GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which country assisted India to establish the KoodanKulam Nuclear Power Station in Tamil Nadu? 

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    Russia
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    Canada
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    Germany
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    France
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Answer : 1. "Russia "
Explanation :

Koodan-Kulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNP) is associated with Russia, which is located in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. KKNP is Indias first pressurised water reactor belonging to the light water category.

Q:

Who among the following has been appointed to the post of Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED)?

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    Sanjay Kumar Mishra
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    Sonia Narang
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    Rahul Naveen
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    Monica Sharma
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Answer : 3. "Rahul Naveen"
Explanation :

1. The Central Government has appointed Rahul Naveen as the acting Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

2. Rahul Naveen will replace ED Chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra.

3. Rahul Naveen, resident of Bihar, is a 1993 batch IRS officer.

Q:

Forced saving refers to-

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    Compulsory deposits imposed on income tax payers
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    Provident fund contribution of private sector employees
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    Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in price
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    Taxes on individual income and wealth
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Answer : 3. "Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in price"
Explanation :

According to Nobel Prize winner Frederick Wan, Forced Saving in an economic situation in which consumer spend less than their disposable income, not because they want to save but because the goods they seek are not avoidable or because goods are too expensive.

Q:

GDP at factor cost equals–

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    GDP – Indirect Tax + Subsidy
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    GNP – depreciation
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    NNP + depreciation
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    GDP – subsidy + indirect tax.
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Answer : 1. "GDP – Indirect Tax + Subsidy"

Q:

What is ‘Barak’? 

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    A barrage on river Brahmaputra
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    A peak in Kargil
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    A ship- based missile system
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    Residential Complex of an Army Unit
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Answer : 3. "A ship- based missile system "
Explanation :

Barak is an Indo-lsraeli Surface to Surface Missile, designed to defend against aircraft, anti-ship missiles and UAVS.

Q:

Recently, the World Bank willgive funds to which state to increase social security?

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    Punjab
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    Rajasthan
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    Odisha
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    Maharashtra
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Answer : 3. "Odisha"
Explanation :

World Bank will provide funds to the state of Odisha to increase social security.

Q:

Which of the following states has launched the scheme named 'Kalaignar Magalir 'Urimai Thittam'?

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    Goa
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    Tamil Nadu
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    West Bengal
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    Odisha
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Answer : 2. "Tamil Nadu"
Explanation :

1. Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam Scheme is the flagship socio-economic welfare scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

2. It will launch on 15 September 2023.

3. The main objective behind starting this scheme is to empower women economically so that their livelihood and standard of living improves.

Q:

Who has recently unveiled the state-of-the-art battle tank, 'Merkava Mark 5'?

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    North Korea
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    Iran
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    Turkey
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    Israel
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Answer : 4. " Israel"
Explanation :

1. Israel unveiled its state-of-the-art main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, popularly known as “Barak”.

2. The Barak tank represents a remarkable achievement in the field of armoured warfare, demonstrating Israel's commitment to advancing its defence capabilities.

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