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Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who is author of the book “Exam Warriors” ?
A. Smriti Irani
B. Maneka Gandhi
C. Narendra Modi
D. Uma bharti
Answer:C | Who is author of the book “Exam Warriors” ? | Answer:C | [
"A. Smriti Irani",
"B. Maneka Gandhi",
"C. Narendra Modi",
"D. Uma bharti"
] | Explanation: “Exam Warriors” is the name of the book written by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that was released on 4 February 2018. The book offers ’25 mantras’ to the students going to appear in various exams and tells that students need not see exams as a life-and-death situation.Published by Penguin Random House, the 193-page Prime Minister’s book advises students to stay calm and focused during the examination period............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who has taken charge as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG)?
A. Rajeev Kumar
B. Sandeep Chaudhary
C. Sudeep Lakhtakia
D. Sarath Chand
Answer:B | Who has taken charge as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG)? | Answer:B | [
"A. Rajeev Kumar",
"B. Sandeep Chaudhary",
"C. Sudeep Lakhtakia",
"D. Sarath Chand"
] | Explanation: Sudeep Lakhtakia, the 1984-batch IPS officer of the Telangana cadre, has taken charge as the new Director General of the ‘black cats commando’ force National Security Guard (NSG). DG of National Security Guard (NSG) and will hold the post till July 2019. He succeeded S P Singh, who retires on January 31, 2018............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | What is India’s rank in the Global Democracy Index 2018 compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
A. 68th
B. 52nd
C. 38th
D. 42nd
Answer:D | What is India’s rank in the Global Democracy Index 2018 compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)? | Answer:D | [
"A. 68th",
"B. 52nd",
"C. 38th",
"D. 42nd"
] | Explanation: India has slipped to 42nd place on the annual Global Democracy Index (GDI) that was released during January 2018. The annual listing compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has downgraded India by 10 places as India moved down from 32nd place last year. India remains classified among ‘flawed democracies’ amid “rise of conservative religious ideologies” and increase in vigilantism and violence against minorities as well as other dissenting voices............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Hukum Singh, who passed away recently, was the MP from which Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Mathura
B. Saharanpur
C. Rampur
D. Kairana
Answer:D | Hukum Singh, who passed away recently, was the MP from which Lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh? | Answer:D | [
"A. Mathura",
"B. Saharanpur",
"C. Rampur",
"D. Kairana"
] | Explanation: Hukum Singh (79), the BJP MP from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, has passed away in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on February 3, 2018. He belonged to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was a member of the Panel of Chairpersons of the 16th Lok Sabha and the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Water Resources. He was 7-time MLA from UP and had also served as a Cabinet Minister in Uttar Pradesh governments under both BJP and the Congress............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which company started #SecurityCheckKiya campaign to create about Internet safety?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. Infosys
D. Amazon
Answer:B | Which company started #SecurityCheckKiya campaign to create about Internet safety? | Answer:B | [
"A. Microsoft",
"B. Google",
"C. Infosys",
"D. Amazon"
] | Explanation: #SecurityCheckKiya (Hindi for “Did you do a Security Check?”) is the name given to the awareness campaign started by Google India that primarily aims to create security awareness among young and first-time internet users. The campaign was started from 5 February 2018, on the eve of the Safer Internet Day. The campaign outlines basic steps users can take to protect themselves from account hijacks, safeguard Android devices from malware, and secure personal data in the event of a device loss. ...........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | During April 2019 who became Jamia Millia Islamia’s first-ever woman Vice-Chancellor?
A. Najma Khan
B. Shabana Azami
C. Najma Akhtar
D. Ruhi Khanam
Answer:C | During April 2019 who became Jamia Millia Islamia’s first-ever woman Vice-Chancellor? | Answer:C | [
"A. Najma Khan",
"B. Shabana Azami",
"C. Najma Akhtar",
"D. Ruhi Khanam"
] | Explanation: Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia got its first woman vice-chancellor as President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the name of Najma Akhtar for the post on 11 April 2019. She has four decades of academic scholarship in educational leadership |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who was recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019 recently by the Wrestling Federation of India?
A. Vinesh Phogat
B. Sushil Kumar
C. Sakshi Malik
D. Harpreet Singh
Answer:A | Who was recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019 recently by the Wrestling Federation of India? | Answer:A | [
"A. Vinesh Phogat",
"B. Sushil Kumar",
"C. Sakshi Malik",
"D. Harpreet Singh"
] | Explanation: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) recommended the names of Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019. Current number one wrestler, Punia recently won the Asian Wrestling Championships in Xi'an, China. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who was named 2019 FWA footballer of the year?
A. Virgil Van Dijk
B. Lionel Messi
C. Raheem Sterling
D. Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer:C | Who was named 2019 FWA footballer of the year? | Answer:C | [
"A. Virgil Van Dijk",
"B. Lionel Messi",
"C. Raheem Sterling",
"D. Cristiano Ronaldo"
] | Explanation: Raheem Sterling has been named the 2019 footballer of the year by the Football Writers' Association (FWA). The Manchester City and England forward topped the poll of the 400-strong FWA membership as a clear winner, with 62 percent of the votes. It was more than 100 votes ahead of Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | How much rate of interest on Provident Fund (EPF) for 2018-19 was approved by Government on 26 April 2019?
A. 8.90%
B. 8.65%
C. 8.50%
D. 8.85%
Answer:B | How much rate of interest on Provident Fund (EPF) for 2018-19 was approved by Government on 26 April 2019? | Answer:B | [
"A. 8.90%",
"B. 8.65%",
"C. 8.50%",
"D. 8.85%"
] | Explanation: The Finance Ministry has approved 8.65% rate of interest on EPF for 2018-19 as decided by retirement fund body EPFO. The interest rate on EPF was hiked to 8.65% for the last fiscal from 8.55% provided in 2017-18. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which country becomes Third Largest Foreign Direct Investor in India recently?
A. Japan
B. Netherlands
C. France
D. Germany
Answer:B | Which country becomes Third Largest Foreign Direct Investor in India recently? | Answer:B | [
"A. Japan",
"B. Netherlands",
"C. France",
"D. Germany"
] | Explanation: The Netherlands has emerged as the third largest foreign direct investor in India during 2017-18, with investments pegged at about $2.67 billion across sectors. The Netherlands was also the second largest destination for foreign investment by Indian companies, after Singapore, with investments worth $12.8 billion in 2017...........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who was Kawaguchi?
A. A Chinese monk
B. A Chinese traveler
C. A Japanese monk
D. A Japanese traveler
Answer:C | Who was Kawaguchi? | Answer:C | [
"A. A Chinese monk",
"B. A Chinese traveler",
"C. A Japanese monk",
"D. A Japanese traveler"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Three Years in Tibet is?
A. A travel book
B. An adventure book
C. A short story
D. A novel
Answer:A | Three Years in Tibet is? | Answer:A | [
"A. A travel book",
"B. An adventure book",
"C. A short story",
"D. A novel"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The despised castes in Tibet were?
A. Smiths and butchers
B. Sweepers and butchers
C. Shoemakers and sweepers
D. Shoemakers and butchers
Answer:A | The despised castes in Tibet were? | Answer:A | [
"A. Smiths and butchers",
"B. Sweepers and butchers",
"C. Shoemakers and sweepers",
"D. Shoemakers and butchers"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which of the following words is correctly spelt?
