kazakhstan’s Rakhat Kalzhan on technical superiority.

Ravi Kumar became the first Indian to win 3 Gold medals in Asian Wrestling Championships which includes 2020 in New Delhi, India, 2021 in Almaty, Kazakhstan and 2022 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia respectively.

**Asian Wrestling Championships 2022 Medal Table**
Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Japan	10	2	9	21
2	Iran	10	2	3	15
3	Kazakhstan	5	8	8	21
4	Kyrgyzstan	4	3	7	14
5	India	1	5	11	17
6	Mongolia	0	6	6	12
7	Uzbekistan	0	2	6	8
8	South Korea	0	2	1	3

Published On : April 28, 2022

7 .

Which Bank tie-up with 'Kyndryl' for Digital and IT transformation?

ESAF Small Finance Bank

North East Small Finance Bank

Fincare Small Finance Bank

Suryoday Small Finance Bank

Correct Answer : Suryoday Small Finance Bank

Suryoday Small Finance Bank has partnered with New York, US-based Kyndryl, an IT infrastructure services provider for a period of 5 years. The bank will partner with Kyndryl to drive its technology transformation program, improve operational efficiency, and increase digital banking adoption among its customers as part of a five-year transformation deal.

Under this partnership :

* Kyndryl will drive the bank’s Information technology (IT)/Digital transformation program, improve operational efficiency, and increase digital banking adoption among the bank’s customers.

* Overall, Kyndryl will modernize the bank’s technology and network connectivity. The bank will utilize Kyndryl’s advisory and implementation services to deploy and support a new core banking system.’

* Kyndryl will provide advisory and implementation services to the bank to deploy and support a new core banking system and integrate with digital channels to deliver an agile banking platform that accelerates retail business growth and enhances the bank’s customer experience.

Published On : April 28, 2022

8 .

Which Indian company has signed an MoU with Norway's Equinor to collaborate on clean energy?

GAIL

HPCL

ONGC

IOCL

Correct Answer : ONGC

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway's multinational energy company Equinor ASA. The agreement was signed on April 26, 2022 in New Delhi for collaboration and partnership in areas of upstream Exploration & Production, midstream, downstream and Clean energy options.

Published On : April 28, 2022

9 .

Who is the author of the book titled 'A Nation To Protect'?

Priyam Gandhi Mody

Dr Kiran Bedi

Uma Das Gupta

Sagarika Ghose

Correct Answer : Priyam Gandhi Mody

A Nation to Protect is a novel by Priyam Gandhi Mody, which maps India's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. The book gives an account of the central government's response to the first and second waves of Covid-19.

Published On : April 28, 2022

10 .

Who has been appointed as England's new Test Captain?

Moeen Ali

Ben Stokes

Chris Woakes

Liam Livingstone

Correct Answer : Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes has been appointed the new captain of the England men's Test team, succeeding Joe Root in the role.

* New managing director of men's cricket Rob Key met with Stokes earlier this week and the all-rounder has now agreed to take on the position.

* Stokes said in a statement he was "honoured" to become captain, while also thanking Root for the "massive part" he played in his development as a leader.

* "I am honoured to be given the chance to lead the England Test team," he said. "This is a real privilege, and I'm excited about getting started this summer.

* "I want to thank Joe (Root) for everything he has done for English cricket and for always being a great ambassador for the sport all across the world.

* Stokes' first game in charge will be the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's from June 2, the first game in a three-match series against the Black Caps which continues at Trent Bridge from June 10 and concludes at Clean Slate Headingley from June 23.

* The 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia over the winter cost head coach Chris Silverwood and managing director Ashley Giles their jobs, while Root quit as skipper weeks after the 1-0 series loss in the West Indies in March..

Source : Sky Sports

Published On : April 28, 2022