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 chairperson of the expert committee formed by IFSCA on Sustainable Finance Hub at IFSC?

C.K. Mishra

Amit Garg

Sujoy Bose

V Balasubramaniam

Correct Answer : C.K. Mishra

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted an Expert Committee to recommend approach towards development of Sustainable Finance Hub at IFSC. The expert committee will be chaired by Shri C.K. Mishra, Former Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

Published On : October 1, 2021

2 .

Indian player Rupinder Pal Singh has recently announced retirement from which sports?

Tennis

Hockey

Cricket

Badminton

Correct Answer : Hockey

he Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian hockey player Rupinder Pal Singh has announced his retirement from international hockey with immediate effect on 30th September 2021 to make way for young and talented players.

Published On : October 1, 2021

3 .

Which bank in the only one left under the RBI's PCA regime?

Central Bank of India

Canara Bank

Bank of Maharashtra

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Correct Answer : Central Bank of India

Now, only Mumbai-based Central Bank of India is under PCA regime. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday(30-09-2021) removed three public sector banks from the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework, allowing them to carry on normal business, especially lending. The three banks are Bank of India (BoI), Bank of Maharashtra (Mahabank), and Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC).

The Central Bank took this decision after reviewing the performance of these banks in the October-December (Q3) 2018-19 (FY19) quarter. The banks will, however, have to meet some norms that will ensure close monitoring.

Published On : October 1, 2021

4 .

The government has recently enhanced the income limit of disabled dependents to be eligible for family pension for life from Ministry of Defence. What is the new limit?

less than 30% of the last pay drawn

less than 40% of the last pay drawn

less than 50% of the last pay drawn

less than 60% of the last pay drawn

Correct Answer : less than 30% of the last pay drawn

The ministry of defence on 29 September in a statement said the rules have been altered to make the dependents eligible for family pension for life, provided their total income from sources apart from the pension “remains less than the entitled family pension at an ordinary rate that is less than 30% of the last pay drawn by the deceased government servant/pensioner concerned plus the dearness relief admissible thereon”. The ministry added that, in such cases, the financial benefit will come into effect from February 8, 2021.

Published On : September 30, 2021

5 .

Which team has won the 2021 Ryder Cup?

Italy

India

Australia

United States

Correct Answer : United States

The United States has won the 2021 Ryder Cup, defeating Team Europe, with its youngest team in history, clinched the 43rd Ryder Cup when 24-year-old Collin Morikawa holed a 3-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole that assured the Americans at least 14 1/2 points.

They finished with a 19-9 rout, the largest margin of victory since the modern format of the Ryder Cup was adopted.

Dustin Johnson became the first American since Larry Nelson in 1979 to go 5-0, completing his perfect week by beating Paul Casey, 1 up.

Published On : September 30, 2021

6 .

NPCI has partnered with which bank to launch 'RuPay On-the-Go' contactless payments solutions?

Axis Bank

ICICI Bank

HDFC Bank

Yes Bank

Correct Answer : Yes Bank

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has partnered with private sector lender YES Bank to launch first-of-its-kind ‘RuPay On-the-Go’ contactless payments solutions.

Published On : September 30, 2021

7 .

How many awardees have won the 2021 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize?

Correct Answer : 11

In 2021, 11 scientists have been felicitated with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, announced on September 26, 2021, during the 80th foundation day of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Published On : September 29, 2021

8 .

Name the tennis veteran who has recently won the women's double's title at the 2021 Ostrava Open WTA 500 tournament with her Chinese partner Shuai Zhang?

Simona Halep

Sania Mirza

Ashleigh Barty

Karolina Pliskova

Correct Answer : Sania Mirza

The Indo-Chinese duo of Sania Mirza and Shuai Zhang clinched the women’s double’s title at the 2021 Ostrava Open WTA 500 tournament in Czech Republic on September 26, 2021. They defeated the pair of Kaitlyn Christian and Erin Routliffe 6-3, 6-2 and clinched the title in just over an hour. The final was held in Ostrava in the Czech Republic. This is the first title of this season for Sania Mirza and the 43rd title of her career. Ostrava Open is a tournament organized for women tennis players. It resurfaced in 2020 to make up for the loss of tournaments due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published On : September 29, 2021

9 .

Who has been selected as the external auditor of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) fortheperiod between 2022 to 2027?

R. K. Mathur

Manoj Sinha

G C Murmu

Rajiv Mehrishi

Correct Answer : G C Murmu

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, G C Murmu has been selected as the external auditor of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), for a period of six years. His tenure will be valid from 2022 to 2027.

Published On : September 29, 2021

10 .

What is the name of the satellite that has been launched recently by NASA to be its new eyes in the sky?

Landsat 9

Ragnak I

Sparta II

Earthsat 3

Correct Answer : Landsat 9

NASA successfully launched Landsat 9 on an Atlas V rocket on September 27, 2021, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Landsat 9 is a powerful satellite that will monitor the land surface of Earth and help study climate change. “Landsat 9 will be our new eyes in the sky when it comes to observing our changing planet,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator for Science at NASA.

Published On : September 29, 2021