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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.
| 191101. |
Who among the following was appointed as Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga? |
| A. | P. K. Mishra |
| B. | U.P. Singh |
| C. | Vijay Goel |
| D. | Sanjeev Balyan |
| Answer» C. Vijay Goel | |
| 191102. |
In order to strengthen the goal of fighting the menace of Black Money stashed in offshore accounts, India has signed a Joint Declaration with Switzerland. What is this declaration about? |
| A. | Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal evasion (DTAA) |
| B. | Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) |
| C. | Indo-Swiss Income Declaration Scheme |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Indo-Swiss Income Declaration Scheme | |
| 191103. |
Where was the 24th edition of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting held recently? |
| A. | Geneva, Switzerland |
| B. | Lima, Peru |
| C. | New Delhi, India |
| D. | New York, United States |
| Answer» C. New Delhi, India | |
| 191104. |
What is the theme of the 24th edition of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit? |
| A. | Quality Growth and Human Development |
| B. | Human Capital Development |
| C. | Upgrading Small and Medium-sized Enterprises |
| D. | Regional Economic Integration Agenda |
| Answer» B. Human Capital Development | |
| 191105. |
India has successfully test-fired its indigenously built nuclear capable Agni-I ballistic missile from Balasore, Odisha. With reference to it, which of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | Agni-I was launched from a mobile launcher from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island). |
| B. | Agni-I is an air-to-surface missile. |
| C. | Agni-I was developed by DRDO in collaboration with Defence Research Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad. |
| D. | Both A and B |
| Answer» C. Agni-I was developed by DRDO in collaboration with Defence Research Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat and integrated by Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad. | |
| 191106. |
Which of the following statements regarding European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is incorrect? |
| A. | It operates the second largest particle physics laboratory in the world. |
| B. | It was established in 1954 and based in Geneva, Switzerland on the French-Swiss border. |
| C. | Currently, CERN has 22 member states and four associate member states. |
| D. | Israel is the only non-European country granted full membership |
| Answer» B. It was established in 1954 and based in Geneva, Switzerland on the French-Swiss border. | |
| 191107. |
India has been made an Associate member of European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) following an agreement between India and CERN. With regard to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | The agreement was signed by Dr. Sekhar Basu, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and CERN Director General Dr. Fabiola Gianotti in Mumbai. |
| B. | India is already one of the three observer states of CERN since 2002. |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neitehr I nor II |
| Answer» B. India is already one of the three observer states of CERN since 2002. | |
| 191108. |
India became an Associate member of European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) following an agreement signed between India and CERN. With regard to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | The agreement was signed by Dr. Sekhar Basu, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and CERN Director General Dr. Fabiola Gianotti in Mumbai. |
| B. | India is already one of the three observer states of CERN since 2002. |
| C. | Both A and B |
| D. | Neitehr A nor B |
| Answer» C. Both A and B | |
| 191109. |
South Korean director Im-kwon Taek received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 47th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) being held in Goa. Which one of the films is not directed by him? |
| A. | Chunhyang |
| B. | Chihwaseon |
| C. | Memories of Murder |
| D. | Revivre |
| Answer» D. Revivre | |
| 191110. |
Consider the following statements with respect to The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016:nI. It seeks to protect poor women from exploitation and ensure the rights of the child born through surrogacy.nII. It entitles only Indian citizens to avail themselves of surrogacy.nIII. It specifies that a woman can be a surrogate only twice in her lifetime.nChoose the correct option |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | Allof the above |
| Answer» B. II and III | |
| 191111. |
Which legendary singer was honoured with the 'Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the year' at the opening ceremony of the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)? |
