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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.
| 198401. |
Which of the following online commerce companies is set to float its IPO? |
| A. | Alibaba |
| B. | Flipkart |
| C. | Jabong |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Flipkart | |
| 198402. |
The Enivironment Ministry recently notified the re-constitution of National Board for Wildlife. What are the changes made? |
| A. | Five new institutions have been included |
| B. | New board for wildlife will be headed by Prime Minister |
| C. | Only A |
| D. | Both A u0026 B |
| Answer» B. New board for wildlife will be headed by Prime Minister | |
| 198403. |
The National government proposes to make it mandatory to use only the NIC e-mail service for official communication. What is the reason behind this proposed move? |
| A. | Data Confidentiality u0026 Security |
| B. | Snooping Allegations |
| C. | Less efficiency |
| D. | Both A u0026 B |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198404. |
Justice Dharmadhikari committee report is related to |
| A. | Women's Reservation Bill |
| B. | Uniform Civil Code |
| C. | Trangender Status |
| D. | Ban on Dance Bar in Mumbai |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198405. |
Sudhakar Jayant has won Gold Medal in an International Event, he is associated with which sport |
| A. | Tennis |
| B. | Chess |
| C. | Badminton |
| D. | Weightlifting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198406. |
peration Megh Rahathas been launched for which National Calamity |
| A. | Rajasthan Drought |
| B. | Jammu and Kashmir Floods |
| C. | Telengana Floods |
| D. | Assam Floods |
| Answer» C. Telengana Floods | |
| 198407. |
Who has been appointed as first woman chairperson of Indian Institute of Advanced Studies |
| A. | Anjali Prasad |
| B. | Tessey Thomas |
| C. | Seema Malhotra |
| D. | Chandrakala Padia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198408. |
14th World Nobel Summit will be held in |
| A. | Thimpu |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Cape Town |
| D. | Tokyo |
| Answer» D. Tokyo | |
| 198409. |
Who has been appointed as chairman of National Small Industries Corporation Limited |
| A. | Ravindra Nath |
| B. | R S Sharma |
| C. | Punam Kalra |
| D. | Sumit Dheer |
| Answer» B. R S Sharma | |
| 198410. |
What is CORRECT about SCO? |
| A. | India is member of SCO |
| B. | India is observer member of SCO |
| C. | India is guest to SCO |
| D. | India is Dialogue Partner of SCO |
| Answer» C. India is guest to SCO | |
| 198411. |
Where is 14th summit of SCO (Shangai Cooperation organization) held recently? |
| A. | Shengai |
| B. | Tokyo |
| C. | Beijing |
| D. | Dushanbe |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198412. |
Which city is planning to useWhite-Fitechnology to provide wi-fi access to all? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Chennai |
| D. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198413. |
IndARC was in news recently. Which of the given options is correct about IndARC?A. It is the country’s first underwater moored observatoryB. It has been set up in the Kongsfjorden fjord, half way between Norway and the North PoleC. It has been programmed to collect real- time data on seawater temperature, salinity, ocean currents and other vital parameters of the fjordD. IndARC is going to be used for climate modelling studies to understand the influence of the Arctic processes on the Indian monsoon system |
| A. | Only B,C u0026 D |
| B. | Only A,C u0026 D |
| C. | Only A,B u0026 C |
| D. | A, B, C u0026 D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198414. |
Where is firstFormula Erace conducted? |
| A. | New delhi |
| B. | London |
| C. | Beijing |
| D. | Berlin |
| Answer» D. Berlin | |
| 198415. |
Recently iPS research was in news. Which of the given option/s is/are correct around the same?A. iPS stands for induced Pluripotent Stem cellsB. They have the potential to develop into any cell in the bodyC. Japanese researchers conducted the world’s first surgery to implant ‘iPS’ stem cells in a human body |
| A. | Only A u0026 C |
| B. | Only B u0026 C |
| C. | A, B u0026 C |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 198416. |
Recently scientist gaveIkrandraco avatarname to an ancient creature. It is inspired from which movie? |
| A. | Godzilla |
| B. | Anaconda |
| C. | Jurrasic Park |
| D. | Avatar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198417. |
The Supreme Court cleared the reservation quota for disabled in jobs and promotions. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this regard:A. The reservation has been directed to be applicable to the matters of appointment, selection, direct recruitment, deputations and promotionsB. The principle of not exceeding 50% reservation is not applicable in this case.C. The Supreme Court has highlighted that the judgement is in line with the Persons with Disability Act. |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B |
