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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.
| 190801. |
Karun Nair became the only second Indian batsman to score a triple ton in Test cricket as the smashed unbeaten 303 runs off just 381 balls. Who was the first one to score so? |
| A. | Sachin Tendulkar |
| B. | Rohit Sharma |
| C. | Suresh Raina |
| D. | Virendra Sehwag |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190802. |
With which telecommunication companies State Bank of India has tied up to launch its mobile wallet application ‘State Bank MobiCash’? |
| A. | Reliance Jio |
| B. | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) |
| C. | AirTel |
| D. | Vodafone India |
| Answer» C. AirTel | |
| 190803. |
At which of the following public research universities Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the first ever “Indian Institute of Skills”? |
| A. | Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay |
| B. | Anna University, Chennai |
| C. | Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
| D. | Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190804. |
Union has constituted a high-level task force, headed by Nripendra Mishra, to look into the strategic aspects of Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. Who is Nripendra Mishra? |
| A. | Principal Secretary to Prime Minister |
| B. | National Security Adviser to Prime Minister |
| C. | Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. National Security Adviser to Prime Minister | |
| 190805. |
What is the ranking of India in the Global Wind Power Installed Capacity index? |
| A. | Fifth |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Fourth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190806. |
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched constellation of ________ mini-satellites as part Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) into space to improve hurricane forecasting. |
| A. | Nine |
| B. | Seven |
| C. | Eight |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» D. Four | |
| 190807. |
Anil Dhasmana will head external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for a tenure of two years. Whom will he replace? |
| A. | Arup Raha |
| B. | Rajinder Khanna |
| C. | Dineshwar Sharma |
| D. | Dalbir Singh Suhag |
| Answer» C. Dineshwar Sharma | |
| 190808. |
Atletico De Kolkata claimed its second title of Hero Indian Super League by defeating Kerala Blasters at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium. Where is this stadium located? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Lucknow |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Kochi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190809. |
For the second time in 2016, Junior Indian men's hockey team claimed the 11th edition of Junior Hockey World Cup by beating _________. |
| A. | Belgium |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Poland |
| D. | Spain |
| Answer» B. Germany | |
| 190810. |
Rajiv Jain was in news recently. Which of the following statements is correct about him? |
| A. | Rajiv Jain has been appointed as the chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)for a tenure of two years. |
| B. | Rajiv Jain has been appointed as the 26th chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB). |
| C. | Rajiv Jain has authored a book named 'India of my dreams'. |
| D. | Rajiv Jain is the famous Indian jockey who recently died |
| Answer» C. Rajiv Jain has authored a book named 'India of my dreams'. | |
| 190811. |
The fifth edition of the India-Arab Partnership Conference was recently held in Muscat. Muscat is the capital of ______. |
| A. | Turkey |
| B. | Oman |
| C. | Bahrain |
| D. | Egypt |
| Answer» C. Bahrain | |
| 190812. |
Which renowned English jockey and horse trainer recently died at the age of 55? |
| A. | Javier Castellano |
| B. | Bill Shoemaker |
| C. | Walter Swinburn |
| D. | Angel Cordero Jr. |
| Answer» D. Angel Cordero Jr. | |
| 190813. |
Indian-American Indra Nooyi has joined Donald Trump's Strategic and Policy Forum, that will assist the President-elect in implementing his economic agenda. Who is she? |
| A. | CEO of Larsen and Toubro |
| B. | Mayor of Cupertino |
| C. | Chairman of PepsiCo |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 190814. |
Which India batswoman has been nominated in the Women’s Team of the Year 2016 by International Cricket Council (ICC)? |
| A. | Anjum Chopra |
| B. | Smriti Mandhana |
| C. | Jhulan Nishit Goswami |
| D. | Diana Fram Eduji |
| Answer» C. Jhulan Nishit Goswami | |
| 190815. |
In Jammu and Kashmir, a project named '_________' of Border Roads Organisation (BRO), is currently in progress on the Nimo-Padum-Darcha road to provide all weather road connectivity to the people staying in the distant area of Zanskar. |
| A. | Sarvam Sadhyam |
| B. | Delaram-Zaranj |
| C. | Vijayak |
| D. | Chowkibal |
| Answer» D. Chowkibal | |
| 190816. |
Which of the following post-harvest festival was recently celebrated after harvesting the paddy in Mizoram? |
| A. | Chapchar Kut Festival |
| B. | Pawl Kut Festival |
| C. | Mim Kut Festival |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190817. |
The European Union (EU) signed an agreement with the __________ to enable the return of migrants who have reached Europe's shores, and whose asylum requests have been refused. |
