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 successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed helicopter launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) missile from Pokhran range?

ISRO, IAF

ISRO, INF

DRDO, INF

DRDO, IAF

Correct Answer : DRDO, IAF

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday(11-12-2021) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed helicopter launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) missile from Pokhran range.

The missile is equipped with a state-of-the-art millimetre wave (MMW) seeker which provides high precision strike capability from a safe distance. The weapon can neutralise targets at a range up to 10 kilometres.

"The flight-test was successful in meeting all its mission objectives. The release mechanism, advanced guidance and tracking algorithms, all avionics with integrated software, performed satisfactorily and tracking systems monitored all mission events," the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

Published On : December 15, 2021

2 .

Which bank has won two awards at ET BFSI Excellence Awards 2021?

HDFC Bank

DBS Bank India

State Bank of India (SBI)

Reserve Bank of India(RBI)

Correct Answer : DBS Bank India

DBS Bank India’s persistent efforts to drive digital transformation for its customers have been awarded at the ET BFSI Excellence Awards 2021. An initiative of The Economic Times, ET BFSI Excellence Awards honours the best innovations & practices implemented by the BFSI industry in a dynamic and competitive environment.

The bank has won two awards :

* ‘DBS Rapid (Real-time API)’ solution in the ‘Innovative API/Open Banking model’ category

* ‘Intelligent Banking’ in the ‘Best Digital Customer Experience initiative’ category.

Published On : December 15, 2021

3 .

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance starts__________Campaign.

#Care4Hockey

#CaresMyHockey

#CaringlySports

#CaringlyYours

Correct Answer : #Care4Hockey

A leading private general insurer in India, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has started its ‘#Care4Hockey’ Campaign to elevate field Hockey’s recognition in India. The company has partnered with Padma Shri (2020) Rani Rampal, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain, who will be the face of the campaign. ‘#Care4Hockey’ is a one of its kind campaign which aims to support the development of Hockey in India from the grass-root level.

Published On : December 15, 2021

4 .

Which cricketer has replaced injured Rohit Sharma in India's test squad for South Africa tour?

Virat Kohli

Devdutt Padikkal

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Priyank Panchal

Correct Answer : Priyank Panchal

Priyank Panchal has replaced injured vice-captain Rohit Sharma in India's Test squad for the South Africa tour. Priyank Panchal has been a regular performer in India's domestic circuit. He has been the captain and top scorer for the Gujarat Ranji Trophy team for several years.

Published On : December 14, 2021

5 .

Which among the following institutes has developed Bhu Parikshak device to detect soil health in 90 seconds?

IIT Delhi

IIT Kanpur

IIT Bombay

IIT Madras

Correct Answer : IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur has developed a portable testing device called 'Bhu Parikshak' that can detect soil health in just 90 seconds through a mobile application. The technology has been transferred to a start-up.

Published On : December 14, 2021

6 .

India has inducted how many athletes in the first list of TOPS Athletes for 2024 Paris Olympics?

140

148

153

162

Correct Answer : 148

A total of 148 athletes, including 20 new inductees in seven Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic disciplines have been identified for support in the first list of Target Olympic Podium Scheme for 2024 Paris Olympics.

Published On : December 14, 2021

7 .

When did the Gothic novelist Anne Rice die?

Dec. 14, 2021

Dec. 13, 2021

Dec. 12, 2021

Dec. 11, 2021

Correct Answer : Dec. 13, 2021

Gothic novelist Anne Rice has died due to complications from a stroke. Dec. 13, 2021, at 9:14 a.m. Anne Rice, the novelist whose lush, best-selling gothic tales, including “Interview With the Vampire,” reinvented the blood-drinking immortals as tragic antiheroes, has died. She was 80.

Source : U.S. News

Published On : December 14, 2021

8 .

How many medals won India at Asian Rowing Championship 2021?

4 Medals

5 Medals

6 Medals

7 Medals

Correct Answer : 6 Medals

India won a total of six medals, including 2 gold medals and 4 silver medals in the Asian Rowing Championship in Thailand. Senior rower Arvind Singh bagged a gold in the lightweight Men’s single sculls event while his compatriots won three silver medals. India bagged silver medals in Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls, Men’s Quadrapul Sculls and in Men’s Coxless Four. In Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls, India’s Ashish Phugat and Sukhjinder Singh won the silver.

Published On : December 14, 2021

9 .

Who was crowned the Formula One World Champion 2021?

C. Sainz Jr.

Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton

Fernando Alonso

Correct Answer : Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen was crowned Formula One world champion after a dramatic season-ending at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 12, 2021. Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton who was heading for his 8th title, to win his first-ever Formula One title. He has become the first Dutch world champion. Hamilton's Mercedes team protested against Verstappen's win.

Published On : December 13, 2021

10 .

Who is receives Dr. Ida S. Scudder Oration award?

Azim Premji

Gautam Adani

Shiv Nadar

Lakshmi Mittal

Correct Answer : Azim Premji

Azim Premji, founder chairman of Wipro Limited and founder of Azim Premji Foundation is this year’s recipient of the 10th annual Dr Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration, jointly established by Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) and the U.S.-based Vellore CMC Foundation. The award is presented to Mr Premji in recognition of his contributions to society.

Published On : December 13, 2021