Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of Government of India?
(A) Four Lions
(B) Chariot Wheel
(C) Horse
(D) Words 'Satyameva Jayate'
The Lion Capital of Ashoka, a sculpture with four lions standing back to back, was originally erected by Emperor Ashoka in Sarnath, and it is now preserved at the Sarnath Museum. The emblem is an adaptation of this historic symbol and is used as the national emblem of India.
Kalinga Award is given for
(A) Art
(B) Science
(C) Literature
(D) Sports
The Kalinga Prize is an international award given by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) for outstanding contributions to the popularization of science. It is awarded to individuals who have effectively communicated and popularized science to the public, promoting a better understanding of scientific issues and fostering scientific literacy. The award is named after the ancient Indian kingdom of Kalinga, which is present-day Odisha in India.
Who among the following was the first Defence Minister of India?
(A) KM Cariappa
(B) Sardar Baldev Singh
(C) N Gopalaswami Ayyangar
(D) Maulana Azad
Sardar Baldev Singh was the first Defence Minister of India. He held this position in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru when the Ministry of Defence was established after India gained independence in 1947. Sardar Baldev Singh played a crucial role in the early years of independent India in organizing and managing the defense structure of the country. His tenure as Defence Minister contributed to the establishment and development of the Indian armed forces.
To empower women by providing easy access to govt. schemes and initiatives for women, who has inaugurated online portal NARI?
(A) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
(B) Maneka Ghandhi
(C) Smriti Irani
(D) Nirmal Sitharaman
(E) Uma Bharti
Which state government had launched the scheme ‘ Prakash hai to Vikas Hai’ ?
(A) Uttarakhand Govt.
(B) Madhya Pradesh Govt.
(C) Uttar Pradesh Govt.
(D) Bihar Govt.
(E) Rajasthan Govt.
Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat Scheme, a backup scheme of existing Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana, launched by-
(A) Narendra Modi
(B) Arun Jaitely
(C) Smriti Irani
(D) Dharmendra Pradhan
(E) Suresh Prabhu
Who won the 2018 French open-men’s singles title?
(A) Novak Djokovic
(B) Rafael Nadal
(C) Stan Wawrinka
(D) Andy Murray
Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis player, defeated Dominic Thiem in the final to claim the 2018 French Open men's singles title. This victory marked Nadal's 11th French Open title, showcasing his dominance on the clay courts of Roland Garros.
The largest sugar mill in Asia is located
(A) Karnataka
(B) U.P.
(C) West Bengal
(D) Maharashtra
When is the International yoga day celebrated?
(A) 21st March
(B) 21st June
(C) 21st September
(D) 21st July
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21st each year. This day was officially designated by the United Nations in 2014 to promote the numerous benefits of yoga and encourage people around the world to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. June 21st was chosen as the International Yoga Day because it corresponds to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which has special significance in many cultures. The day aims to raise awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Which planet has a moon called Ganymede?
(A) Mercury
(B) Venus
(C) Mars
(D) Jupiter
Ganymede is the largest moon of Jupiter and is also the largest moon in our solar system. It is even larger than the planet Mercury. Ganymede is one of Jupiter's four largest moons, known as the Galilean moons, discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610.
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