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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 became the World's fastest player to take 100 wickets in T20 International Cricket?
A)
Pat Cummins
B)
Rashid Khan
C)
Jasprit Bumrah
D)
Shakib Al Hasan

Correct Answer :   Rashid Khan

* Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan has became the fastest bowler to take 100 wickets in T20Is.
* Rashid achieved the feat during the match against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
* The Afghanistan spinner dismissed Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez to reach the milestone.
* Shakib Al Hasan, Lasith Malinga and Tim Southee are the players who have taken 100 T20I wickets.
* Rashid picked his 100th wicket in only his 53rd match as he broke Malinga’s record. The Sri Lanka bowler had picked his 100th wicket in his 76th game.

Published On : November 4, 2021
2 .
India is scheduled to play against which nation on November 3, 2021 in T20 World Cup 2021?
A)
Namibia
B)
Scotland
C)
Australia
D)
Afghanistan

Correct Answer :   Afghanistan

India vs Afghanistan live cricket match will be played at 7.30 pm at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE on November 3, 2021. This is India's third group stage match in T20 World Cup 2021 and Afghanistan's fourth match.

Published On : November 3, 2021
3 .
Lovlina Borgohain has been honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand KhelRatna Award 2021. She is related to which sports?
A)
Hockey
B)
Boxing
C)
Shooting
D)
Wrestling

Correct Answer :   Boxing

Lovlina Borgohain has been honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021. She is related to Boxing sports.

Published On : November 3, 2021
4 .
Which life insurance company is acquiring 100% shareholding in the Exide Life Insurance Company Limited?
A)
SBI Life Insurance
B)
Max Life Insurance
C)
HDFC Life Insurance
D)
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

Correct Answer :   HDFC Life Insurance

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the accquisition of 100% shareholding in Exide Life Insurance Company Limited by HDFC Life Insurance Company. The acquisition has been approved under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.

Published On : November 3, 2021
5 .
IRCTC has joined hands with Truecaller to safeguard critical communication via its integrated helploine number from fraudulent activities. What is the integrated Helpline number of Indian Railways?
A)
139
B)
145
C)
152
D)
160

Correct Answer :   139

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has entered into a partnership with caller identification platform Truecaller, in an effort to reduce fraudulent activities. Under the agreement, the integrated Helpline Number of Indian Railways, 139, will now be verified by Truecaller Business Identity solutions.

Published On : November 3, 2021
6 .
When will National Sports Awards be conferred?
A)
November 7th
B)
November 10th
C)
November 13th
D)
November 21st

Correct Answer :   November 13th

The National Sports Award will be conferred to the awardees in New Delhi on November 13, 2021. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be conferred to 12 sportspersons including Neeraj Chopra (Athletics), Sreejesh PR (Hockey), Manpreet Singh (Hockey), Ravi Kumar (Wrestling), Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), Sunil Chhetri (Football), Mithali Raj (Cricketer) and Paralympians Sumit Antil, Avani Lekhara, Manish Narwal, Pramod Bhagat and Krishna Nagar.

Published On : November 3, 2021
7 .
How many awardees have been conferred with the Arjuna Awards in 2021 for outstanding performance in Sports and Games?
A)
19
B)
24
C)
30
D)
35

Correct Answer :   35

35 awardees have been conferred with the Arjuna Awards in 2021 for outstanding performance in Sports and Games.

Published On : November 3, 2021
8 .
What is the name of Captain Amarinder Singh's new party?
A)
Punjab Lok Congress
B)
Lok Punjab Congress
C)
Punjab Congress Sena
D)
Punjab Shakti Congress

Correct Answer :   Punjab Lok Congress

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday(November 2, 2021) resigned from the Congress and announced new political party, Punjab Lok Congress. He had resigned in September as the chief minister following months of rift with Congress Punjab chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Published On : November 2, 2021
9 .
Which Indian cricketer has hinted at his comeback in February 2022?
A)
MS Dhoni
B)
Yuvraj Singh
C)
Suresh Raina
D)
Virender Sehwag

Correct Answer :   Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh has hinted at his comeback with a video post on his Instagram account that reads, "God decides your destiny !! On public demand, I will be back on the pitch hopefully in February!"

Published On : November 2, 2021
10 .
Who has won from Ellenabad by-poll election 2021 in Haryana?
A)
Balwan Singh
B)
Charan Singh
C)
Gobind Kanda
D)
Abhay Singh Chautala

Correct Answer :   Abhay Singh Chautala

Indian National Lok Dal's "Abhay Singh Chautala" has won from the Ellenabad assembly constituency in Haryana by a margin of 6739 votes against BJP's Gobind Kanda. The votes were counted on November 2, 2021.

Published On : November 2, 2021