A. Harrass
B. Harass
C. Harras
D. Haras
Answer:B | Which of the following words is correctly spelt? | Answer:B | [
"A. Harrass",
"B. Harass",
"C. Harras",
"D. Haras"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The word ‘assessment’ means?
A. Enquiry
B. Report
C. Evaluation
D. Summary
Answer:C | The word ‘assessment’ means? | Answer:C | [
"A. Enquiry",
"B. Report",
"C. Evaluation",
"D. Summary"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The word ‘lovely’ is?
A. A gerund
B. A verd
C. An adjective
D. An adverb
Answer:C | The word ‘lovely’ is? | Answer:C | [
"A. A gerund",
"B. A verd",
"C. An adjective",
"D. An adverb"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The active voice of the sentence “was not he rebuked by his officer ?” is?
A. His officer rebuked him
B. Did his officer rebuke him?
C. Did not his officer rebuke him?
D. Was not his officer rebuked him?
Answer:C | The active voice of the sentence “was not he rebuked by his officer ?” is? | Answer:C | [
"A. His officer rebuked him",
"B. Did his officer rebuke him?",
"C. Did not his officer rebuke him?",
"D. Was not his officer rebuked him?"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Out of the given alternatives choose the one which can be the substitute for the given sentence: A person who is suffering from nervous break down is?
A. Eccentric
B. Neurotic
C. Lunatic
D. Mongrel
Answer:B | Out of the given alternatives choose the one which can be the substitute for the given sentence: A person who is suffering from nervous break down is? | Answer:B | [
"A. Eccentric",
"B. Neurotic",
"C. Lunatic",
"D. Mongrel"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which company launches iPhoneX Smartphone?
A. Samsung
B. IBM
C. Apple
D. Google
Answer:C | Which company launches iPhoneX Smartphone? | Answer:C | [
"A. Samsung",
"B. IBM",
"C. Apple",
"D. Google"
] | Explanation: US based tech giant Apple announced its latest flagship, the iPhone X Smartphone. In a spectacular display of technology built into super sleek devices, Apple on 12th September unveiled three new iPhones, as well as upgrades for the Apple Watch, Apple TV and Airpod wireless headphones. ....Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The 12-day-long Cauvery Maha Pushkaram is being celebrated in this state?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamilnadu
Answer:D | The 12-day-long Cauvery Maha Pushkaram is being celebrated in this state? | Answer:D | [
"A. Kerala",
"B. Karnataka",
"C. Maharashtra",
"D. Tamilnadu"
] | Explanation: Thousands of devotees from various parts of the country sprinkled the holy water from the Cauvery at various bathing ghats along the course of the river in Thanjavur and Nagapattinam districts on the occasion of the Cauvery Maha Pushkaram on 12th September. ....Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Hindi day is celebrated on which day?
A. 14 November
B. 5 September
C. 2 October
D. 14 September
Answer:D | Hindi day is celebrated on which day? | Answer:D | [
"A. 14 November",
"B. 5 September",
"C. 2 October",
"D. 14 September"
] | Explanation: Hindi day is being celebrated across the country on 14th September. It was on this day in 1949 that the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi written in Devanagari script as the official language of the country. President Ram Nath Kovind will give away Rajbhasha awards for the Year 2016-17 at a function in New Delhi. ....Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which Indian-American was awarded with 2017 Balzan Prize recently?
A. Indira Jaising
B. Bhavani Prasad Panda
C. Faizan Mustafa
D. Bina Agarwal
Answer:D | Which Indian-American was awarded with 2017 Balzan Prize recently? | Answer:D | [
"A. Indira Jaising",
"B. Bhavani Prasad Panda",
"C. Faizan Mustafa",
"D. Bina Agarwal"
] | Explanation: Two US scientists whose work has contributed to creating immunological treatments for cancer are among the winners of this year’s Balzan Prizes, recognising scholarly and scientific achievements. Another winner is economist Bina Agarwal, a professor at the University of Manchester, who was recognised in the gender studies category for her “heroic” work studying women’s contributions to agriculture in India. James Allison of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Robert Schreiber of the Washington University School of Medicine were cited for their work on antibody treatments that has increased the survival of patients with metastatic melanoma. The Balzan Foundation awards two prizes in the sciences and two in the humanities each year, rotating specialities to highlight new or emerging areas of research and sustain fields that might be overlooked elsewhere. Recipients receive 750,000 Swiss francs (Rs. 5 crore), half of which must be used for research, preferably by young scholars or scientists. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | PM Modi, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe jointly lay foundation stone for bullet train between which cities?
A. Delhi-Mumbai
B. Mumbai-Chennai
C. Delhi-Kolkata
D. Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Answer:D | PM Modi, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe jointly lay foundation stone for bullet train between which cities? | Answer:D | [
"A. Delhi-Mumbai",
"B. Mumbai-Chennai",
"C. Delhi-Kolkata",
"D. Mumbai-Ahmedabad"
] | Explanation: PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe jointly laid the foundation stone for the high-speed bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai on 14th September 2017. The train will cover a distance of over 500 km in around two hours. ....Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Governor of Which state is removed from his post by President on 12 September 2016?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer:D | Governor of Which state is removed from his post by President on 12 September 2016? | Answer:D | [
"A. Rajasthan",
"B. Gujarat",
"C. Sikkim",
"D. Arunachal Pradesh"
] | Explanation: Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa was sacked from the post of Governor of Arunachal Pradesh by the President Pranab Mukherjee on 12 September 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who is appointed New Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh on 13th September ?
A. Deepak Singhal
B. Alok Ranjan
C. Rahul Bhatnagar
D. Ira Singhal
Answer:C | Who is appointed New Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh on 13th September ? | Answer:C | [
"A. Deepak Singhal",
"B. Alok Ranjan",
"C. Rahul Bhatnagar",
"D. Ira Singhal"
] | Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on 13th September appointed Rahul Bhatnagar as new Chief Secretary. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | PM Narendra Modi meets Jeff Weiner. He is CEO of which Company?
A. TCS
B. LinkedIn
C. Google
D. Microsoft
Answer:B | PM Narendra Modi meets Jeff Weiner. He is CEO of which Company? | Answer:B | [
"A. TCS",
"B. LinkedIn",
"C. Google",
"D. Microsoft"
] | Explanation: Chief Executive Officer of the social networking site LinkedIn Jeff Weiner on 13th September called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which city to host the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBS-2019)?
A. Bengaluru
B. New Delhi
C. Gandhinagar
D. Varanasi
Answer:D | Which city to host the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBS-2019)? | Answer:D | [
"A. Bengaluru",
"B. New Delhi",
"C. Gandhinagar",
"D. Varanasi"
] | Explanation: The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBS-2019) will be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh from January 21 to 23, 2019. The event would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth. There will be provision for the participants to participate in the Kumbh Snan (in Allahabad) and then travel to New Delhi to be part of the Republic Day Parade on January 26. It will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in association with the Uttar Pradesh government with theme “Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India”. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Mahathir Bin Mohamad, has won a historic election in which country?
