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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 the author of the new book titled '1971: Charge of the Gorkhas and Other Stories'?
A)
Sanjay Baru
B)
Amit Ranjan
C)
Rachna Bisht Rawat
D)
Subhadra Sen Gupta

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Rachna Bisht Rawat

A new book titled ’1971 : Charge of the Gorkhas and Other Stories’ Released; authored by Rachna Bisht Rawat.

Published On : December 7, 2021
2 .
Who among the following has been named BWF Male Player of the Year 2021?
A)
Viktor Axelsen
B)
Dominic Thiem
C)
Anders Antonsen
D)
Alexander Zverev

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Viktor Axelsen

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen and China’s Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying were named Male and Female player of the year 2021 respectively by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Published On : December 7, 2021
3 .
Which nation hosted the 4th Asia Youth Para Games?
A)
China
B)
Oman
C)
Japan
D)
Bahrain

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Bahrain

The 4th Asia Youth Para Games (AYPG) were Bahrain’s biggest Para sport event ever, which took place from December 2nd to December 6th, 2021. The event saw participation from around 750 Para athletes under 23 years of age from 30 countries around the world.

Published On : December 7, 2021
4 .
The Indian Badminton Contingent won how many medals at the 4th Asia Youth Para Games?
A)
7
B)
10
C)
12
D)
15

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 15

The Indian para shuttlers finished their campaign at the 4th Asia Youth Para Games with 15 medals against their name, which includes 4 Gold, 7 Silver and 4 Bronze. Tokyo Paralympian Palak Kohli, Hardik Makkar and Sanjana Kumari won three medals each. 

Published On : December 7, 2021
5 .
Which nation has announced boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing?
A)
UK
B)
US
C)
Japan
D)
India

Correct Answer : Option (B) - US

US President "Joe Biden's" administration has decided not to send an official US delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing in a symbolic protest against China's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang. The US athletes will still participate in the Winter Olympics, but US government officials will not be attending the event.

Published On : December 7, 2021
6 .
Which country won the Davis Cup Title in 2021?
A)
Spain
B)
Serbia
C)
Russia
D)
Germany

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Russia

Russia won the Davis Cup title in 2021 by defeating Croatia, after a brilliant performance from Daniil Medvedev. The 25-year-old player defeated Marin Cilic in the second singles match, to make the country win its first Davis Cup title since 2006.
It was also the fifth consecutive straight-set victory in the Davis Cup for the No. 2 Medvedev. Russia’s first Davis Cup title was in 2002. Croatia also was seeking its third title after title wins in 2005 and 2018.

Published On : December 7, 2021
7 .
Ajaz Patel becomes 3rd Bowler to take 10 Wickets in an Innings, he hails from which country?
A)
New Zealand
B)
India
C)
England
D)
Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : Option (A) - New Zealand

New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel has become the 3rd cricketer who has taken all 10 wickets in an innings. Ajaz Patel created this history against the Indian Team on the second day of the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Published On : December 7, 2021
8 .
Which bank debuts India's first standalone metal debit card?
A)
ICICI Bank
B)
HDFC Bank
C)
IDFC FIRST Bank
D)
State Bank Of India

Correct Answer : Option (C) - IDFC FIRST Bank

IDFC FIRST Bank announced the launch of FIRST Private Infinite, the country’s first-ever standalone metal debit card, in partnership with Visa. FIRST Private Infinite is a lifetime free card designed specifically for customers who are part of the Bank’s FIRST Private program, premium savings and wealth offering. The FIRST Private program offers an unrivalled banking and investment experience to customers and comes with a range of exceptional investment, banking, lifestyle and wellness benefits.

Published On : December 6, 2021
9 .
Which country won the International Hockey Federation(FIH) Men's Hockey World Cup 2021?
A)
Spain
B)
France
C)
Germany
D)
Argentina

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Argentina

Argentina defeated six-time winners Germany 4-2 in the International Hockey Federation(FIH) Men's junior hockey world cup 2021 final at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha on December 5, 2021. Argentina has become the only third team after Germany (six wins) and India (2001, 2016) to win multiple Junior Hockey WC titles.

Published On : December 6, 2021
10 .
India finished at which place in the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2021?
A)
Second
B)
Third
C)
Fourth
D)
Fifth

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Fourth

Defending champions India finished fourth in the junior hockey world cup 2021 after losing 1-3 to France in the third-place match. This was India's second clash with France in the tournament after their opening game on November 24th, which they narrowly lost by 4-5.

Published On : December 6, 2021