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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
India and which other country held the first round of discussions as part of the recently formed Maritime Security Dialogue, on 16 May 2016? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | Italy |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | America |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The European Union and UNICEF have launched an emergency lesson on education in crisis areas, which fact is true in this regard? |
| A. | The campaign mainly targets 25-year-olds and youth. |
| B. | It will cover countries such as Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Slovenia, Slovakia and the United Kingdom. |
| C. | It is based on real-life experiences of children living in emergency situations in countries such as Guinea, Iraq, Nepal and Ukraine. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan and NWWA President Meenu Dhowan laid the foundation stone of 'Sahara' Hostel on 18 May 2016, for whom is this hostel built? |
| A. | For widows of naval personnel |
| B. | for children with disabilities |
| C. | for people with cancer |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. for children with disabilities | |
| 4. |
World Hypertension Day is celebrated across the world on which day of the month of May? |
| A. | May 14 |
| B. | 15 May |
| C. | May 17 |
| D. | May 20 |
| Answer» D. May 20 | |
| 5. |
The Central Government converted the Bonded Labor Rehabilitation Scheme-2016 into a Central Regional Plan, which fact is correct in this regard? |
| A. | In the revised scheme, the financial assistance amount has been increased from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1 lakh. |
| B. | According to the amendment, Rs 3 lakh will be given to the most disadvantaged, marginalized persons such as disabled, women and children rescued from trafficking and sexual exploitation and transgender. |
| C. | Monthly income will be credited to the beneficiary's account to ensure a comfortable life. This account can be operated by the District Magistrate at his discretion. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
With which person has the UP government signed an agreement for a theme park to be built in Agra with a budget of Rs 10 thousand crore? |
| A. | shahrukh khan |
| B. | Saif Ali Khan |
| C. | Sanjay Khan |
| D. | Salman Khan |
| Answer» D. Salman Khan | |
| 7. |
Nandini Bhandaru has won the European Young Scientist Award in the field of materials science research, she is a research student of which institute? |
| A. | IIT-Kharagpur |
| B. | IIT-Kanpur |
| C. | IIT-Roorkee |
| D. | IIT-Mandi |
| Answer» B. IIT-Kanpur | |
| 8. |
Researchers from which country have succeeded in developing a clone of Zika virus species for the first time with the help of genetic engineering? |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | America |
| C. | Brazil |
| D. | Panama |
| Answer» C. Brazil | |
| 9. |
On 17 May 2016, the Central Government has amended the Bonded Labor Rehabilitation Scheme. In the revised plan, the annual budget will be increased from Rs 5 crore to how many crores? |
| A. | 47 crores |
| B. | 200 crore |
| C. | 500 crore |
| D. | 1000 crores |
| Answer» B. 200 crore | |
| 10. |
Which fact is not true regarding the National Policy for Women, 2016? |
| A. | The policy aims at political empowerment of women and creating a socio-economic environment for them. |
| B. | Focus on women's reproductive rights to solve women's health problems. |
| C. | Women-friendly database of trade agreements and landownership, review of labor laws and policies. |
| D. | Creating a living fund of Rs 1 lakh for women |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Which country launched the remote sensing satellite Yaogan-30 on 15 May 2016. It was put into Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) by a Long March 2-D rocket? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | South Korea |
| C. | China |
| D. | North Korea |
| Answer» D. North Korea | |
| 12. |
On 17 May 2016, a 15-year-old Indian-American won the Intel Foundation's Young Scientist Award. What is their name? |
| A. | marginal pyra |
| B. | Karun Paranjpe |
| C. | Mridul Sharma |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. Karun Paranjpe | |
| 13. |
In which Indian city, the driverless metro train has started operation? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Which ministry of the Government of India released the draft National Policy on Women, 2016 for comments and consultations, on 18 May 2016? |
| A. | Ministry of Women and Child Development |
| B. | Ministry of Human Resources |
| C. | Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj |
| D. | Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| Answer» B. Ministry of Human Resources | |
| 15. |
India successfully launched the nuclear-capable and indigenously developed 'Prithvi Do' missile on 18 May 2016. What type of missile is this? |
| A. | surface-to-surface |
| B. | surface to air striker |
| C. | air to air striker |
| D. | anti tank |
| Answer» B. surface to air striker | |
| 16. |
Researchers from which country developed the world's first Scanning Helium Microscope (SHEM)? |