A. Pakistan
B. Iraq
C. Iran
D. Malaysia
Answer:D | Mahathir Bin Mohamad, has won a historic election in which country? | Answer:D | [
"A. Pakistan",
"B. Iraq",
"C. Iran",
"D. Malaysia"
] | Explanation: Mahathir Bin Mohamad, 92, has won a historic election victory, ending the six-decade rule of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition on 10th May 2018. The results from the Election Commission showed the opposition grouping, Pakatan Harapan, plus a party in the Borneo state of Sabah they are allied with, winning 115 seats — over the threshold of 112 seats needed in parliament to form a government. Mahathir, who will become the world's oldest prime minister, came out of retirement to take on Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has become embroiled in massive corruption scandal surrounding state fund 1MDB. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | SCO Tourism Ministers Conference 2018 was held in which country?
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. Lagos
Answer:B | SCO Tourism Ministers Conference 2018 was held in which country? | Answer:B | [
"A. India",
"B. China",
"C. Japan",
"D. Lagos"
] | Explanation: The Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, K. J. Alphons attended the Tourism Ministers’ conference by Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Wuhan, China on 9th May 2018. At the inaugural session, the Minister stated that India’s Tourism sector is fast growing and has got an emerging market for outbound travel and a tremendous potential for tourism co-operation with the SCO region...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Govt launches VAJRA scheme to attract ------ ?
A. Investment
B. Scientists
C. Musicians
D. None of above
Answer:B | Govt launches VAJRA scheme to attract ------ ? | Answer:B | [
"A. Investment",
"B. Scientists",
"C. Musicians",
"D. None of above"
] | Explanation: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) under Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty (VAJRA) scheme in a bid to bring together the Indian scientists abroad and India-based researchers for conducting joint researches in India. The web portal of VAJRA was launched by Union Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan. .....Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The world’s first ever data embassy will be established by which country?
A. Japan
B. India
C. Estonia
D. USA
Answer:C | The world’s first ever data embassy will be established by which country? | Answer:C | [
"A. Japan",
"B. India",
"C. Estonia",
"D. USA"
] | Explanation: The world’s first-ever data embassy will be established by the Estonian government in Luxembourg in 2018. For this, Prime Minister of Estonia Jüri Ratas and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel has signed an agreement on housing data and information systems, that will pave the way to open data embassy in Luxembourg......Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which space telescope has spotted 219 potential planets in June 2017?
A. Discovery
B. James Webb
C. Suberano
D. Kepler
Answer:D | Which space telescope has spotted 219 potential planets in June 2017? | Answer:D | [
"A. Discovery",
"B. James Webb",
"C. Suberano",
"D. Kepler"
] | Explanation: NASA’s Kepler space telescope has spotted 219 new potential planets, among which at least 10 are almost the same size as that of the Earth with conditions suitable to host life. The new data brings the total number of planet candidates identified by Kepler to 4034, of which 2335 have been verified as exoplanets. .....Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who has been appointed as the head of the newly created UNCTO?
A. Vladimir Voronkov
B. Sergey Lavrov
C. Vladimir Kolokoltsev
D. Dmitry Medvedev
Answer:A | Who has been appointed as the head of the newly created UNCTO? | Answer:A | [
"A. Vladimir Voronkov",
"B. Sergey Lavrov",
"C. Vladimir Kolokoltsev",
"D. Dmitry Medvedev"
] | Explanation: Russian diplomat Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov has been appointed as the head of the newly created United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office (UNCTO) and will hold the title of Under-Secretary-General. The Under-Secretary-General will provide strategic leadership to United Nations counter-terrorism efforts, participate in the decision-making process of the United Nations and ensure that the cross-cutting origins and impact of terrorism are reflected in the work of the United Nations. .....Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | In June 2017 which country gets status of Test playing nations by ICC?
A. Afghanistan
B. Ireland
C. Both A and B
D. None of above
Answer:C | In June 2017 which country gets status of Test playing nations by ICC? | Answer:C | [
"A. Afghanistan",
"B. Ireland",
"C. Both A and B",
"D. None of above"
] | Explanation: Afghanistan and Ireland were approved as Full Members by the ICC, meaning they have become cricket’s 11th and 12th Test-playing nations. This decision was taken by the ICC Board in a meeting held London on 22 June 2017. Afghanistan and Ireland’s cricket boards had applied to the ICC to have their status upgraded from Associates, and this was put to vote at the meeting on 22 June and unanimously supported. .....Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who becomes Britain's second female PM on 13th July 2016 ?
A. Theresa May
B. Margaret Thatcher
C. Angela Merkel
D. Harriet Harman
Answer:A | Who becomes Britain's second female PM on 13th July 2016 ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Theresa May",
"B. Margaret Thatcher",
"C. Angela Merkel",
"D. Harriet Harman"
] | Explanation: Theresa Mary becomes Britain's second female PM of United Kingdom. Serving as the Member of Parliament for Maidenhead since 1997, May became Leader of the Conservative Party on 11 July 2016, and Prime Minister on 13th July 2016. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Indian govt launches which operation to evacuate Indian citizens stranded in South Sudan ?
A. Airlift
B. Maitri
C. Sankat Mochan
D. Bahubali
Answer:C | Indian govt launches which operation to evacuate Indian citizens stranded in South Sudan ? | Answer:C | [
"A. Airlift",
"B. Maitri",
"C. Sankat Mochan",
"D. Bahubali"
] | Explanation: Ministry of External Affairs launches operation "sankat mochan" to evacuate Indian nationals from war torn South Sudan. General VK Singh heading operation as two C-17s depart for Juba. India on Wednesday launched operation 'Sankat Mochan' to evacuate its citizens from South Sudan. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which Mobile games makes headlines recently launched by Nintendo ?
A. Pokemon
B. NFS 3
C. Candy Crush
D. F1 Beta
Answer:A | Which Mobile games makes headlines recently launched by Nintendo ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Pokemon",
"B. NFS 3",
"C. Candy Crush",
"D. F1 Beta"
] | Explanation: Pokemon GO is the name of the long-awaited mobile gaming venture of Japan’s Nintendo Co Limited. The game, which marries the classic 20-year old franchise Pokemon with augmented reality, allows players to walk around real-life neighborhoods while seeking virtual Pokemon game characters on their smartphone screens. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Government of India and ADB on 14th July Sign US $ 100 Million Loan for which state ?
A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer:D | Government of India and ADB on 14th July Sign US $ 100 Million Loan for which state ? | Answer:D | [
"A. Gujarat",
"B. Bihar",
"C. Kerala",
"D. Tamil Nadu"
] | Explanation: Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 14th July signed a $100 million loan agreement to strengthen key irrigation and drainage system and improve water management in the Vennar sub-basin of the Cauvery delta in Tamil Nadu. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which of the following statements does not apply to reverse osmosis?
A. it is used for water purification.
B. In this technique, pressure greater than osmotic pressure is applied to the system
C. It is a passive process
D. It is an active process
Answer:C | Which of the following statements does not apply to reverse osmosis? | Answer:C | [
"A. it is used for water purification.",
"B. In this technique, pressure greater than osmotic pressure is applied to the system",
"C. It is a passive process",
"D. It is an active process"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which one of the following will not directly affect transpiration?
