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Q :  

What is known as the Costa Rican approach in the area of public health? 

(A) equal spending on health and defence.

(B) defence budget to be more than health budget.

(C) not having an army to maintain to be able to spend more on public health.

(D) spending on the health of the armymen.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Costa Rican approach to public health is not to maintain a military force so that more can be spent on public health.


Q :  

Which of the following is the trade association for the world's airlines? 

(A) IATA

(B) ICAO

(C) DGCA

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

When is International Chess Day 2022 celebrated?

(A) 17 July

(B) 19 July

(C) 20 July

(D) 15 July

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Every year 20th July is celebrated as World Chess Day all over the world.

2. The game of chess is a very peaceful but entertaining game, which requires a lot of brain power, hence it is also called mind game.

3. 20th July was chosen as Chess Day because the International Chess Federation was established in Paris in 1924 on 20th July.


Q :  

Name the first space station of USA which was launched by NASA?

(A) Mir

(B) Tiangong - 1

(C) Salyut

(D) Skylab

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

This institution started functioning on 1 October 1958. Since then, all American space exploration programs have been operated by NASA, including the Apollo moon missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle.


Q :  

Which of the following scientists was associated with the first nuclear explosion in Pokharan?

(A) Satish Dhawan

(B) Raja Ramanna

(C) Vikram Sarabhai

(D) S S Bhatnagar

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

ISRO was established on - 

(A) 15th August 1972

(B) 15th August 1969

(C) 15th September 1965

(D) 15th October 1972

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the space agency of India. This organization involves science, engineering and technology to reap the benefits of outer space for India and mankind.

2. ISRO is a major component of the Department of Space, Government of India. The department executes the Indian space program primarily through various centres or units under ISRO.

3. ISRO was earlier known as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which was founded by Dr. Vikram A. It was established by the Government of India in 1962 on the vision of Sarabhai. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969, and replaced INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.

4. Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO.

5. ISRO's Master Control Facility is located in Hassan.


Q :  

Which Indian site is included in UNESCO world heritage list in July, 2021?

(A) Corbett National Park

(B) Meenakshi Temple

(C) Ramappa Temple

(D) Qutub Minar

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which of the following day is celebrated as Law Day in India?

(A) December 13

(B) August 9

(C) January 6

(D) November 26

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

"World No Tobacco Day" is celebrated on which of the following day every year?

(A) May 31

(B) June 30

(C) July 31

(D) August 31

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

World No Tobacco Day is organized every year on 31 May by the World Health Organization to promote awareness about the risks related to consumption of tobacco and its products and its ill effects on family, society and environment.


GK Questions and answers 

Q :  

Panna National Park is in which state?

(A) Rajasthan

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Gujarat

(D) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : D

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