| A. | America |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Belgium |
| D. | Singapore |
| Answer» C. Belgium | |
| 17. |
The OECD is an international economic organization of 34 countries. In which year was it established to encourage economic development and world trade? |
| A. | 1961 |
| B. | 1967 |
| C. | 1972 |
| D. | 1985 |
| Answer» B. 1967 | |
| 18. |
Which bank has recorded the biggest quarterly loss ever in the history of Indian banks? |
| A. | PNB |
| B. | SB I |
| C. | Bank Of Baroda |
| D. | This bank |
| Answer» B. SB I | |
| 19. |
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena issued 'Simhastha Declaration' in Ujjain, which fact is not correct in this regard? |
| A. | This declaration is based on how the duty-centred system became the core of Indian philosophy of life and how relevant it is in today's India. |
| B. | Saints and saints, scholars and subject experts from the country and abroad discussed many different issues in the sessions of 'Vichar Mahakumbh'. |
| C. | Sessions were organized on cleanliness, sustainable development and climate change, values of life, peace, agriculture and cottage industries. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
In order to promote the use of clean fuel, the World Bank will give a loan of $ 625 million to India to install solar panels on the roof. Which bank will implement this project? |
| A. | State Bank of India |
| B. | ICICI Bank |
| C. | HDFC bank |
| D. | PNB Bank |
| Answer» B. ICICI Bank | |
| 21. |
On 12 May 2016, India, Canada and four other countries entered into an agreement to share country-by-country automated reporting. Which country is not included in this list? |
| A. | New Zealand |
| B. | Iceland |
| C. | israel |
| D. | turkey |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
Which global organization will give a loan of $ 625 million to India to install rooftop solar panels to promote the use of clean fuel? |
| A. | imf |
| B. | World Bank |
| C. | ndb |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. ndb | |
| 23. |
Which medal did the Indian women's squash team win in the 18th Asian Team Squash Championship match, on 15 May 2016? |
| A. | Gold |
| B. | Silver |
| C. | A bronze |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. A bronze | |
| 24. |
On 16 May 2016, British royals Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince Harry launched a campaign called Heads Together at Queen Elizabeth Park in east London. What is the main objective of this campaign? |
| A. | Raising public awareness about mental disorders |
| B. | raising awareness about cancer |
| C. | Raising public awareness about AIDS |
| D. | Creating awareness among people about education |
| Answer» B. raising awareness about cancer | |
| 25. |
The novel 'The Vegetarian' has been shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker International Prize. What is the name of its author? |
| A. | yan lianke |
| B. | elena ferrante |
| C. | han kang |
| D. | orhan pamuk |
| Answer» D. orhan pamuk | |
| 26. |
India will provide technical assistance in the first nuclear power plant to be set up in Bangladesh with the cooperation of which country? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | America |
| D. | China |
| Answer» C. America | |
| 27. |
Indian Prime Minister Modi and the President of which other country issued the 'Simhastha Declaration' in Ujjain? |
| A. | Nepal |
| B. | Cambodia |
| C. | Malaysia |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
The President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations has been conferred with the honorary degree of D Litt in recognition of his scholarship by the prestigious Buddhist University of Cambodia, Simhanukraja. what is his name? |
| A. | Pro. Lokesh Chandra |
| B. | Girish Karnad |
| C. | Mahesh Chandra |
| D. | mike pandey |
| Answer» B. Girish Karnad | |
| 29. |
Five Indians have been posthumously selected for the Dag Hamersköld Medal, which organization gives this medal? |
| A. | world bank |
| B. | Indian government |
| C. | United Nations |
| D. | British Crown |
| Answer» D. British Crown | |
| 30. |
India successfully test-fired indigenous supersonic interceptor missile from which island in an effort to achieve a fully-fledged multi-layered ballistic missile defense system? |
| A. | Lakshadweep |
| B. | abdul kalam island |
| C. | French Guiana |
| D. | navy island |
| Answer» C. French Guiana | |
| 31. |
Max Verstappen has become the youngest ever Formula One champion to win the Spanish Grand Prix. Which country does he belong to? |
| A. | England |
| B. | Italy |
| C. | Spain |
| D. | Netherlands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Deepak Shedhan died on 16 May 2016 at his residence in Ahmedabad, the place of his birth. was he famous? |
| A. | Football Players |
| B. | cricket player |
| C. | badminton player |
| D. | hockey player |
| Answer» C. badminton player | |
| 33. |
Andy Murray won his maiden Italian Open men's singles tennis title by defeating whom on 15 May 2016? |
| A. | Wilfred Tsonga |
| B. | Rafael Nadal |
| C. | Roger Federer |
| D. | Novak Djokovik |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
