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This section includes 200950 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 189901. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the first “Pristine air-quality monitoring station at Palampur” dedicated to the Nation.nI. It has been established at an altitude of 1391 meter.nII. It has been established in the campus of Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT).nIII. It has been established under the CSIR's XII Five Year Plan Project `AIM_IGPHim'.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189902. |
Who was named as UNICEF Cricket For Good ambassador for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017? |
| A. | Mithali Raj |
| B. | Sachin Tendulkar |
| C. | Jacques Kallis |
| D. | Rahul Dravid |
| Answer» C. Jacques Kallis | |
| 189903. |
With which country India recently held bilateral talks to boost bilateral economic cooperation? |
| A. | Ukraine |
| B. | China |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Brazil |
| Answer» D. Brazil | |
| 189904. |
The Supreme Court (SC) collegium made it clear that it will have the last say in cases where its recommendation for appointment of a judge is returned by the government on the grounds of _________. |
| A. | National Security |
| B. | Public Interest |
| C. | Public Order |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189905. |
Where was the International Buddhist Conference inaugurated by Dalai Lama recently? |
| A. | Tokyo |
| B. | Colombo |
| C. | Rajgir |
| D. | Bangkok |
| Answer» D. Bangkok | |
| 189906. |
Where is the first Airbus Training Centre in Asia being planned to be set up? |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Bengaluru |
| Answer» C. Hyderabad | |
| 189907. |
Who was sworn-in as the chief minister of Uttarakhand recemtly? |
| A. | Trivendra Singh Rawat |
| B. | Satpal Maharaj |
| C. | Harak Singh Rawat |
| D. | Madan Kaushik |
| Answer» B. Satpal Maharaj | |
| 189908. |
For which of the following states the Urban Development Ministry did not approve the investments for basic urban infrastructure under AMRUT Mission? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 189909. |
The Parliamentary Committee on Petitions in its report has suggested the merger of the public sector telecom companies BSNL and MTNL for their survival in the long run. Who headed the committee? |
| A. | Bhagat Singh Koshyari |
| B. | Arvind Sawant |
| C. | Manoj Tewari |
| D. | P Chidambram |
| Answer» B. Arvind Sawant | |
| 189910. |
Where was the three-day International Conference on Universities of the Future inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee? |
| A. | Bombay University |
| B. | Delhi University |
| C. | Pune University |
| D. | O P Jindal Global University |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189911. |
Which badminton player has been appointed a member of the governing body of Sports Authority of India (SAI)? |
| A. | Saina Nehwal |
| B. | PV Sindhu |
| C. | Ashwini Ponnappa |
| D. | Jwala Gutta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189912. |
Name the seventeen-year old Indian-American who won the top prize of $250,000 in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition in the United States (US). |
| A. | Arjun Ramani |
| B. | Indrani Das |
| C. | Archana Verma |
| D. | Vrinda Madan |
| Answer» C. Archana Verma | |
| 189913. |
What is the new name of 'The Western Region' in the emirates of Abu Dhabi? |
| A. | Al Ain Region |
| B. | Al Dhafra Region |
| C. | Ras al-Khaimah |
| D. | Umm al-Quwain |
| Answer» C. Ras al-Khaimah | |
| 189914. |
Which city has been ranked top in the Mercer's Quality of Living Survey 2017 released recently? |
| A. | Zurich |
| B. | Vancouver |
| C. | Vienna |
| D. | Basel |
| Answer» D. Basel | |
| 189915. |
Who took over as the chairman of National Commission on Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) recently? |
| A. | Manju Diler |
| B. | Dalip Kallu Hathibed |
| C. | Manhar Valji Bhai Zala |
| D. | Nejma Heptulla |
| Answer» D. Nejma Heptulla | |
| 189916. |
Consider the following statements with respect to sixth edition of the International Engineering Sourcing Show (IESS) that began in Chennai recently.nI. The theme of the IESS is “Smart Tech for Smart Engineering”.nII. The United Kingdom (UK) is the partner country for this flagship mega event. Choose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» B. Only II | |
| 189917. |
In which country a Festival of India is being organised from March to October 2017? |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | Ukraine |
| C. | China |
| D. | Bulgaria |
| Answer» C. China | |
| 189918. |
