General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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1 .

Who has released the book 'The Legend of Birsa Munda' by Tuhin A Sinha and Ankita Verma?

Uddhav Thackeray

Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Aaditya Thackeray

Devendra Fadnavis

Correct Answer : Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Maharashtra Governor "Bhagat Singh Koshyari" has released Wednesday (19th Jan 2022) a book titled ‘The Legend of Birsa Munda’, authored by Tuhin A Sinha and co-authored by Ankita Verma. The Book is the story of a lesser-known tribal hero, Birsa Munda, who courageously fought against the oppressive British Raj for the rights of his tribal community.

According to the authors, “The book based on true events is a tribute to Birsa Munda who in a very short life mobilized the tribal community, rebelled against forced conversions, envisioned a fair and just society and died fighting for it. The Legend of Birsa Munda is the story of a subaltern tribal hero whose contribution to India’s struggle for independence must never be forgotten.”

Published On : January 22, 2022

2 .

What was the amount of global FDI flow in 2021 as per UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor?

$1.34 trillion

$1.49 trillion

$1.65 trillion

$1.92 trillion

Correct Answer : $1.65 trillion

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows showed a strong rebound in 2021, up 77% to an estimated $1.65 trillion, from $929 billion in 2020, surpassing their pre-COVID-19 level.

Published On : January 22, 2022

3 .

The Haryana State Government has partnered with which state to revive the Saraswati River?

Himachal Pradesh

Uttarakhand

Uttar Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : Himachal Pradesh

The governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh will enter into an agreement on Friday(21st Jan 2022) that entails the building of a dam to supply round-the-year water flow to the river channel, Haryan Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said. The MoU will be signed by Khattar and his Himachal Pradesh counterpart Jairam Thakur at Adi Badri in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district, which is situated near the Himachal Pradesh border and is believed to be the river’s point of origin.

Talking about the plans to revive the river, Khattar told The Indian Express: “We are going to sign an MoU with Himachal Pradesh on January 21, 2022, to build Adi Badri Dam at the starting point of the river, so that round-the-year flow can be maintained. In the first phase, tourist spots will be created along the river’s course till Pehowa, keeping in mind the sanctity of the river.” Haryana has made provisions for projects worth Rs 800 crore for the rejuvenation of the Saraswati river.

Source : Indian Express

Published On : January 22, 2022

4 .

Whose appointment as Independent Chairman of Unity Small Finance Bank has been approved by RBI in 20th Jan 2022?

Ashok Khemka

Anil Swarup

Durga Shakti Nagpal

Vinod Rai

Correct Answer : Vinod Rai

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday(20th Jan 2022) approved the appointment of Vinod Rai, former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India as Independent Chairman of Unity Small Finance Bank Limited (Unity Bank).

A former IAS officer, Rai has rich experience in multiple capacities with the Ministry of Finance, Commerce, Defense as well as with Federal and State Governments and Private Institutions. He was also Chairman of the Banks Board Bureau, the body which advises the Government on top-level appointments at public sector banks and ways to address bad loans..

Source : CNBCTV18

Published On : January 22, 2022

5 .

According to UNCTAD data, what percentage of FDI in India in 2021 will be lower than in 2020?

13%

17%

21%

26%

Correct Answer : 26%

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to India dropped 26% in 2021 as compared with the previous year as large mergers and acquisitions deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data showed.

"FDI flows to India were 26% lower, mainly because large M & A deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated," according to UNCTAD's Investment Trends Monitor published on 19 January, 2022.

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows showed a strong rebound in 2021, up 77% to an estimated $1.65 trillion, from $929 billion in 2020, surpassing their pre-COVID-19 level.

Source : Business Standard

Published On : January 22, 2022

6 .

The warship 'Bayern' from which country arrived in Mumbai on January 21 in a rare port call?

France

Germany

Japan

Australia

Correct Answer : Germany

Strengthening the naval relationships between India and Germany, the Germany Navy Frigate Bayern F217 arrived in Mumbai, India in a rare port call on January 21, 2022. The German warship was received at the Mumbai port by German Ambassador to India Walter J Lindner and Maharashtra's Minister for protocol, Tourism, and Environment Aditya Thackeray. The last time a German ship docked in India was almost 9 years ago when German Fregatte "Bremen" had docked in 2012.

Published On : January 21, 2022

7 .

India will face which nation in its first match of the T20 World Cup 2022?

Australia

England

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : Pakistan

The ICC on Friday(21st Jan 2022) announced the schedule for the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 and India will be facing Pakistan in their first match of the tournament on October 23 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Australia will begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title against New Zealand in Sydney on Oct. 22 in a re-run of last year's final. The Australians will be hosting the tournament, which begins on Oct. 16 and runs until Nov. 13, for the first time.

Source : India Today

Published On : January 21, 2022

8 .

Who is the sole Indian cricketer in the ICC Women's T20 Team of the Year 2021?

Smriti Mandhana

Mitali Raj

Shefali Verma

Harmanpreet Singh

Correct Answer : Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana is the sole Indian cricketer named in the ICC Women's T20 Team of the Year 2021. Mandhana was the highest scorer for the Indian women's cricket team in the T20 format in 2021 with two fifties in 9 matches.

Published On : January 21, 2022

9 .

Who has named as the captain of the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2021?

David Warner

Kane Williamson

Dean Elgar

Rohit Sharma

Correct Answer : Kane Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been named as the captain of the ICC Test Team of the year 2021. Williamson had led New Zealand to victory in the first-ever World Test Championship final against India at Southampton, England.

Published On : January 21, 2022

10 .

Who was the first Indian to complete the prestigious NASA program?

Swati Mohan

Jahnavi Dangeti

Shirisha Bandla

Priyanka Srivastava

Correct Answer : Jahnavi Dangeti

Jahnavi Dangeti, a second-year engineering student has created history by becoming the only Indian to undergo and complete the International Air and Space Program (IASP) at NASA Launch Operations’ Kennedy Space Centre in Alabama, the U.S. In an exclusive interaction with PBNS, Jahnavi, walks us through her experience and explains in detail the process she went through during her intense training at NASA.

Source : News On Air

Published On : January 21, 2022