A. temperature
B. light
C. wind speed
D. chlorophyll content of leaves
Answer:D | Which one of the following will not directly affect transpiration? | Answer:D | [
"A. temperature",
"B. light",
"C. wind speed",
"D. chlorophyll content of leaves"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The lower surface of leaf will have more number of stomata in a
A. dorsiventral leaf
B. isobilateral leaf
C. both a and b
D. none of the above
Answer:A | The lower surface of leaf will have more number of stomata in a | Answer:A | [
"A. dorsiventral leaf",
"B. isobilateral leaf",
"C. both a and b",
"D. none of the above"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The form of sugar transported through phloem is
A. glucose
B. fructose
C. sucrose
D. ribose
Answer:C | The form of sugar transported through phloem is | Answer:C | [
"A. glucose",
"B. fructose",
"C. sucrose",
"D. ribose"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The process of guttation takes place
A. when the root pressure is high and the rate of transpiration is low.
B. when the root pressure is low and the rate of transpiration is high
C. when the root pressure equals the rate of transpiration
D. when the root pressure as well as rate of transpiration are high.
Answer:A | The process of guttation takes place | Answer:A | [
"A. when the root pressure is high and the rate of transpiration is low.",
"B. when the root pressure is low and the rate of transpiration is high",
"C. when the root pressure equals the rate of transpiration",
"D. when the root pressure as well as rate of transpiration are high."
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which of the following is an example of imbibition
A. uptake of water by root hair
B. exchange of gases in stomata
C. swelling of seed when put in soil
D. opening of stomata
Answer:C | Which of the following is an example of imbibition | Answer:C | [
"A. uptake of water by root hair",
"B. exchange of gases in stomata",
"C. swelling of seed when put in soil",
"D. opening of stomata"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | When a plant undergoes senescence, the nutrients may be
A. exported
B. withdrawn
C. translocated
D. None of the above
Answer:B | When a plant undergoes senescence, the nutrients may be | Answer:B | [
"A. exported",
"B. withdrawn",
"C. translocated",
"D. None of the above"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Water potential of pure water at standard temperature is equal to
A. 10
B. 20
C. Zero
D. None of the above
Answer:C | Water potential of pure water at standard temperature is equal to | Answer:C | [
"A. 10",
"B. 20",
"C. Zero",
"D. None of the above"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | What is the name of the campaign launched by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for the nutrition of pregnant women?
A. Matri Vandan Yojana
B. Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
C. Janani Suraksha Yojana
D. Swasth Ma Abhiyan
Answer:B | What is the name of the campaign launched by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for the nutrition of pregnant women? | Answer:B | [
"A. Matri Vandan Yojana",
"B. Suposhit Maa Abhiyan",
"C. Janani Suraksha Yojana",
"D. Swasth Ma Abhiyan"
] | Explanation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has launched ‘Suposhit Maa Abhiyan’ in his constituency KotA. Rajasthan, to provide nutritional support to pregnant women and adolescent girls. Smriti Irani, Ministry of Women & Child Development & Ministry of Textiles, also presided over the function. Suposhit Maa Abhiyan in the first phase of the campaign, 1,000 kits of 17 kg balanced diet each was provided to 1,000 pregnant women. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Name the 1st cricketer who has played 100 matches in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20).
A. Virat Kohli
B. Kane Williamson
C. Chris Gayle
D. Ross Taylor
Answer:D | Name the 1st cricketer who has played 100 matches in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20). | Answer:D | [
"A. Virat Kohli",
"B. Kane Williamson",
"C. Chris Gayle",
"D. Ross Taylor"
] | Explanation: During the India tour of New Zealand (Between January – March 2020), Ross Taylor became the 1st New Zealand male cricketer to play 100 matches in all three formats of cricket. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who has been newly appointed as BCCI’s selection committee chairman?
A. Vinod Kambli
B. Javagal Srinath
C. Sunil Joshi
D. Atul Wassan
Answer:C | Who has been newly appointed as BCCI’s selection committee chairman? | Answer:C | [
"A. Vinod Kambli",
"B. Javagal Srinath",
"C. Sunil Joshi",
"D. Atul Wassan"
] | Explanation: Former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi has been named as the chairman of BCCI’s national selection panel. He was appointed by the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) in Mumbai on March 4, 2020. The CAC comprises RP Singh, Madan Lal and Sulakshana Naik. Former Indian pacer Harvinder Singh was also included in the five-member committee. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Name the person, who has been honored with Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Award for Politics in Swarajya Awards 2020.
A. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
B. Biplab Kumar Deb
C. Pramod Sawant
D. Sarbananda Sonowal
Answer:D | Name the person, who has been honored with Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Award for Politics in Swarajya Awards 2020. | Answer:D | [
"A. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy",
"B. Biplab Kumar Deb",
"C. Pramod Sawant",
"D. Sarbananda Sonowal"
] | Explanation: Assam’s Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was honoured with Swarajya Awards 2020 under the category, Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Award for Politics at the 6th India Ideas Conclave at Tent City Narmada in Gujarat. The award is instituted by India Foundation & Indic Academy. He received the award for his work in integrating the nation, & to take Mukherjee’s vision & philosophy forward. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization declared novel Corona Virus as Global Pandemic as it is rapidly spreading across the world. Currently which is the other medical problem kept in the grade of pandemic?
A. TB
B. HIV/AIDS
C. Swin-Flu
D. Bird Flu
Answer:B | On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization declared novel Corona Virus as Global Pandemic as it is rapidly spreading across the world. Currently which is the other medical problem kept in the grade of pandemic? | Answer:B | [
"A. TB",
"B. HIV/AIDS",
"C. Swin-Flu",
"D. Bird Flu"
] | Explanation: The new Corona Virus (COVID-19) was graded as a global pandemic by the WHO as it the virus made its presence felt across all continents in the world and over 100 countries. As on 17 March 2020 there are over 180000 CONVID-19 cases across the globe with over 7 thousands deaths. It is worth mentioning that the only current global pandemic is AIDS/HIV. Other major medical conditions to be declared global pandemics in the past are various bouts of influenzA. cholerA. small-pox, tuberculosis, measles, yellow fever and malaria. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which among the following senior Congress leaders joined the BJP on March 11, 2020?
A. Digvijay Singh
B. Sachin Pilot
C. Jyotiraditya Scindia
D. Anurag Thakur
Answer:C | Which among the following senior Congress leaders joined the BJP on March 11, 2020? | Answer:C | [
"A. Digvijay Singh",
"B. Sachin Pilot",
"C. Jyotiraditya Scindia",
"D. Anurag Thakur"
] | Explanation: Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of BJP President J P Nadda on March 11, 2020. He had officially resigned from the Indian National Congress on March 9 after serving the party for nearly 18 years. He had joined the party in December 2001. Scindia supporters are demanding that he be sent to the Rajya Sabha from the Madhyapradesh after defeat in Loksabha Election 2019. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Name the Person who has been resigned as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor in the month of March 2020.
A. Michael Patra
B. BP Kanungo
C. N.S Vishwanathan
D. BP Kanungo
Answer:C | Name the Person who has been resigned as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor in the month of March 2020. | Answer:C | [
"A. Michael Patra",
"B. BP Kanungo",
"C. N.S Vishwanathan",
"D. BP Kanungo"
] | Explanation: N.S Vishwanathan, one of the Reserve Bank of India’s deputy governors, who is due to retire on July 3,2020, has announced his resignation. He was first appointed as the Reserve Bank’s deputy governor for a three-year term in 2016, following which he was reappointed one year...........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which High Court came into existence on 1 January 2019 and thus became the 25th High Court of India?
