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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.

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A)
Peru
B)
Indonesia
C)
India
D)
India

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Indonesia


* Indonesia will host the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023.

* This tournament will be organized in Indonesia from 10 November to 02 December 2023.

* Initially it was to be organized in Peru but Peru backed out due to its budget reasons.

* A total of 24 teams will participate in this tournament.

Published On : June 27, 2023
A)
Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi
B)
Chepauk Stadium Chennai
C)
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad
D)
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad


* The official fixtures of the ICC World Cup 2023 was released by ICC on Tuesday (27th June 2023). Previous edition finalists England and New Zealand will kick-off the proceedings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5.

* India will get their tournament underway against Australia on October 8, which is scheduled to be held in Chennai. The big match between India and Pakistan will be played in Ahmedabad on October 15, 2023.

* Final Match Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19th November 2023.

ICC World Cup 2023

Published On : June 27, 2023
A)
Dr. R. Venaa Varma
B)
Dr. S. Srinivasan
C)
Dr. M. Rama Chandra
D)
Dr. K. Venugopal

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Dr. K. Venugopal


Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha, has been selected for an award instituted by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to commemorate National Doctors’ Day on July 1, 2023.

A statement issued by the IMA recently noted that Dr. Venugopal was selected under the category of community service.

He will receive the award at a function to be held at IMA headquarters in New Delhi on July 1, 2023 at 4 p.m.

Published On : June 27, 2023
A)
David Hardiman
B)
Ranajit Guha
C)
Sumit Sarkar
D)
Dipesh Chakrabarty

Correct Answer : Option (A) - David Hardiman


Historian David Hardiman has released his new book 'Non-Cooperation in India: Non-Violent Strategy and Protest' on Monday.

The non-cooperation movement by the Indian National Congress (INC), organized and led by Gandhi, was the first mass movement organized nationwide during India’s struggle for freedom.

Aim : Its aims were to force further concessions from the British government by organizing the boycotting of the legislative councils, courts and schools, and other symbolic acts.

“Although the Noncooperation Movement of 1920-22 was one of the greatest mass movements of modern times, hardly any overall accounts of it exist. “I was inspired to carry out this task through a combination of my interest in Indian nationalism, Gandhi, subaltern history, and the theory and practice of nonviolent resistance. I am delighted that Westland Books is now publishing this Indian edition,” said Hardiman, founding member of the ‘Subaltern Studies Group’, in a statement.

The non-violent movement, inspired by Gandhi’s satyagraha campaign, degenerated into violence and was called off by Gandhi himself in February 1922 after the murder of a number of policemen by a mob at Chauri Chaura in the United Provinces.

According to the publishers, the book, comprising seven chapters, is a detailed account of India’s first mass movement organized as a part of India’s freedom struggle..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : June 27, 2023
A)
ICICI Lombard
B)
TATA AIG
C)
New India Assurance
D)
SBI General Insurance

Correct Answer : Option (A) - ICICI Lombard


General insurance company ICICI Lombard on Monday (26th June 2023) announced the launch of three insurance products focusing on MSMEs — MSME Suraksha Kavach Policy, Property All Risk (PAR) Policy, and i-Select Liability to make MSMEs more risk aware and provide them with the benefit of comprehensive coverage to safeguard their businesses.  

The MSME Suraksha Kavach Policy is a bundled product to protect MSMEs against loss or damage to property due to defined insured perils.

The policy offers the benefits of optional coverage for STFI (Storms, Typhoons, Cyclones, Tempest, Tornados, Hurricanes, Floods and Inundation), and Terrorism, providing businesses with the flexibility to choose the right level of protection.

The PAR policy covers a range of properties, including buildings, machinery, stocks, and furniture, against loss or damage caused by accidents or misfortunes, unless specifically excluded in the policy.

Lastly, the i-Select Liability Add On is to further enhance the comprehensive Club Royale policy of ICICI Lombard by offering multiple additional covers such as security upgrades, cover on valuables like jewellery or any home event cancellation.

Sanjeev Mantri, Executive Director of ICICI Lombard, said, “In today’s dynamic business landscape, all businesses, especially MSMEs, must have a robust risk management and contingency plans. Insurance plays a pivotal role in this process, offering crucial financial protection and empowering businesses to withstand turbulence and uncertainties.

Our new insurance solutions are specifically designed to empower MSMEs with a wider suite of products, a more comprehensive cover for property related risks and convenience of bundled offering in a singular plan.”..

