General Knowledge (GK) 2023-24: GK Questions, Topics, Mock Test, Practice Quiz
International Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on ____
(A) 22 May
(B) 23 May
(C) 24 May
(D) 25 May
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Each year on 24th May, Commonwealth Day is commemorated. Commonwealth Day is observed on the birthday of Queen Victoria of England, who was born on 24th May, 1819, and is observed by all countries which were once a colony of the British Empire.
The Maitree Express and Bandhan Express trains connect India with which of the following countries?
(A) Mynamar
(B) Pakistan
(C) Nepal
(D) Bangladesh
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Maitree Express connects India with Bangladesh, specifically running between Kolkata (India) and Dhaka (Bangladesh). It is a passenger train service that facilitates travel and people-to-people contact between the two neighboring countries.
What percentage of households in rural India accessed to toilet according to survey National Annual Rural Sanitary Survey 2018-19?
(A) 94.2%
(B) 94.5%
(C) 93.1%
(D) 93.4%
Correct Answer : C
SEBI was set up in
(A) 1992
(B) 1980
(C) 1984
(D) 1988
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established on April 12, 1988. It comes under the administrative purview of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India
Who is the author of the book, ‘The Google Story’?
(A) Frederick Forsyth
(B) Daved A. Vise
(C) Shobha Dey
(D) Vikram Seth
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
David A. Vise is an American author and journalist, and he wrote "The Google Story," which provides an in-depth look at the history and development of the tech giant, Google. The book covers the founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and explores the company's journey from its inception to becoming one of the most influential and successful technology companies in the world. The book delves into the innovative and transformative aspects of Google's rise to prominence in the digital age.
What is the term of office of a temporary member of the UN Security Council?
(A) 3 years
(B) 6 months
(C) 1 year
(D) 2 years
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The term of office for a temporary member of the UN Security Council is 2 years.
Non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are elected for a term of two years. These members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly, and five of them are elected each year. The rotation ensures that there is a turnover of membership, bringing in new countries to contribute to the Security Council's work and decision-making processes. This system is designed to provide a degree of continuity while allowing for diverse representation from various regions of the world.
Madhubani painting is associated with which of the following states?
(A) Uttarpradesh
(B) West Bengal
(C) Jharkhand
(D) Bihar
Correct Answer : D
The atomic power station in Rajasthan is situated at:
(A) Pokhran
(B) Suratgarh
(C) Rawatbhata
(D) Chittorgarh
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following states has the highest number of SC people?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Bihar
(C) West Bengal
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer : D
In what way are the particles responsible for spoiling the quality of air causing damage to vital organs of the body?
(A) 15.5
(B) 10.5
(C) 2.5
(D) 20.5
Correct Answer : D
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