A. Goa High Court
B. Andhra Pradesh High Court
C. Delhi High court
D. Gujarat High court
Answer:B | Which High Court came into existence on 1 January 2019 and thus became the 25th High Court of India? | Answer:B | [
"A. Goa High Court",
"B. Andhra Pradesh High Court",
"C. Delhi High court",
"D. Gujarat High court"
] | Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh High Court at the newly formed capital Amaravati came into existence from 1 January 2019. On the other hand the bifurcated High Court of Telangana also came into existence as a separate entity on the same date. Justice T B.N. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered oath of office to him. The Governor administered oath to Justice C. Praveen Kumar as the new acting chief justice of the Andhra Pradesh high court on the same day. With this the erstwhile Hyderabad High Court ceased to exist. Telangana High Court thus became the 25th High Court of India. It is worth mentioning that the advocates and legal fraternity have been demanding separate high court for Telangana ever since the separate state was carved out in 2014. However, the things moved fast after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra Babu Naidu gave in writing that the High Court in his state Capital, Amaravati will be readied by 31 December 2018. The Supreme Court had directed the Centre to bifurcate the existing high court in Hyderabad. As per the notification, 12 judges, over 360 district and civil judges have been allotted to the new Telangana state. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner recently?
A. Vanaja N. Sarna
B. Sudhir Bhargava
C. Neeraj Kumar Gupta
D. Suresh Chandra
Answer:B | Who was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner recently? | Answer:B | [
"A. Vanaja N. Sarna",
"B. Sudhir Bhargava",
"C. Neeraj Kumar Gupta",
"D. Suresh Chandra"
] | Explanation: Sudhir Bhargava was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), along with four new information commissioners in the central information commission. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Jair Bolsonaro becomes new President of which country on 1 January 2019?
A. Argentina
B. Kango
C. South Africa
D. Brazil
Answer:D | Jair Bolsonaro becomes new President of which country on 1 January 2019? | Answer:D | [
"A. Argentina",
"B. Kango",
"C. South Africa",
"D. Brazil"
] | Explanation: Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right politician vowing a crackdown on crime and corruption, was sworn-in as Brazil’s new president in front of Congress in capital Brasilia on 1 January 2019. He took over from deeply unpopular centre-right president Michel Temer, who was effectively a caretaker figure following the impeachment of leftist leader Dilma Rousseff, booted from office in 2016 for fiddling the government books. 63-year old Bolsonaro is a former para-trooper and congressman for the past 27 years. He is the 38 President of Brazil and will have 4-year term. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who was sworn in as the first acting Chief Justice of the independent Andhra Pradesh Court post bifurcation of the state?
A. Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale
B. Justice Praveen Kumar
C. Justice T B N Radhakrishnan
D. Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta
Answer:B | Who was sworn in as the first acting Chief Justice of the independent Andhra Pradesh Court post bifurcation of the state? | Answer:B | [
"A. Dilip Babasaheb Bhosale",
"B. Justice Praveen Kumar",
"C. Justice T B N Radhakrishnan",
"D. Kalyan Jyoti Sengupta"
] | Explanation: Justice Praveen Kumar was on January 1, 2018 sworn in as the new acting Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The oath of the office was administered by the state’s Governor ESL Narasimhan. ......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Jitu Rai, who wins gold in 17th Asian Games is associated with which sports ?
A. Shooting
B. Wrestling
C. Boxing
D. Table Tennis
Answer:A | Jitu Rai, who wins gold in 17th Asian Games is associated with which sports ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Shooting",
"B. Wrestling",
"C. Boxing",
"D. Table Tennis"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which state announced Free Education For Girls from Nursery to PhD?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
Answer:C | Which state announced Free Education For Girls from Nursery to PhD? | Answer:C | [
"A. Uttar Pradesh",
"B. Gujarat",
"C. Punjab",
"D. Rajasthan"
] | Explanation: Punjab Government has announced free education for girls in government schools and colleges from Nursery to Ph.D. This is the major step towards women empowerment by Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh. .....Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which country appointed Mohammed bin Salman as Crown Prince ?
A. Tehran
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Bangladesh
D. Egypt
Answer:B | Which country appointed Mohammed bin Salman as Crown Prince ? | Answer:B | [
"A. Tehran",
"B. Saudi Arabia",
"C. Bangladesh",
"D. Egypt"
] | Explanation: Saudi Arabia's King Salman has appointed his son, Mohammed bin Salman, as heir, in a major reshuffle. A royal decree removed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, a 57-year-old nephew of the king, as next-in-line to the throne and replaced him with Mohammed bin Salman, 31, who was previously the deputy crown prince. .....Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | PM Modi attends International Yoga Day Program on 21 June in which City?
A. Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Jaipur
D. Mumbai
Answer:B | PM Modi attends International Yoga Day Program on 21 June in which City? | Answer:B | [
"A. Delhi",
"B. Lucknow",
"C. Jaipur",
"D. Mumbai"
] | Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21st June 2017 address a huge gathering at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan on the occasion of the 3rd International Yoga Day celebrations in Lucknow on Wednesday, he also asserted that the traditional practice has now become part of every person’s life. .....Detail explanation at INDIA GK App tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | The astronomers of which university has discovered a new rare new Super-Earth planet?
A. Stanford University
B. Yale University
C. University of Canterbury
D. Tsinghua University
Answer:C | The astronomers of which university has discovered a new rare new Super-Earth planet? | Answer:C | [
"A. Stanford University",
"B. Yale University",
"C. University of Canterbury",
"D. Tsinghua University"
] | Explanation: Team of Astronomers at the University of Canterbury(UC),New Zealand, led by Dr. Antonio Herrera Martin and Associate Professor Michael Albrow discovered a new rare new Super-Earth planet towards the center of the galaxy which is one of the planets similar to the size and orbit compared to the Earth. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which among the following organization’s Chief, Roberto Azevedo has decided to step down early?
A. WHO
B. WTO
C. UNICEF
D. WB
Answer:B | Which among the following organization’s Chief, Roberto Azevedo has decided to step down early? | Answer:B | [
"A. WHO",
"B. WTO",
"C. UNICEF",
"D. WB"
] | Explanation: Roberto Azevedo, the Chief of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has decided to step down, a year before his term expires. The former Brazilian diplomat said that he will step down on August 31, 2020. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Name the Indian state which has launched ‘HOPE’ portal to help unemployed youth of the state?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Jharkhand
C. Bihar
D. Punjab
Answer:A | Name the Indian state which has launched ‘HOPE’ portal to help unemployed youth of the state? | Answer:A | [
"A. Uttarakhand",
"B. Jharkhand",
"C. Bihar",
"D. Punjab"
] | Explanation: The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat launched ‘HOPE’- Helping Out People Everywhere a portal to create employment opportunities for the youths in their expertise and to provide skill development opportunities. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | What is the amount that was allocated from PM CARES Fund Trust to fight COVID-19 pandemic?
A. Rs. 1500 Crore
B. Rs. 3100 Crore
C. Rs. 2000 Crore
D. Rs. 2500 Crore
Answer:B | What is the amount that was allocated from PM CARES Fund Trust to fight COVID-19 pandemic? | Answer:B | [
"A. Rs. 1500 Crore",
"B. Rs. 3100 Crore",
"C. Rs. 2000 Crore",
"D. Rs. 2500 Crore"
] | Explanation: PM CARES (Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) Fund Trust has allocated Rs 3100 crores to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the total amount around Rs 2000 crores will be allocated for the purchase of ventilators, Rs 1000 crores to care migrant labourers and Rs 100 crores to support vaccine development.........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who has been appointed the new Cabinet Secretary of India?