| A. | Udit Narayan |
| B. | Lata Mangeshkar |
| C. | S P Balasubrahmanyam |
| D. | Pankaj Udhas |
| Answer» D. Pankaj Udhas | |
| 191112. |
Pankaj Patel has been elected the President of industry body FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) for the year 2017. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of which Indian company? |
| A. | Ambuja Neotia Group |
| B. | Zydus Cadila |
| C. | Avantha Group |
| D. | Amara Raja Group |
| Answer» C. Avantha Group | |
| 191113. |
Who among the following was not awarded with the 2016 Mother Teresa International Award? |
| A. | Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| B. | Sonam Kapoor |
| C. | Khurram Dastgir Khan |
| D. | Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain |
| Answer» D. Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain | |
| 191114. |
India successfully conducted twin trials of Prithvi-II missile. With reference to it, which of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | Prithvi-II is a surface-to-surface missiles with a strike range of 350 km. |
| B. | Prithvi-II is the second missile to be developed by the DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). |
| C. | Prithvi-II missile is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads. |
| D. | The twin trials of the Prithvi-II missile was conducted from launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. |
| Answer» C. Prithvi-II missile is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads. | |
| 191115. |
Who among the following Indian golfers won the Asian Tour of Bank BRI-JCB Indonesia Open in Jakarta? |
| A. | Jyoti Randhawa |
| B. | Arjun Atwal |
| C. | Shiv Chaurasia |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191116. |
Portuguese Prime Minister will be the Chief Guest at the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention to be held from January 7 to 9, 2017 in Bengaluru. Who is the incumbent Prime Minister of Portugal? |
| A. | Antonio Costa |
| B. | Aníbal Cavaco Silva |
| C. | Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa |
| D. | Pedro Passos Coelho |
| Answer» B. Aníbal Cavaco Silva | |
| 191117. |
Which third indigenously designed guided missile destroyer in the Kolkata class was recently commissioned by Defence minister Manohar Parrikar? |
| A. | INS Mumbai |
| B. | INS Kolkata |
| C. | INS Shardul |
| D. | INS Chennai |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191118. |
Which of the following Infosys Prize winners is/are matched correctly with his/her Award category? |
| A. | Engineering and computer science: Prof. Sunil Amrith |
| B. | Humanities: Prof. V. Kumaran |
| C. | Life Sciences: Dr. Gagandeep Kang |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 191119. |
Who among the following has won the men’s title in 2016 Delhi Half Marathon? |
| A. | Lakshmanan |
| B. | Eliud Kipchoge |
| C. | M D Yunus |
| D. | Sanjeevani Jadhav |
| Answer» C. M D Yunus | |
| 191120. |
The Chief Minister of UP Akhilesh Yadav launched an integrated emergency services to ensure that the police reach the venue of a caller in a maximum fifteen minutes in urban areas and twenty minutes in rural areas. What is this service called? |
| A. | Dial 100 Project |
| B. | UP-100 |
| C. | 100 is your friend |
| D. | UP 24 hours |
| Answer» C. 100 is your friend | |
| 191121. |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently proposed to openIslamic windowin conventional banks of India to gradually include the Sharia-compliant interest-free banking in the country. With reference to it, which of the following statements is correct?nI - The state government of Kerala has got a go-ahead from the Reserve Bank of India to launch a financial institution following the principles of Islamic finance. II - Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has chosen Gandhinagar, Gujarat to set up its first branch in India. |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Neither I nor II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Only II |
| Answer» B. Neither I nor II | |
| 191122. |
The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2016. With reference to it, which of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | These awards will be conferred by renowned Prof. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, President of the Royal Society and Nobel Prize Laureate. |
| B. | The Prize was originally given in five categories: Engineering and Computer Science, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences. |
| C. | The first recipient of the Infosys Prize for Mathematics 2008 was Manindra Agrawal. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191123. |
Which of the following highly advanced geostationary weather satellite was launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)? |
| A. | Kosmos 100 |
| B. | GOES-R |