Who is the head of the Committee on review of Institutionalisation of Arbitration Mechanism in India that was in news recently? |
| A. | Justice (retd) RM Lodha |
| B. | Justice (retd) AS Anand |
| C. | Justice (retd) Arijit Pasayat |
| D. | Justice (retd) BN Srikrishna |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189919. |
Consider the following statements with respect to Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill’ 2017.nI. It envisages establishment of well-coordinated institutional mechanisms at District, State and National level.nII. At the grass root level, the District Anti Trafficking Committee are entrusted with raising awareness against Trafficking of Persons. Choose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 189920. |
With which digital imaging company the Pune-based Film u0026 Television Institute of India (FTII) signed a MoU to promote short courses in film and television? |
| A. | Eastman Kodak |
| B. | Fuji Photo Film |
| C. | Canon |
| D. | Nikon |
| Answer» D. Nikon | |
| 189921. |
Union Cabinet approved the Policy for Early Monetization of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Gas Marketing and Pricing Freedom. In this context, consider the following statements.nI. As part of the policy, CBM contractors cannot sell the CBM to its any affiliate, in the event contractor cannot identify any buyer. II. Royalty and other dues to the Government shall be payable on the basis of prices or selling prices notified by Petroleum Planning u0026 Analysis Cell (PPAC).nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 189922. |
With which country the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) signed a MoU for training the higher civil services of that country? |
| A. | Rwanda |
| B. | Kenya |
| C. | Namibia |
| D. | South Africa |
| Answer» D. South Africa | |
| 189923. |
Consider the following statements with respect to Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) launched recently.nI. The Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) will be implemented from July 1, 2017.nII. It will have budgetary allocation of Rs 600 crore for three years with annual outlay of Rs 200 crore. III. It replaced earlier scheme Assistance to States for Creating Infrastructure for Development and Growth of Exports.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. I and III | |
| 189924. |
Which of the following is not one of the five public sector banks that have been allowed to raise capital from the market? |
| A. | Allahabad Bank |
| B. | United Bank of India |
| C. | Central Bank of India |
| D. | Canara Bank |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189925. |
Name the person who resigned from the post of Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC). |
| A. | N Srinivasan |
| B. | Haroon Lorgat |
| C. | Shashank Manohar |
| D. | Malcolm Speed |
| Answer» D. Malcolm Speed | |
| 189926. |
Who among the following was not sworn-in as the Cabinet Minister in Amarinder Singh-led government of Punjab? |
| A. | Navjot SIngh Sidhu |
| B. | Manpreet Badal |
| C. | Razia Sultana |
| D. | Rajinder Singh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189927. |
Who was sworn-in as the chief minister of Manipur recently? |
| A. | Nongthombam Biren Singh |
| B. | Y Joykumar Singh |
| C. | Ibobi Singh |
| D. | L Jayantakumar |
| Answer» B. Y Joykumar Singh | |
| 189928. |
Which court ruled that employers can ban women from wearing religious and political symbols? |
| A. | International Court of Justice |
| B. | Supreme Court of India |
| C. | Supreme Court of the US |
| D. | European Court of Justice |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189929. |
Which Indian state will host the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship in July 2017? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 189930. |
Where was the ‘International Vision Zero Conference’ on Occupational, Safety and Health held recently? |
| A. | Gandhinagar |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Gurgaon |
| Answer» C. Jaipur | |
| 189931. |
Which country will host the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) in April 2018? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Malta |
| C. | The United Kingdom |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» D. Pakistan | |
| 189932. |
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar 2016 was awarded recently. When was the award established? |
| A. | 2015 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2016 |
| D. | 2017 |
| Answer» D. 2017 | |
| 189933. |
Who inaugurated the three-day Krishi Unnati Mela 2017 at Pusa in New Delhi? |
