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Common General Knowledge Questions Quiz

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A Common General Knowledge Questions Quiz is a popular form of trivia game that tests participants' knowledge on a wide range of topics.  Common General Knowledge Questions Quizzes are not only entertaining but also educational, helping people learn interesting facts about the world around them. They are often used in social gatherings, classrooms, and online platforms to engage people and enhance their knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Participants enjoy challenging themselves and others while exploring various topics and expanding their understanding of the world.

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These Common General Knowledge Questions quizzes often include questions related to history, geography, science, literature, current events, sports, and general knowledge. Participants are asked a series of questions, and they need to answer to the best of their abilities.

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Common General Knowledge Questions Quiz

Q :  

The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by

(A) First Amendment

(B) Eighth Amendment

(C) Ninth Amendment

(D) Forty Second Amendment

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Ninth Schedule contains a list of central and state laws which cannot be challenged in courts and was added by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951.


Q :  

Which has become the best-performing district recently under 'Jal Jeevan Survekshan'?

(A) Shimla

(B) Chandigarh

(C) Srinagar

(D) Jaipur

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Srinagar district has become the highest-performing district under the Jal Jeevan Survekshan (JJS-2023), outshining 114 Har Ghar Jal certified villages across India.


Q :  

The Government of India has allocated more than Rs. How many crores are under the MNREGA scheme?

(A) Amount above Rs 90000 crore

(B) Amount above Rs 13000 crore

(C) 8000 crore plus amount

(D) Amount above Rs 15000 crore

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The government allocated Rs 73,000 crore for MNREGA in 2021-22, which was 34% less than the revised estimate for 2020-21. The revised budget ultimately increased the figure to Rs 98,000 crore with additional allocations at the end of the year.



Q :  

___________ has announced the launch of the 'Play Pass' subscription service in India.

(A) Intel

(B) Microsoft

(C) Google

(D) Amazon

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Google has announced the launch of 'Play Pass' subscription service in India that will provide Android device users access to over 1,000 applications and games without ads, in-app purchases, and upfront payments.


Q :  

Who has recently become the new chairman of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)?

(A) Jayesh Pratap

(B) Ajay Sharma

(C) Venugopal Khanna

(D) Ravi Mittal

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Shri Ravi Mital holds degrees of B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and M. Phil. in Environmental Science. Prior to joining the IBBI as Chairperson, he superannuated from the position of Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.


Q :  

Which country has recently proposed a law aimed at ending China's alleged 'chokehold' on rare earth element supply?

(A) Nepal

(B) Russia

(C) Japan

(D) America

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Beijing then curbed global exports of rare earths, saying it was trying to curtail pollution and preserve resources. Japan, the European Union and the United States successfully challenged China's action in a case at the World Trade Organization.


Q :  

Which senior journalist has died at the age of 61 due to a heart attack?

(A) Kamal khan

(B) ravish Kumar

(C) Arnab Goswami

(D) Rajdeep Sardesai

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Award-winning journalist Kamal Khan died of a heart attack in his home in Lucknow on Friday. Khan, who was 61, was associated with news channel NDTV for over 30 years. The journalist's family said he woke up around 4 am with mild chest pain. Misdiagnosing it as acidity, he took an antacid and went back to sleep.


Q :  

The central government has recently banned the import of which thing from abroad?

(A) foreign cloth

(B) exotic bicycle

(C) alien drone

(D) alien gun

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The central government imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, all-in-one personal computers and ultra-small computers and servers with immediate effect. Any entity or company planning to bring laptops and computers for sale in India will now have to seek permission or license from the government for their inbound shipments. The notification in this regard was issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).


Q :  

The first Indian to swim across the English Channel is?

(A) Aarti Gupta

(B) Mihir Sen

(C) Phu Dorjee

(D) Ashwin Krishnasamy

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Mihir Sen was the first Indian swimmer to swim the English Channel. He is the only man to swim the oceans of five continents in 1958. He was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.


Q :  

National Milk Day is celebrated every year in India on 26 November to mark the birth anniversary of _________.

(A) C Rangarajan

(B) M S Swaminathan

(C) Norman Borlaug

(D) Dr. Verghese Kurien

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

National Milk Day is celebrated on 26 November in India every year. This day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, who founded the brand, Amul, and revolutionized the milk industry in India.


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