| C. | Kosmos 144 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Kosmos 144 | |
| 191124. |
Britain's Andy Murray has clinched the 2016 ATP World Tour Finals title, after defeating _________ in London. |
| A. | Roger Federer |
| B. | Novak Djokovic |
| C. | Rafael Nadal |
| D. | Maria Sharapova |
| Answer» C. Rafael Nadal | |
| 191125. |
Which country launched a 712-km quantum communication line, stated to be the world’s longest secure telecommunications network? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | India |
| C. | United States |
| D. | China |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191126. |
Which spiritual guru was honoured with “Dr Nagendra Singh International Peace Award” prize for his efforts in ensuring world peace? |
| A. | Dalai Lama |
| B. | Paulo Coelho |
| C. | Neem Karoli Baba |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191127. |
Which Indian Referee recently received AFC Special Football Award? |
| A. | Santosh Kumar |
| B. | Pratap Singh |
| C. | Uvena Fernandes |
| D. | Ashok Kumar |
| Answer» D. Ashok Kumar | |
| 191128. |
The Income Tax department is planning to implement the first phase of ‘__________’ from May 2017 in order to monitor high-value transactions, with a view to curbing the circulation of black money. |
| A. | Project Black |
| B. | Project Insight |
| C. | Project Brainstorm |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Project Brainstorm | |
| 191129. |
World Internet Conference 2016 has recently concluded. With reference to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | This was the second edition of World Internet Conference 2016. |
| B. | The theme of the conference is ‘Innovation-driven Internet Development for the Benefit of All – Building a Community of Common Future in Cyberspace’. |
| C. | The World Internet Conference was first held in 2015. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. The World Internet Conference was first held in 2015. | |
| 191130. |
In which place the world’s first Genetic Garden of Halophytes was recently inaugurated? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» B. Kerala | |
| 191131. |
PV Sindhu clinched her maiden Super Series Premier title in Women's singles in the China Open badminton tournament in Fuzhou, China. Whom did she defeat? |
| A. | Sun Yu |
| B. | Jan Ø. Jørgensen |
| C. | Chang Ye-na |
| D. | Lee So-hee |
| Answer» B. Jan Ø. Jørgensen | |
| 191132. |
In which city Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his flagship housing scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojna’? |
| A. | Patna |
| B. | Lucknow |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Agra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191133. |
What is the rank of India in 2017 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)? |
| A. | 40th |
| B. | 21st |
| C. | 20th |
| D. | 1st |
| Answer» D. 1st | |
| 191134. |
Which state government launched a Voluntary Disclosure Scheme (VDS) 2016 for declaring tampered or defective meters having sanctioned load up to five KW? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Jharkhand | |
| 191135. |
US-based Scientists have developed a way to replicate the _____ virus, stripping it of the genes that make the virus infectious, thus ultimately paving way for vaccine development. |
| A. | Junin Lassa |
| B. | Bird flu |
| C. | Ebola |
| D. | Zika |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191136. |
Who has clinched the gold medal in men’s trap event at the 60th National Shooting Championship for Shotgun in Jaipur? |
| A. | Manavjit Singh |
| B. | Raninder Singh |
| C. | Kynan Chenai |
| D. | Adhiraj Singh Rathore |
| Answer» B. Raninder Singh | |
| 191137. |
Kolkata International Film Festival concluded recently. With reference to it, which of the following statements is incorrect? |
| A. | It was the 22nd edition of the film festival held in Kolkata. |
| B. | ‘Another Time’, the first feature film by Iranian Nahid Hassanzadeh, won the Best Film by a Woman Director Award. |
| C. | Haobam Pawan Kumar-directed ‘Lady of the Lake’ got the NETPAC award in the Asian select category. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191138. |
Indian-origin UAE girl, Kehkashan Basu is among three finalists chosen for this 2016 International Children's Peace Prize for the theme environment. Which International children's rights organisation gives away this prize? |
| A. | DEHAT |
| B. | CRIN GLOBAL |
| C. | International Institute for Child Rights and Development |
| D. | KidsRights |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191139. |
India was elected as the Vice Chair of Kimberly Process Certificate Scheme (KPCS) for the year _______. |
| A. | 2019 |
| B. | 2018 |
| C. | 2020 |
| D. | 2017 |
| Answer» C. 2020 | |
| 191140. |
India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) will hold India's country level participation at the IM INTERMODA fair. In which place the fair will be held? |