| A. | Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh |
| B. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| C. | President Pranab Mukherjee |
| D. | Director-General, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi | |
| 189934. |
HSBC Holdings (HSBC) named Mark Tucker as its new Chairman. Where is HSBC headquartered? |
| A. | Hong Kong |
| B. | Singapore |
| C. | London |
| D. | Washington |
| Answer» D. Washington | |
| 189935. |
The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) Bill, 2017 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to declare the FDDI as an Institution of National Importance (INI). When was FDDI established? |
| A. | 1976 |
| B. | 1996 |
| C. | 1986 |
| D. | 1990 |
| Answer» D. 1990 | |
| 189936. |
Which country celebrates Elephant Day every year on March 13? |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | Thailand |
| C. | India |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| Answer» C. India | |
| 189937. |
The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) installed the largest floating solar power plant in ________. |
| A. | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kayamkulam, Kerala |
| C. | Rajarhat, West Bengal |
| D. | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Rajarhat, West Bengal | |
| 189938. |
The chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh gave his resignation to the Governor Najma Heptulla. The state in question is __________. |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Meghalaya |
| Answer» D. Meghalaya | |
| 189939. |
Which of following is not part of the four states that have decided to conduct a synchronised elephant census in May 2017? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» B. Odisha | |
| 189940. |
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld a lifetime ban levied against Sergei Portugalov. To which country does he belongs? |
| A. | Ukraine |
| B. | Serbia |
| C. | Romania |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189941. |
Japan is planing to send its largest warship to disputed South China Sea. What is the name of the warship? |
| A. | Hakuryu |
| B. | Tachibana Lima |
| C. | Izumo helicopter carrier |
| D. | Shinonome |
| Answer» D. Shinonome | |
| 189942. |
Tai Tzu Ying won the women's singles title of the All England Open badminton championships in Birmingham. To which country does she belongs? |
| A. | Chinese Taipei |
| B. | South Korea |
| C. | Malaysia |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» B. South Korea | |
| 189943. |
First Namami Brahmaputra festival will be held in Assam. In this context, consider the following statements about River Brahmaputra.nI. River Brahmaputra travels through 21 districts of Assam (more than 800 km).nII. It is the home to the largest river island Majuli with its own unique customs and eco-systems.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 189944. |
What is the name of annual military exercise between South Korea and the US that began recently? |
| A. | Key Resolve |
| B. | Tactical Exercise Without Troops |
| C. | Exercise Valiant Shield |
| D. | Command Post Exercise |
| Answer» B. Tactical Exercise Without Troops | |
| 189945. |
Name the batsman who has topped the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen released recently. |
| A. | Kane Williamson |
| B. | Joe Root |
| C. | Viart Kohli |
| D. | Steve Smith |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189946. |
Who won the men's singles title of the All England Open Badminton championship? |
| A. | Shi Yuqi of China |
| B. | Huang Yaqiong of China |
| C. | Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia |
| D. | Peng Soon Chan of Malaysia |
| Answer» D. Peng Soon Chan of Malaysia | |
| 189947. |
Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara was fired by the President Donald Trump's administration. He was the attorney of _________. |
| A. | Southern District of New York |
| B. | Eastern District of Arkansas |
| C. | Southern District of California |
| D. | Eastern District of North Carolina |
| Answer» B. Eastern District of Arkansas | |
| 189948. |
Which country adopted a resolution to declare March 25 as Genocide Day? |
| A. | Israel |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | Iran |
| Answer» C. Pakistan | |
| 189949. |
By which year China's population is expected to peak to 1.45 billion? |
| A. | 2025 |
| B. | 2030 |
| C. | 2035 |
| D. | 2050 |
| Answer» C. 2035 | |
| 189950. |
Who was appointed as the chief minister of Goa by Governor Mridula Sinha? |
| A. | Rohan Khaunte |
| B. | Govind Gaude |
| C. | Manohar Parrikar |
| D. | Laxmikant Parsekar |
| Answer» D. Laxmikant Parsekar | |