A. Alok Sharma
B. Ajit Jain
C. Pradeep Kumar Sinha
D. Hasmukh Adhia
Answer:C | Who has been appointed the new Cabinet Secretary of India? | Answer:C | [
"A. Alok Sharma",
"B. Ajit Jain",
"C. Pradeep Kumar Sinha",
"D. Hasmukh Adhia"
] | Explanation: Pradeep Kumar Sinha, a 1977-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been given one year extension to the post of Cabinet Secretary. With this, he will continue as cabinet secretary till June 12, 2019 as against his current retirement date of 12th June 2018. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the extension. In May 2015, Mr Sinha was appointed as cabinet secretary for a fixed two-year term. This is his second extension. As per government rules, no government servant shall be granted extension in service beyond age of retirement of 60 years but as per rule FR 56, extension in public interest may be given “for a period not exceeding four years in the case of Cabinet Secretary”. The Cabinet Secretary is the top-most executive official and senior-most civil servant of the Government of India. He is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and head of all civil services under the rules of business of the government. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Walmart buys 77% stake in which e-commerce company?
A. Snapdeal
B. Amazon
C. Flipkart
D. BigBazaar
Answer:C | Walmart buys 77% stake in which e-commerce company? | Answer:C | [
"A. Snapdeal",
"B. Amazon",
"C. Flipkart",
"D. BigBazaar"
] | Explanation: Walmart Inc on 9th May 2018 announced that it would pay $16 billion for an initial stake of approximately 77% in homegrown e-commerce company Flipkart. The deal values Flipkart at $20.8 billion. “India is one of the most attractive retail markets in the world, given its size and growth rate, and our investment is an opportunity to partner with the company that is leading the transformation of e-commerce in the market,” said Doug McMillon, Walmart’s president and chief executive officer, in a statement. The remainder of the business will be held by some of Flipkart's existing shareholders, including Binny Bansal, who co-founded Flipkart along with Sachin Bansal in 2007; China's Tencent Holdings Ltd.; Tiger Global Management LLC; and Microsoft Corp. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which country announces withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal?
A. France
B. Germany
C. USA
D. Russia
Answer:C | Which country announces withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal? | Answer:C | [
"A. France",
"B. Germany",
"C. USA",
"D. Russia"
] | Explanation: President Donald Trump on 8th May pulled the US out of the 2015 landmark nuclear deal with Iran, an Obama-era accord which he has repeatedly criticised as "disastrous". "It is clear to me that we cannot prevent Iran nuclear bomb. The Iran deal is defective at its core. Therefore, I am announcing today that the United States would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal," Trump said. The Iran nuclear deal was reached in Vienna in July 2015 between Iran and the P5 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council) plus Germany and the European Union. Trump's decision would have global ramifications, straining Iranian economy and heightening tensions in the Middle East. ..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which country has recently declared Yoga as sports activity?
A. Pakistan
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Iran
D. Iraq
Answer:B | Which country has recently declared Yoga as sports activity? | Answer:B | [
"A. Pakistan",
"B. Saudi Arabia",
"C. Iran",
"D. Iraq"
] | Explanation: The Saudi Arabian government has officially declared Yoga as a ‘Sports Activity’. With this, Yoga is now an official sport practiced under Saudi Ministry of trade and industry. This means that anyone in Saudi Arabia who wants to practice can do so just by getting a license and the person shall not be disapproved or face any consequences for the same. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Government directed which company to buy stubble for its thermal units?
A. Reliance Power
B. Jindal Power
C. NTPC
D. Adani Power
Answer:C | Government directed which company to buy stubble for its thermal units? | Answer:C | [
"A. Reliance Power",
"B. Jindal Power",
"C. NTPC",
"D. Adani Power"
] | Explanation: Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy R.K. Singh has directed National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC) to mix straw/ crop residue pellets with coal upto 10%, for power generation in all of its Thermal Power Plants. ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which is India's first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ)?
A. Vizag Port
B. Chennai Port
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Port
D. Indira Gandhi Port
Answer:C | Which is India's first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ)? | Answer:C | [
"A. Vizag Port",
"B. Chennai Port",
"C. Jawaharlal Nehru Port",
"D. Indira Gandhi Port"
] | Explanation: Centre has given its nod for setting up India’s first mega Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port near Navi Mumbai. According to the report, as many as 45 companies across various sectors such as telecom, automobile and information technology are expected to bid for around 490 acres of land ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) 2017 was held in which country?
A. India
B. USA
C. France
D. Germany
Answer:D | UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) 2017 was held in which country? | Answer:D | [
"A. India",
"B. USA",
"C. France",
"D. Germany"
] | Explanation: UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) has concluded on November 17, 2017 after two weeks of talks in Boon, Germany. Envoys from nearly 200 countries, including delegates from Washington, negotiated on implementing the Paris climate change agreement including a rulebook to be adopted next year ......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to which advisory board?
A. SEBI
B. FSAB
C. IDBI
D. BIS
Answer:B | RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to which advisory board? | Answer:B | [
"A. SEBI",
"B. FSAB",
"C. IDBI",
"D. BIS"
] | Explanation: RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board (FSAB) of the Bank of International Settlement (BIS). BIS is international financial organisation owned by 60 member central banks across world......... Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which state government recently launches Pension scheme for construction workers?
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Kerala
Answer:C | Which state government recently launches Pension scheme for construction workers? | Answer:C | [
"A. Bihar",
"B. Maharashtra",
"C. Odisha",
"D. Kerala"
] | Explanation: Odisha government has recently launched the pension scheme for construction workers, which will benefit 25 lakh beneficiaries in phased manner. As per the scheme, the construction workers above 60 years of age will get pension of Rs 300 per month while workers above 80 years of age will get pension of Rs 500 per month. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Scooty for College Girls Scheme has been launched by which state Government ?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Sikkim
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer:D | Scooty for College Girls Scheme has been launched by which state Government ? | Answer:D | [
"A. Punjab",
"B. Haryana",
"C. Sikkim",
"D. Jammu and Kashmir"
] | Explanation: Scooty for College Girls Scheme has been launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government to make women independent in terms of mobility. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who won the women’s singles title of US Open 2016 ?
A. Angelique Kerber
B. Stan Wawrinka
C. Serene Williams
D. Kim Clijsters
Answer:A | Who won the women’s singles title of US Open 2016 ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Angelique Kerber",
"B. Stan Wawrinka",
"C. Serene Williams",
"D. Kim Clijsters"
] | Explanation: Germany’s Angelique Kerber won the second career Grand Slam title with her first US Open Trophy. Kerber won the match 6-3, 4-6,6-4 breaking the reign of Pliskova in a 2 hr, 7 min match. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who won the Men’s singles title of US Open 2016 ?
A. Novak Djokovic
B. Stan Wawrinka
C. Angelique Kerber
D. Del Potro
Answer:B | Who won the Men’s singles title of US Open 2016 ? | Answer:B | [
"A. Novak Djokovic",
"B. Stan Wawrinka",
"C. Angelique Kerber",
"D. Del Potro"
] | Explanation: Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka beat world number one Novak Djokovic with a scintillating display to win his first US Open 2016 on 12th September. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Union Cabinet on 12th september approve formation of ------- Council ?
