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 .

Which nation has detected a new COVID-19 strain that can be more infectious than the Delta variant?

South Africa

France

Japan

United States

Correct Answer : South Africa

South Africa has detected a new COVID-19 strain which carries an unusually large number of mutations and can be more infectious than Delta.

Published On : November 26, 2021

2 .

Which bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to India for COVID-19 vaccine procurement?

World Bank

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Central Bank of India

Correct Answer : Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $1.5 billion loan (approx Rs 11,185 crore) to help the Government of India purchase safe and effective vaccines against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The fund will be used to procure at least 66.7 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses for an estimated 31.7 crore people of the country. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is expected to co-finance an additional USD 500 million for the project.

Published On : November 26, 2021

3 .

Which tennis player has won the 2021 ATP Finals?

Alexander Zverev

Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Correct Answer : Alexander Zverev

In Tennis, Alexander Zverev of Germany beat World No.2 Daniil Medvedev of Russia, 6-4, 6-4, in the men’s single finals to clinch 2021 ATP Finals title on November 21, 2021, held at Turin in Italy.

Published On : November 25, 2021

4 .

Which cricket team has won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021-22?

Telangana

Karnataka

Punjab

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

In cricket, Tamil Nadu has lifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy defeating Karnataka after chasing 152. Batsman M. Shahrukh Khan smashed a dramatic last-ball six to help Tamil Nadu defend the T-20 title with a thrilling four-wicket win in the summit clash in Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

Published On : November 24, 2021

5 .

Who is the authored a book titled "Cooking to Save your Life"?

Mary Miller

Priyanka Gandhi

Ashok Chakravarti

Abhijit Banerjee

Correct Answer : Abhijit Banerjee

Indian-born American economist & Nobel laureate, Abhijit Banerjee has authored a new book (cookbook) titled “Cooking to Save your Life”. The book illustrated by France based illustrator Cheyenne Oliver is published by Juggernaut Books. He won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019 along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.

Published On : November 24, 2021

6 .

Who is the author of the book "India Vs UK : The Story of an Unprecedented Diplomatic Win"?

Syed Akbaruddin

Rashmika Kaur

T. S. Tirumurti

Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Correct Answer : Syed Akbaruddin

Syed Akbaruddin, the former India’s Permanent Representative to the UN has come out with a book titled ‘India Vs UK: The Story of an Unprecedented Diplomatic Win’

Published On : November 24, 2021

7 .

Who has been conferred with the 2021 International Emmy Awards for Best Actor?

Tehran

Matt Smith

David Tennant

Michael Sheen

Correct Answer : David Tennant

The 2021 International Emmy Awards was the 49th edition of the annual ceremony held in New York City. The award recognised excellence in television programs produced and aired originally outside the U.S., and non-English language US primetime programs between the dates of January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020.

Best Actor : David Tennant for Des (UK)
Best Actress : Hayley Squires for Adult Material (UK)

Best Drama Series : Tehran (Israel)

Best Comedy Series : Call My Agent Season 4 (France)

Best Documentary : Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice (Thailand)

Best Telenovela : The Song Of Glory (China)

Best TV Movie / Mini-Series : Atlantic Crossing (Norway)

Best Arts Programming : Kubrick By Kubrick (France)

Best Short-Form Series : INSiDE (New Zealand)

Best Non-Scripted Entertainment : The Masked Singer (UK)

Best Non-English Language U.S. Primetime Program : 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards (USA)

Published On : November 24, 2021

8 .

Defence Ministry has approved a Rs 5,000 crore deal with which nation to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles?

China

Japan

Russia

Malaysia

Correct Answer : Russia

Defence Ministry on November 23, 2021 approved a Rs 5,000 crore deal with Russia to manufacture 7.5 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.

Published On : November 24, 2021

9 .

Which bank has launched a new online platform 'Trade Emerge' for exporters and importers across India?

SBI

Axis Bank

ICICI Bank

HDFC Bank

Correct Answer : ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank has announced the launch of an online platform ‘Trade Emerge’ for exporters and importers across India. The platform will offer comprehensive digital banking and value-added services to the companies engaged in export and import in India.

Published On : November 24, 2021

10 .

Name the player who has clinched the women's single title at 2021 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament

Carolina Marin

An Seyoung

Nozomi Okuhara

Akane Yamaguchi

Correct Answer : An Seyoung

In women’s single, fourth-seeded An Seyoung of South Korea defeated top-seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-17, 21-19 to win the title.

Published On : November 23, 2021