| C. | B u0026 C |
| D. | A, B u0026 C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198418. |
What was India's rank in the latest Creative Productivity Index prepared by Asian Development Bank in collaboration with Economist Intelligence Unit? |
| A. | 21 out of 24 countries |
| B. | 23 out of 28 countries |
| C. | 21 out of 28 countries |
| D. | 14 out of 24 countries |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198419. |
India has recently applied for entry into Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Which of the following statements stands correct with respect to SCO:A. The SCO comprises China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and UzbekistanB. Afghanistan, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan are observer members.C. Belarus, Turkey and Srilanka are its dialogue partnersD. India has been a member observer since 2005 and has generally participated at the ministerial-level at the grouping’s summits |
| A. | Only A, B u0026 D |
| B. | Only A, C u0026 D |
| C. | Only A u0026 B |
| D. | A, B, C u0026 D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198420. |
How many laws has the Law Commission found obsolete in modern times and recommended to be repealed? |
| A. | 72 |
| B. | 36 |
| C. | 70 |
| D. | 81 |
| Answer» B. 36 | |
| 198421. |
Which of the service has been launched by central government for smooth transportation of perishable goods |
| A. | Cold-Van |
| B. | Mobile-Van |
| C. | E- Transport |
| D. | Reefer Vehicle call in center (RVC) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198422. |
cientific Assesment of ozone depletionreport has been released by which Organisation |
| A. | Green Peace |
| B. | IPCC |
| C. | IUCN |
| D. | UNEP and WMO |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198423. |
Jitendra Chandra Paul has died, he was associated with which field |
| A. | Human rights protection |
| B. | Classical Dancer |
| C. | Women's right |
| D. | Freedom Fighter |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198424. |
Which of the countries have been honoured by WHO for excellence in public health |
| A. | Nepal |
| B. | India and Bhutan |
| C. | Bangladesh and Timor Leste |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» D. Pakistan | |
| 198425. |
Who is the youngest sailor to represent India at Asian Games 2014 |
| A. | Sunita Jhakhar |
| B. | Priyadarsi Mukherji |
| C. | Vijendra Singh |
| D. | Chitresh Tatha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198426. |
Asian Games 2014 will be held in |
| A. | Lahore |
| B. | Incheon, South Korea |
| C. | Tokyo |
| D. | Dhaka |
| Answer» C. Tokyo | |
| 198427. |
In the wake of observations around Ozone layer being highlighted, which of the following statements is true:A. The report indicated that there have been decreases in atmospheric abundance of gases such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halonsB. Increased use of certain CFC substitutes , however, can undo the gains madeC. The assessment was carried out by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)D. The Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion, 2014 was prepared and reviewed by 282 scientists from 36 countries |
| A. | Only B,C u0026 D |
| B. | Only A,C u0026 D |
| C. | A,B,Cu0026 D |
| D. | Only A,B u0026 C |
| Answer» D. Only A,B u0026 C | |
| 198428. |
Legendary Firoza Begum has died, she was associated with which field |
| A. | Nazrul Singer |
| B. | Drama |
| C. | Classical Dance |
| D. | Literature |
| Answer» B. Drama | |
| 198429. |
Recently which industry major announced that it will accept Bitcoins henceforth? |
| A. | Paypal |
| B. | Mastercard |
| C. | Visa |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Mastercard | |
| 198430. |
Identify the correct option/s around Swachh Vidyalaya campaign:A. The Scheme is anchored by the Woman and Child Development Mnistry.B. The Centre will set up a Swachh Bharat Kosh to fund its ambitious Swachh VidyalayaC. Public sector units under 25 Ministries have pledged Rs. 400 crore for the campaign and private and public sector companies would be encouraged to build toilet blocks in schools |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | A u0026 C |
| C. | B u0026 C |
| D. | A, B u0026 C |
| Answer» D. A, B u0026 C | |
| 198431. |
India and which country has signed MOU in the field of traditional medicines |
| A. | Bhutan |
| B. | Nepal |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» D. Pakistan | |
| 198432. |
Union government has announced stake sale in three PSUs recently, which PSU is not related to it |
| A. | CIL |
| B. | NHPC |
| C. | ONGC |
| D. | HPCL |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198433. |
Who amongst the following has been appointed as the executive director World Bank in September 2014? |
| A. | Rakesh Asthana |
| B. | Subhash Chandra Garg |
| C. | Anil Dave |
| D. | Amitabh Pant |
| Answer» C. Anil Dave | |
| 198434. |