A. VAT
B. GST
C. NCERT
D. Olympics2020
Answer:B | Union Cabinet on 12th september approve formation of ------- Council ? | Answer:B | [
"A. VAT",
"B. GST",
"C. NCERT",
"D. Olympics2020"
] | Explanation: Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved setting up of GST Council and setting up its Secretariat on 12th September 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who is appointed as Economic Affairs Secretary?
A. Tarun Bajaj
B. Rajiv Kumar
C. T S Trimurti
D. Syed Akbaruddin
Answer:A | Who is appointed as Economic Affairs Secretary? | Answer:A | [
"A. Tarun Bajaj",
"B. Rajiv Kumar",
"C. T S Trimurti",
"D. Syed Akbaruddin"
] | Explanation: Tarun Bajaj took charge as the new Economic Affairs Secretary on May 1, 2020. He has assumed charge at a time when the economy is under severe stress due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tarun Bajaj is a 1988 batch IAS officer. He was previously serving as the Additional Secretary in Prime Minister's Office. He has succeeded Atanu Chakraborty, who retired on April 30, 2020. Before joining the Prime Minister's Office in 2015, Bajaj was the Joint Secretary in the Economic Affairs Department, where he primarily looked after multilateral funding agencies division. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Black rice from which state gets GI tag?
A. Manipur
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. Kerala
Answer:A | Black rice from which state gets GI tag? | Answer:A | [
"A. Manipur",
"B. Bihar",
"C. Jharkhand",
"D. Kerala"
] | Explanation: Black rice of Manipur, also called the Chak-Hao, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kadalai Mittai of Kovilpatti bagged Geographical Indication tag. The application for Chak-Hao was filed by the Consortium of Producers of Chak-Hao (Black Rice), Manipur and was facilitated by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Manipur and the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC). In the case of Gorakhpur terracotta, the application was filed by Laxmi Terracotta Murtikala Kendra in Uttar Pradesh. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which becomes first state to bring back its migrant workers by train during Lockdown?
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. West Bengal
D. Gujarat
Answer:B | Which becomes first state to bring back its migrant workers by train during Lockdown? | Answer:B | [
"A. Bihar",
"B. Jharkhand",
"C. West Bengal",
"D. Gujarat"
] | Explanation: Jharkhand has become the first state to bring back its migrant labourers through train from Telanagana. The special train was deployed between Telangana’s Lingampally railway station and Ranchi’s Hatia railway station on request of the state government. The Ministry of Home Affairs had recently issued directives to the states to bring back their stranded labourers, migrant workers and students through trains and buses through coordination and mutual agreement between the states. Other trains will be planned as per directions of the Ministry of Railways and upon request from originating and destination states. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Lockdown extended for how much days on 1st May 2020?
A. 1 Month
B. 2 Week
C. 1 Week
D. None of above
Answer:B | Lockdown extended for how much days on 1st May 2020? | Answer:B | [
"A. 1 Month",
"B. 2 Week",
"C. 1 Week",
"D. None of above"
] | Explanation: Under Disaster Management Act, 2005, Ministry of Home Affairs issued an order to further extend the lockdown for a period of two weeks beyond 4 May 2020. The lockdown will thus now remain effective till May 17. Ministry of Home Affairs also issued new guidelines to regulate different activities in this period, based on the risk profiling of the districts of the country into Red (hotspot), Green and Orange Zones..........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who has been sworn-in as new President of South Africa?
A. Cyril Ramaphosa
B. Kgalema Motlanthe
C. Cyilmso Motlanthe
D. David Mabuza
Answer:A | Who has been sworn-in as new President of South Africa? | Answer:A | [
"A. Cyril Ramaphosa",
"B. Kgalema Motlanthe",
"C. Cyilmso Motlanthe",
"D. David Mabuza"
] | Explanation: Cyril Ramaphosa, head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has been sworn-in as the new President of South Africa on 15 February 2018. He was elected as the fifth president of South Africa by the ruling party politicians after the resignation of Jacob Zuma. Ramaphosa, who is an anti-apartheid activist, trade union leader and businessman, served as the Deputy President of South Africa from 2014 to 2018. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | On 18 February 2018 which political party shift its office outside Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, following a Supreme Court directive?
A. Congress
B. NCP
C. BJP
D. Shiv Sena
Answer:C | On 18 February 2018 which political party shift its office outside Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, following a Supreme Court directive? | Answer:C | [
"A. Congress",
"B. NCP",
"C. BJP",
"D. Shiv Sena"
] | Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) inaugurated its new party headquarters in Delhi’s Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg on 18 February 2018 and thus became the first major political party of India to shift its office outside Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone. The party had been functioning from its Ashoka Road office till now. This spank new office complex was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move to open new party headquarters out of Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone is in line with a Supreme Court directive that party offices should be relocated from there. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Who has been conferred with the 5th edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2018?
A. Jackie Shroff
B. Asha Bhosle
C. Poonam Dhillon
D. David Dhawan
Answer:B | Who has been conferred with the 5th edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2018? | Answer:B | [
"A. Jackie Shroff",
"B. Asha Bhosle",
"C. Poonam Dhillon",
"D. David Dhawan"
] | Explanation: Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has been conferred with the 5th edition of Yash Chopra Memorial Award 2018 on February 16 in Mumbai for her outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry. The award has been instituted by MP T Subbarami Reddy in the memory of Chopra, who died in 2012, in association with Anu Ranjan and Shashi Ranjan. The award also carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. The previous recipients of the award were Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha and Shah Rukh Khan. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which city is hosting the World Congress on Information Technology?
A. Jaipur
B. Patna
C. Hyderabad
D. New Delhi
Answer:C | Which city is hosting the World Congress on Information Technology? | Answer:C | [
"A. Jaipur",
"B. Patna",
"C. Hyderabad",
"D. New Delhi"
] | Explanation: The prestigious World Congress on Information Technology has started in Hyderabad on February 19, 2018. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the 3-day IT summit through a video link. The World Information Technology and Services Alliance is organising Congress while the National Alliance of Software and Services Companies and the Telangana state Government are jointly hosting the prestigious event. Over 2000 delegates including heads of IT majors, visionaries, Government leaders and academia from 30 countries will take part in the Congress being held for the first time in India. Over 150 global thought leaders will share their views during the Congress. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which station of Rajasthan has become India’s only non-suburban railway station to be entirely run by women, as was disclosed on 19 February 2018?
A. Madar, Ajmer
B. Gandhinagar (Jaipur)
C. Beas, Punjab
D. Bopal
Answer:B | Which station of Rajasthan has become India’s only non-suburban railway station to be entirely run by women, as was disclosed on 19 February 2018? | Answer:B | [
"A. Madar, Ajmer",
"B. Gandhinagar (Jaipur)",
"C. Beas, Punjab",
"D. Bopal"
] | Explanation: In a first, Jaipur’s Gandhinagar railway station has become the country’s only non-suburban railway station and overall second to be entirely run by women. Though it had been under process for quite some time, a ceremony associated with this distinction was held on 19 February 2018. Situated along the important Jaipur-Delhi rail route, about 50 trains pass through Gandhinagar (Jaipur) station daily, out of which about 25 halt at the station. Neelam Jatav, along with Geeta Devi, Saroj Kumari Dhakad and Angel Stella, have been posted as Assistant Station Masters. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel posted at the station too are all women. RPF in-charge Kavita now leads a team of seven women constables. Overall, this is India’s second railway station with an all-women crew, with the first being Matunga Railway station in Mumbai’s suburban rail network. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | M.S. Anantharaman, who passed away, was noted personality of which musical instrument?