| A. | Cuba |
| B. | Brazil |
| C. | Mali |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 190818. |
Madhya Pradesh Government has launched five months long Narmada Seva Yatra to turn the Narmada river pollution free. Where does this river originate? |
| A. | Kokri Tekdi Hills |
| B. | Raisen district |
| C. | Mhow Mountain |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190819. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.nI - Punjab government has decided to let women with visual disability unfurl the national flag on Republic Day 2017 as chief guest.nII - Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, will be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in 2017. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 190820. |
Which country senate approved a 20-year government spending freeze billed as the centerpiece of austerity reforms? |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | Brazil |
| C. | Mali |
| D. | Cuba |
| Answer» C. Mali | |
| 190821. |
AB de Villiers resigned as South Africa's Test captain. Who among the following will take over his position on permanent basis? |
| A. | Graeme Smith |
| B. | Dale Steyn |
| C. | Hashim Amla |
| D. | Faf du Plessis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190822. |
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the first air ambulance service in Bengaluru. Which of the following operators is providing this service? |
| A. | Air Rescue India Ltd. |
| B. | Medical Air Rescue Ltd. |
| C. | Priority 1 Air Rescue Ltd. |
| D. | Aviators Air Rescue Ltd. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190823. |
Who has been appointed as the next chairman of the West Bengal State Human Rights Commission? |
| A. | Naparajit Mukherjee |
| B. | Girish Chandra Gupta |
| C. | Shristi Bannerjee |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Shristi Bannerjee | |
| 190824. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:nI - Lt. General Birendra Singh Dhanoa has been appointed as the 26th Chief of Army Staff.nII - Air Marshal Bipin Rawat has replaced Marshal Arup Raha as 22nd Chief of Air Staff.nIII - Chief of Army Staff and 22nd Chief of Air Staff are appointed by President Pranab Mukherjee for a term length of 5 years. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | All are correct |
| D. | All are incorrect |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190825. |
Which country launched its first fully- owned overseas satellite ground station in Sweden to collect satellite data anywhere on the Earth at the fastest speed in the world? |
| A. | China |
| B. | United States |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | India |
| Answer» B. United States | |
| 190826. |
Which of the following states launched the Immunization Incentives and Information Programme (HIIIP) to increase immunisation rates of children between the age group of 0-12 months? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190827. |
What amount of fund has been created under the recently launched US-India Clean Energy Finance (USICEF) Initiative? |
| A. | USD 30 million |
| B. | USD 20 million |
| C. | USD 50 million |
| D. | USD 70 million |
| Answer» C. USD 50 million | |
| 190828. |
For the first time, Savita Vaidhyanathan, an Indian-American woman has been elected as the new Mayor of the key Californian city of __________. |
| A. | Los Angeles |
| B. | Oakland |
| C. | Pasadena |
| D. | Cupertino |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190829. |
The eighth and last ship of LCU (Landing Craft Utility)-Mark IV project was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata. Identify it. |
| A. | LCU-L58 |
| B. | LCU-L57 |
| C. | LCU-L56 |
| D. | LCU-L55 |
| Answer» B. LCU-L57 | |
| 190830. |
The Pakistan Army successfully test-fired an enhanced version of an indigenously-designed cruise missile named after the famous Islamic emperor _________. |
| A. | Mahmud Gazhni |
| B. | Mahmud Ghauri |
| C. | Aurangzeb |
| D. | Babur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190831. |
Which award-based schemes was/were recently launched by NITI Aayog to encourage consumers and merchants respectively so as to adopt digital payment system? |
| A. | Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana |
| B. | Uttam Grahak Yojana and DigiDhan Vanijya Yojana |
| C. | Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi Shala Vyapar Yojana |
| D. | Uttam Grahak Yojana and Digi Shala Vyapar Yojana |
| Answer» B. Uttam Grahak Yojana and DigiDhan Vanijya Yojana | |
| 190832. |
Vijay Diwas was recently commemorated to mark India’s military victory over Pakistan in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Identify the Pakistan forces' Eastern Command chief who signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka. |
| A. | Lt. General Tikka Khan |
| B. | Lt. General Rao Farman Ali |
| C. | Lt. General AAK Niazi |
| D. | Lt. General J F R Jacob |
| Answer» D. Lt. General J F R Jacob | |
| 190833. |
Which Union ministry has floated a draft notification on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Pet Shop) Rules, 2016 to regulate pet shops in the country? |
| A. | Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying |
