Common GK Questions Quiz for Competitive Exams
The government has started the Purple Revolution in Jammu and Kashmir in 2022. It is related to the cultivation of which crop?
(A) Rose
(B) Cedarwood
(C) Lavender
(D) Almond
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Lavender. With the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's "aroma mission," the Ministry of Science and Technology's Purple Revolution or Lavender Revolution seeks to advance the domestic aromatic crop-based agro-economy (CSIR).
Which state government has launched India's first Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Center of Excellence (CoE)?
(A) West Bengal
(B) Karnataka
(C) Telangana
(D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is Karnataka. The Karnataka Government launched the AVGC center of excellence (animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics) in January 2022.
On which date 'World Environment Day' is celebrated every year?
(A) 01 June
(B) 04 June
(C) 05 June
(D) 03 June
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.
2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.
3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.
4. The issue of celebrating World Environment Day was raised for the first time in the United Nations General Assembly regarding human environment. After this, on June 5, 1973, many countries celebrated the first World Environment Day. You should read the Environment Day facts listed below.
When is World Environment Day celebrated?
(A) 5th April
(B) 5th March
(C) 5th May
(D) 5 June
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.
2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.
3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.
When is World Environment Day being observed?
(A) 4th June
(B) 5th June
(C) 7th June
(D) 6th June
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June.
2. Its objective is to make mankind aware of the environment.
3. First held in 1973, it has been a platform to raise awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually.
Who among the following has been reappointed as the Chairman of Tata Sons for a period of five years?
(A) N Chandrasekaran
(B) Rajesh Gopinathan
(C) Cyrus Mistry
(D) Ratan Tata
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
N Chandrasekaran has been reappointed as chairman of Tata Sons for a second term of five years, having the support and approval of the board of Tata Trusts and its chairman Ratan Tata.
Who is the author of the book 'The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations'?
(A) Amitabh Ghosh
(B) Harsh Madhusudan
(C) Anirudh Suri
(D) Amartya Sen
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Indian author, Anirudh Suri has come out with his new book titled “The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations.’ It has been published by HarperCollins India. In this book, the author lays out a roadmap for how any country must develop its own strategic plan to succeed in this technology-dominant era.
An important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity is-
(A) Biosphere reserve
(B) Botanical Garden
(C) National Park
(D) Wild animal sanctuary
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is biosphere reserves. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of biosphere reserves.
Which state has topped the IPF Smart Policing Index 2021 released by the Indian Police Foundation (IPF)?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Gujarat
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh Police has topped the ‘IPF Smart Policing’ Index 2021 among 29 states and union territories released by the Indian Police Foundation (IPF). Andhra Pradesh has secured the first position with an overall score of 8.11 out of 10. Telangana Police is at the second position with 8.10 points while Assam Police has secured the third position with an overall rating of 7.89. Uttar Pradesh is at 28th position with a score of 5.81 and Bihar is at the last position with a score of 5.74.
Which edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) 2021 has been organized by the Indian Navy at the Naval War College, Goa?
(A) 1st
(B) 2nd
(C) 3rd
(D) 4th
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The fourth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) was hosted by the Indian Navy from 29 – 31 Oct 23 under the aegis of the Naval War College, Goa