India has signed a nuclear deal with which of its neighboring countries? |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | Bhutan |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» B. Pakistan | |
| 35. |
Sania Mirza and her partner Martina Hingis won the Italian Open by defeating whom in a contested match on 15 May 2016? |
| A. | Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina |
| B. | Kara Black and Elena Vesnina |
| C. | Ekaterina Makarova and Kara Black |
| D. | Ekaterina Makarova and Serena Williams |
| Answer» B. Kara Black and Elena Vesnina | |
| 36. |
Which option is correct regarding the agreement signed between India and WHO for global promotion of traditional systems of medicine? |
| A. | This will help establish a regulatory framework for promoting traditional medical products and their integration into the national health care system. |
| B. | It will make a significant contribution to the strengthening of national capabilities in ensuring the quality, safety and effectiveness of traditional medicine. |
| C. | It will promote AYUSH systems of medicine globally through the inclusion of Ayurveda and Unani in the International Classification of Diseases and International Classification of Health Measures. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Who has been elected as the first female Secretary General by the International Football Federation (FIFA)? |
| A. | Mary Weber |
| B. | Monica Dalton |
| C. | Fatma Samoura |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 38. |
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is an autonomous regulatory authority to control telecommunications in India. In which year was it established? |
| A. | 1990 |
| B. | 1994 |
| C. | 1997 |
| D. | 2001 |
| Answer» D. 2001 | |
| 39. |
Which fact is not true regarding Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana? |
| A. | The Government of India has made a budget of Rs 40000 crore for this scheme. |
| B. | The main objective of this scheme is to promote the use of pure LPG gas instead of impure fossil fuels used for cooking in rural areas. |
| C. | The main objective of the scheme is to promote women empowerment and also to protect their health. |
| D. | This scheme will be run under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. |
| Answer» B. The main objective of this scheme is to promote the use of pure LPG gas instead of impure fossil fuels used for cooking in rural areas. | |
| 40. |
Which rule of TRAI has been termed as arbitrary and irrational by the Supreme Court on 11 May 2016? |
| A. | call drop |
| B. | Roaming network |
| C. | High cost of data pack |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. Roaming network | |
| 41. |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched in Dahod for three states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In which state is Dahod located? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 42. |
In which city India and World Health Organization (WHO) signed Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) for Global Promotion of Traditional Systems of Medicine, on 13th May 2016? |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | Berlin |
| C. | Vienna |
| D. | Moscow |
| Answer» B. Berlin | |
| 43. |
The President of Brazil was suspended on 12 May 2016 to face impeachment hearing, what is her name? |
| A. | Michael Temer |
| B. | Roseph in the deal |
| C. | Margaret Alva |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. Margaret Alva | |
| 44. |
Which fact is true about the United Nations? |
| A. | The United Nations was established on 24 October 1945. |
| B. | The United Nations Charter was established with the signing of 50 countries. |
| C. | The winning countries of World War II together established the United Nations with the aim of interfering in international conflicts. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Which fact is true regarding the 15 year vision document to be brought by the Modi government? |
| A. | It will be conducted by NITI Aayog. |
| B. | The government will review the scheme every three years. |
| C. | Apart from social and economic sectors, its agenda will also include issues like defense and internal security. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Which Indian space scientist has been selected for the 'IAF Hall of Fame' award? |
| A. | GVK Rao |
| B. | UR Rao |
| C. | K Kasturirangan |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. K Kasturirangan | |
| 47. |
Which country launched an ambitious national initiative to study the microbiome on 13th May 2016? |
| A. | England |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Italy |
| D. | America |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
The United Nations in its report released on 12 May 2016 has projected the global economic growth rate to be what percent in 2016? |
| A. | 2.4% |
| B. | 3.4% |
| C. | 4.4% |
| D. | 5.4% |
| Answer» B. 3.4% | |
| 49. |
The country's first solar train has been prepared in the workshop of which railway city in India? |
| A. | Jodhpur |
| B. | chitranjan |
| C. | Ludhiana |
| D. | Nashik |
| Answer» B. chitranjan | |
| 50. |
The Fundamental Rights of the United Nations with regard to official statistics were approved, how many are these fundamental rights? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» B. 15 | |