A. Guitar
B. Violin
C. Tabla
D. Sarangi
Answer:B | M.S. Anantharaman, who passed away, was noted personality of which musical instrument? | Answer:B | [
"A. Guitar",
"B. Violin",
"C. Tabla",
"D. Sarangi"
] | Explanation: Noted violinist M.S. Anantharaman (94), an exponent of Parur style of violin playing, has passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on February 19, 2018. The Parur School is known for its violin recital by mixing the basic features of Carnatic and Hindustani styles. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which commercial entity has proposed to build a super-fast hyperloop transportation system in India that would connect Pune with the new airport in Mumbai?
A. Loop1
B. Virgin Hyperloop One
C. Minute1 Hyperloop
D. Mahindra and Mahindra
Answer:B | Which commercial entity has proposed to build a super-fast hyperloop transportation system in India that would connect Pune with the new airport in Mumbai? | Answer:B | [
"A. Loop1",
"B. Virgin Hyperloop One",
"C. Minute1 Hyperloop",
"D. Mahindra and Mahindra"
] | Explanation: British tycoon Richard Branson-backed Virgin Hyperloop One is proposing to build a super-fast transportation system in India that would connect the city of Pune with the planned new airport in Mumbai in 25 minutes, saving about three hours. This was announced on 19 February 2018. Virgin Group signed a preliminary agreement on 18 February 2018 in Mumbai for a broad hyperloop framework...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | What is the name of the new political party launched by actor Kamal Haasan on 21 February 2018?
A. MNM
B. DNM
C. BKD
D. MMA
Answer:A | What is the name of the new political party launched by actor Kamal Haasan on 21 February 2018? | Answer:A | [
"A. MNM",
"B. DNM",
"C. BKD",
"D. MMA"
] | Explanation: Superstar Kamal Haasan announced the name of his new political party at a massive function in Tamil Nadu’s political capital Madurai on 21 February 2018. The name of his party is ‘Makkal Neethi Meyam’ (MNM) which means Centre for People’s Justice. He also unveiled his party’s flag featuring six united hands – three each in white and red – with a white star in the middle. Earlier the actor also visited the House of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in Rameswaram and sought blessings of the former President’s elder brother, Mohammed Meeran Lebbai Maraikayer. |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which committee has been constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to look into bank frauds?
A. Y H Malegam committee
B. A.K. Misra committee
C. Nandkumar Saravade committee
D. S Raman committee
Answer:A | Which committee has been constituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to look into bank frauds? | Answer:A | [
"A. Y H Malegam committee",
"B. A.K. Misra committee",
"C. Nandkumar Saravade committee",
"D. S Raman committee"
] | Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a new 5-member expert Committee under the chairmanship of Y H Malegam, a former member of the Central Board of Directors of RBI, to look into the reasons for wide divergence by banks in asset classification and provisioning by banks and measures to prevent frauds. The committee will also look into the issue of huge non-performing asset divergences — between what banks classify and what is detected in RBI inspection — and recommend steps to address the issue. The other members of the committee are Bharat Doshi, S. Raman and Nandkumar Saravade. A.K. Misra, Executive Director of RBI, will be the Member-Secretary of the committee |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which state government has officially launched Parivartan scheme – Cleanliness & Pollution Free Drive ?
A. Haryana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Chattisgarh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer:A | Which state government has officially launched Parivartan scheme – Cleanliness & Pollution Free Drive ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Haryana",
"B. Uttar Pradesh",
"C. Chattisgarh",
"D. Madhya Pradesh"
] | Explanation: The Haryana government has officially launched the Parivartan scheme, which is designed to address 10 issues including cleanliness and pollution, in 46 developmental blocks of the state. The 10 issues include facilitation of financing, making agriculture profitable and sustainable, improving health services, implementing Swachh Bharat, decongesting market areas, engaging the youth, checking air pollution, ensuring availability of identity-related services, effective policing, and ensuring road order and conduct. Under this scheme, the state government will provide training (practical) to the employees and thus will create strong training workforce in the state. This is a unique scheme in order to ensure that the benefit of all government scheme must reach the people. ..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Along with Inida, which countries celebrates National Day on 15th August ?
A. North Korea
B. Liechtenstein
C. Congo
D. All of above
Answer:D | Along with Inida, which countries celebrates National Day on 15th August ? | Answer:D | [
"A. North Korea",
"B. Liechtenstein",
"C. Congo",
"D. All of above"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Arjun Award 2015 winner, Dipa Karmakar is associated with which sport ?
A. Boxing
B. Archery
C. Gymnastic
D. Hockey
Answer:C | Arjun Award 2015 winner, Dipa Karmakar is associated with which sport ? | Answer:C | [
"A. Boxing",
"B. Archery",
"C. Gymnastic",
"D. Hockey"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Arjun Award 2015 winner, Sawarn Singh is associated with which sport ?
A. Boxing
B. Archery
C. Kabaddi
D. Rowing
Answer:D | Arjun Award 2015 winner, Sawarn Singh is associated with which sport ? | Answer:D | [
"A. Boxing",
"B. Archery",
"C. Kabaddi",
"D. Rowing"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Arjun Award 2015 winner, Sharath Gayakwad is associated with which sport ?
A. Para-Swimming
B. Wushu
C. Cricket
D. Rowing
Answer:A | Arjun Award 2015 winner, Sharath Gayakwad is associated with which sport ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Para-Swimming",
"B. Wushu",
"C. Cricket",
"D. Rowing"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Which famous historical monument in India becomes first to have official twitter account ?
A. Taj Mahal
B. Hawa Mahal
C. Red Fort
D. India Gate
Answer:A | Which famous historical monument in India becomes first to have official twitter account ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Taj Mahal",
"B. Hawa Mahal",
"C. Red Fort",
"D. India Gate"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | PM Narendra Modi visits which country as PM of India after 34 years in August 2015 ?
A. Jakarta
B. UK
C. Indonesia
D. UAE
Answer:D | PM Narendra Modi visits which country as PM of India after 34 years in August 2015 ? | Answer:D | [
"A. Jakarta",
"B. UK",
"C. Indonesia",
"D. UAE"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | PM Narendra Modi on 16th August 2015 visits historic ......... the world's third largest mosque ?
A. Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque
B. Abu Dhabi mosque
C. Makka Grand mosque
D. None of Above
Answer:A | PM Narendra Modi on 16th August 2015 visits historic ......... the world's third largest mosque ? | Answer:A | [
"A. Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque",
"B. Abu Dhabi mosque",
"C. Makka Grand mosque",
"D. None of Above"
] | null |
Multi-choice Question Aswering | Saina Nehwal wins ......... Medal in World Badminton champion 2015 ?
A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Bronze
D. None of above
Answer:B | Saina Nehwal wins ......... Medal in World Badminton champion 2015 ? | Answer:B | [
"A. Gold",
"B. Silver",
"C. Bronze",
"D. None of above"
] | null |
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