Source : Financial Express

Published On : June 27, 2023
A)
Amelie Solja and Manika Batra
B)
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Adina Mukherjee
C)
Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee
D)
Sreeja Akula and Mouma Das

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee


The Indian women's doubles pair of Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee won the 2023 World Table Tennis, ( WTT) Contender tournament in Tunis, after beating the Japanese pair of Miyuu Kihara and Miwa Harimoto.

The Indian duo won 3-1 (11-5, 11-6, 5-11, 13-11) in a challenging final. The pair also became the first Indians to win a Contender title this year.

The Indian pair had advanced to the final after beating Korean duo of Shin Yubin and Jeon Jihi 3-2 (7-11, 11-9, 11-9, 7-11, 11-9) in a hard-fought last-four clash.

Meanwhile, the Indian mixed doubles pair of Manika Batra and G Sathiyan as well as the men's doubles duo of Manav Vikash Thakkar and Manush Utpalbhai Shah had lost their respective semifinal matches. .

Source : AIR

Published On : June 26, 2023
A)
Adam Zampa
B)
Moeen Ali
C)
Ravindra Jadeja
D)
Wanindu Hasaranga

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Wanindu Hasaranga


Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka has achieved a remarkable feat in cricket by becoming the first spinner and second overall player in history to take three consecutive 5-wicket hauls in the One Day Internationals (ODIs).

It was achieved, when Sri Lanka bundled out Ireland at 192 to secure the Super Six spot in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match.

He has placed himself equal to the legendary Pakistani bowler Waqar Younis..

Source : ANI

Published On : June 26, 2023
A)
Diksha Dagar
B)
Pranavi Urs
C)
Aditi Ashok
D)
Sharmila Nicollet

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Diksha Dagar


Indian golf player, Diksha Dagar has secured her second Ladies European Tour (LET) at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open 2023.

* In the final, she defeated Trichat Cheenglab of Thailand.

* She hails from Jhajjar in Haryana.

* In 2019, she won her first LET title at the South African Women's Open, held in Cape Town.

* After Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar is the only other Indian woman golfer to have won two or more LET titles.

* She represented India at the Tokyo 2022 Olympics..

Source : Mid-day

Published On : June 26, 2023
A)
SBI Life Insurance
B)
Max Life Insurance
C)
HDFC Life Insurance
D)
Life Insurance Corporation

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Life Insurance Corporation


National insurer Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Friday (23rd June 2023) launched a new close-ended plan Dhan Vridhhi. The new plan will be on sale from June 23 through September 30, 2023, the insurer said in a statement.

* LIC said Dhan Vriddhi is a non-linked, non-participating, individual, savings, single premium life plan, offering a combination of protection and savings.

* This plan provides financial support to the family in case of unfortunate death of the life assured during the policy term. It also provides a guaranteed lump sum amount on the date of maturity to the assured.

* The plan comes with two options to choose from wherein the sum assured on death can either be 1.25 times or 10 times in the second option.

* The plan is available for 10, 15 and 18 years and the minimum age at entry varies from 90 days to 8 years, depending on the term selected, and the maximum age at entry varies from 32 to 60 years, depending upon the term and option selected.

* The plan offers a minimum basic assured sum of Rs 1,25,000 and can be opted for more in multiples of Rs 5,000.

* The guaranteed additions shall accrue at the end of each policy year, throughout the policy term, and ranges from Rs 60 to Rs 75 in the first option and Rs 25 to Rs 40 in the second option for every Rs 1,000 of basic sum assured. The guaranteed additions are higher for a higher sum assured..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : June 26, 2023
A)
HDFC Bank
B)
City Union Bank
C)
Indian Overseas Bank
D)
Union Bank of India

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Indian Overseas Bank


Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihood Mission (TNSRLM), on Tuesday (20th June 2023), to foster the growth of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the State and provide them with vital financial support.

* Under the terms of the MoU, TNSRLM will facilitate eligible SHGs for credit linkage with IOB.

* This strategic collaboration aims to streamline access to financial resources for SHGs, enabling them to undertake entrepreneurial activities, expand their ventures, and contribute to the economic development of the State.

* The collaboration is expected to catalyse the growth of SHGs targeting ₹1,875 crore and increase the disbursal under DAY-NRLM (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission) during this fiscal, effectively doubling the impact of financial assistance, according to a statement..

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : June 26, 2023