| A. | Haiti |
| B. | Jamaica |
| C. | Bahamas |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191141. |
Who among the following was sworn-in as the Chief Information Commissioner of Uttarakhand? |
| A. | N S Napalchayal |
| B. | Shatrughna Singh |
| C. | K K Paul |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. K K Paul | |
| 191142. |
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was recently inaugurated in Panaji, Goa. With reference to it, consider the following statements and choose the correct option. |
| A. | It is the 47th edition of the International Film Festival of India. |
| B. | ‘AfterImage’, directed by Andrzej Wajda is the opening film of the IFFI and it alsois the official entry from Poland for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. |
| C. | ‘The Age of Shadows’ directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, will be the closing film for the festival. |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191143. |
The Union government has released a revised Draft titled ‘Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes and Protection of Depositors’ Interests Bill, 2016’. With reference to it, consider the following statements and choose the correct option. |
| A. | The revised bill proposes to establish an online database of information on deposit taking activity in the country. |
| B. | This bill deprives depositors of taking first charge on any asset created from the deposits. |
| C. | Prison term between 1 year and 15 years has been prescribed for various offences committed under this act in addition to a fine of up to Rs 20 crore. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. This bill deprives depositors of taking first charge on any asset created from the deposits. | |
| 191144. |
Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards have been presented recently in New Delhi. With the reference to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | It was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
| B. | The Awards were instituted by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment during 1992-93 for giving recognition to outstanding work done under the National Service Scheme (NSS). |
| C. | Both A and B |
| D. | Neither A nor B |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191145. |
Which state flagged-off the 'Digital India Outreach Campaign Van' to create awareness and sensitize people and citizens on the various products that were launched under 'Digital India' programmes? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 191146. |
Global Citizen India festival was held in India recently. With reference to it, which of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Global Citizen India festival was held in Mumbai. |
| B. | The Global Education Leadership Foundation has collaborated with Global Citizen to have a festival in India every year from 2016 for the next 15 years. |
| C. | Global Citizen India targets to end extreme poverty by 2025. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 191147. |
Ministry of Urban Development has recently begun approval of long term investment plans under AMRUT. With reference to it, consider the following statements and choose the incorrect optionnI - Investments are approved in water supply, sewerage networks for the next four financial years under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).nII - The decision was taken to ensure timely implementation of basic urban infrastructure projects and achieve mission targets by 2020-21.nIII - Inter-Ministerial Apex Committee of AMRUT approved investments of Rs.5,815 crore during 2017-20 in the States of Gujrat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar and Tripura. |
| A. | Both I and II |
| B. | Both II and III |
| C. | Only I |
| D. | Only II |
| Answer» B. Both II and III | |
| 191148. |
The Qaumi Ekta Week (National Integration Week) was observed all over the country from November 19 to 25, 2016. With the reference to it, consider the following statements and choose the correct the incorrect option. |
| A. | November 24 will be observed as Women’s Day. |
| B. | November 23 will be observed as Cultural Unity Day. |
| C. | November 22 will be observed as Weaker Sections Day |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191149. |
Which of the following artists is the latest recipient of 2016 Sumitra Charan lifetime achievement award? |
| A. | Mayadhar Raut |
| B. | Pt Jasraj |
| C. | Kumudini Lakhia |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 191150. |
Union government has appointed Jagdish Singh Khehar as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). He has succeeded _______. |
| A. | Anil R. Dave |
| B. | H. J. Kania |
| C. | Girish Kumar |
| D. | T. S. Thakur |
| Answer» B. H. J. Kania | |