BRCA gene is related to which disease |
| A. | AIDS |
| B. | Ebola |
| C. | Blood Cancer |
| D. | Breast Cancer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198435. |
Who has been appointed as executive director of World Bank |
| A. | Sunita Jhakhar |
| B. | Subash Chandra Garg |
| C. | Seema Malhotra |
| D. | T N Suresh Kumar |
| Answer» C. Seema Malhotra | |
| 198436. |
Minsk Agreement is related to which international crisis |
| A. | Somalian Crisis |
| B. | Syrian Crisis |
| C. | Ukraine Crisis |
| D. | Iraq Crisis |
| Answer» D. Iraq Crisis | |
| 198437. |
Which of the following banks in India has offeredCardless Cash Withdrawalsfrom ATM's? |
| A. | ICICI |
| B. | HSBC |
| C. | HDFC |
| D. | SBI |
| Answer» B. HSBC | |
| 198438. |
List which five companies have been included for disinvestment in the latest CCEA decision taken in September 2014? |
| A. | NTPC, NHPC, OIL |
| B. | CIL, NHPC, ONGC |
| C. | BEL, EIL, NMDC |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. BEL, EIL, NMDC | |
| 198439. |
Mark which of the following options is correct around proposed changes to Kisan Vikas Patra? |
| A. | Relaxation in KYC norms and interest income to be non taxable |
| B. | Relaxation in KYC norms, interest income to be non-taxable and no deductin to be allowed as per section 80C of the Income Tax Act |
| C. | Relaxation in KYC norms, interest income to be taxable and no deductin to be allowed as per section 80C of the Income Tax Act |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 198440. |
The government has recently decided to call off operations of which of these companies? |
| A. | HMT Watches and HMT Chinar Watches |
| B. | Mahanadi Coalfields Limited |
| C. | HLL Lifecare Limited |
| D. | Mangalore Refinery u0026 Petrochemical Limited |
| Answer» B. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited | |
| 198441. |
Harika Dronavalli is associated with which sport |
| A. | Badminton |
| B. | Chess |
| C. | Football |
| D. | Distance Running |
| Answer» C. Football | |
| 198442. |
Sania Mirza and her partner has won mixed doubles Trophy of US Open, Her partner was |
| A. | Ishraf Tayip |
| B. | Zaho Yuneli |
| C. | James Rodriguez |
| D. | Bruno Soares |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198443. |
Which Indian Player has announced its retirement from International competitions |
| A. | Sandeep Pujara |
| B. | Pankaj Advani |
| C. | Vijendra Singh |
| D. | Abhinav Bindra |
| Answer» C. Vijendra Singh | |
| 198444. |
Who has become first Indian to visit Stratosphere |
| A. | Ratan Tata |
| B. | Tessey Thomas |
| C. | Manpreet Singh |
| D. | T N Suresh Kumar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198445. |
Which Union Ministry has launched Know Your Rights Portal |
| A. | Ministry of Defence |
| B. | Ministry of Railways |
| C. | Civil Aviation Ministry |
| D. | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Answer» D. Ministry of External Affairs | |
| 198446. |
In conext of a likely move that may lead to cancellation of SEZ zones for nine famous firms in India, consider the following statements around SEZ rules:A. The formal approval is valid for a period of three yearsB. By the end of this period, at least one unit has to commence production and the zone becomes operational from the date of commencement of such production C. There is no provision for extension of this formal approvalWhich amongst these statements is/are true? |
| A. | Only C |
| B. | Only A |
| C. | Only A u0026 B |
| D. | A,B u0026 C |
| Answer» D. A,B u0026 C | |
| 198447. |
Bhartendu Harishchandra Award is given in the field of |
| A. | Classical Dance |
| B. | Drama |
| C. | Cinema |
| D. | Creative writing in hindi on Mass Communication |
| Answer» E. | |
| 198448. |
Which committee has recently submitted its report on the status of deemed universities in India |
| A. | CNR Rao Committee |
| B. | ThoratCommittee |
| C. | H Devaraj Committee |
| D. | Tandon Committee |
| Answer» D. Tandon Committee | |
| 198449. |
What is the name of the book written by Neel Mukherjee, the only person of Indian origin, to be nominated for Man Booker Prize 2014? |
| A. | The Lives of Others |
| B. | How to be Both |
| C. | To Rise Again at a Decent Hour |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. How to be Both | |
| 198450. |
Consider the following statements around pollution level in Ganga and concerned activity around the same:A. From Gangotri to Diamond Harbour faecal coliform levels are above acceptable levels on all stretches except for the upper reaches of the riverB. The National Mission for Clean Ganga envisions that by 2020, no untreated municipal sewage or industrial effluent will flow into the Ganga C. Reports suggest that the Tehri dam has diminished the unique self-purifying ability of the Ganga by blocking the sediments behind itWhich amongst these three is/are true? |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B u0026 C |
| C. | Only B |
| D. | A,B u0026 C |
| Answer» E. | |