| B. | Ministry of Science u0026 Technology |
| C. | Ministry of Earth Sciences |
| D. | Ministry of Environment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190834. |
Which state cabinet gave its approval for providing free LPG connections to those BPL families, who were missed in the 2011 Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC)? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 190835. |
The fertility regulator of United Kingdom has approved the technique used in the birth of babies made from two women and one man. Which of the following universities will be the first licensee of this technique? |
| A. | Newcastle University |
| B. | University of Warwick |
| C. | University of Glasgow |
| D. | Open University |
| Answer» B. University of Warwick | |
| 190836. |
India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have set a trade target of 100 billion dollars to be achieved by 2020. The current two-way trade between ASEAN and India stands at _________. |
| A. | 50 billion dollars |
| B. | 60 billion dollars |
| C. | 55 billion dollars |
| D. | 57 billion dollars |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190837. |
The Gujarat government has proposed tougher liquor law against bootleggers, tipplers and unscrupulous officials. According to it, what is the maximum fine that will be imposed for violating the law? |
| A. | Rs. 3 lakh |
| B. | Rs. 5 lakh |
| C. | Rs. 10 lakh |
| D. | Rs. 1 lakh |
| Answer» C. Rs. 10 lakh | |
| 190838. |
The Supreme Court ruled that any community personnel serving in armed forces cannot keep beards by citing religious grounds that it is his fundamental right. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for fundamental right of freedom of religion? |
| A. | Article 15 |
| B. | Article 25 |
| C. | Article 30 |
| D. | Article 32 |
| Answer» C. Article 30 | |
| 190839. |
What is the rank of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the World’s Most Powerful People list released by Forbes? |
| A. | Ninth |
| B. | Eighth |
| C. | Third |
| D. | Seventh |
| Answer» B. Eighth | |
| 190840. |
Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General appointed Amina Mohammed as his Deputy Secretary-General for a five-year term. Which country does she belongs to? |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | South Korea |
| C. | Spain |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190841. |
Which of the following countries has offered Euro 1 billion Soft Loan to India for ‘Green Energy Corridors’ to integrate large-scale renewable generation capacity with conventional power grid? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» C. Australia | |
| 190842. |
Which of the following countries has offered Euro 1 billion Soft Loan to India for ‘Green Energy Corridors’ to integrate large-scale renewable generation capacity? |
| A. | France |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» C. Australia | |
| 190843. |
Consider the following statements regarding recent Cabinet decisions and opt the correct option.nI - Union Cabinet approved MoU on Tourism between India and Turkmenistan.nII - Union Cabinet approved double taxation avoidance agreement with Tajikistan. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» C. Both I and II | |
| 190844. |
Who headed the committee constituted by Ministry of Road Transport u0026 Highways (MoRTH) on Taxi Policy that submitted its report recently? |
| A. | Nitin Gadkari |
| B. | Mansukh L. Mandaviya |
| C. | Sanjay Mitra |
| D. | Abhay Damle |
| Answer» D. Abhay Damle | |
| 190845. |
Which Union minister has been named as one of 15 Global Thinkers in the decision-makers category for fashioning a novel brand of Twitter diplomacy? |
| A. | Arun Jaitley |
| B. | Prakash Javedkar |
| C. | Rajnath Singh |
| D. | Sushma Swaraj |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190846. |
China has successfully launched Fengyun-4 satellite onboard Long March-3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. It is a ________ satellite. |
| A. | communication |
| B. | navigation |
| C. | weather |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 190847. |
A bench headed by chairperson of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed an interim nationwide ban on the use of glass-coated ‘manja’ as it poses a danger to humans, animals and birds. Who is the incumbent chairperson of NGT? |
| A. | Lokeshwar Singh Panta |
| B. | Swatanter Kumar |
| C. | Tapan Biyani |
| D. | Amit Malhotra |
| Answer» C. Tapan Biyani | |
| 190848. |
India will contribute 5 lakh US Dollars to the United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for the year 2016-17. When was this fund originally launched? |
| A. | 2006 |
| B. | 2005 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2010 |
| Answer» B. 2005 | |
| 190849. |
Where was the sixth edition of Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD) held recently? |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» D. Kolkata | |
| 190850. |
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will launch a robotic spacecraft to refuel, repair satellites in orbit. What is the name of this spacecraft? |
| A. | Restore-L Spacecraft |
| B. | Refuel-P Spacecraft |
| C. | NASA Robotic Spacecraft |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Refuel-P Spacecraft | |