Common GK Questions
Which railway station has become the nation's first energy-efficient station?
(A) Bhopal
(B) Varanasi
(C) Vadodara
(D) Jodhpur
(E) Kacheguda
Correct Answer : E
Joint Military exercise 'Exercise Ekuverin' is held between India and-
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Indonesia
(C) Maldives
(D) Malaysia
(E) Sri Lanka
Correct Answer : C
To empower women by providing easy access to govt. schemes and initiatives for women, who has inaugurated online portal NARI?
(A) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
(B) Maneka Ghandhi
(C) Smriti Irani
(D) Nirmal Sitharaman
(E) Uma Bharti
Correct Answer : B
Which planet has a moon called Ganymede?
(A) Mercury
(B) Venus
(C) Mars
(D) Jupiter
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Ganymede is the largest moon of Jupiter and is also the largest moon in our solar system. It is even larger than the planet Mercury. Ganymede is one of Jupiter's four largest moons, known as the Galilean moons, discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610.
What is 100 Million equal to?
(A) 10 Lakhs
(B) 100 Lakhs
(C) 10 Crores
(D) 100 Crores
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
In the Indian numbering system, 100 million is equal to 10 crores. 1 crore is equal to 1,00,00,000. 100 million can also be written as 10 crores.
The largest sugar mill in Asia is located
(A) Karnataka
(B) U.P.
(C) West Bengal
(D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Asia's largest sugar mill is located in Khatouli, Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The Triveni Sugar Mill in Khatouli is the largest in Asia in terms of production and storage capacity. The mill has been operational since 1933.
When ISRO was established?
(A) 1955
(B) 1958
(C) 15 August 1969
(D) 15 October 1969
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was founded on August 15, 1969. It was established by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, who is often regarded as the father of the Indian space program. ISRO has played a crucial role in the development of space technology in India and has achieved numerous milestones in space exploration and satellite launches.
When is the International yoga day celebrated?
(A) 21st March
(B) 21st June
(C) 21st September
(D) 21st July
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on June 21st each year. This day was officially designated by the United Nations in 2014 to promote the numerous benefits of yoga and encourage people around the world to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. June 21st was chosen as the International Yoga Day because it corresponds to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which has special significance in many cultures. The day aims to raise awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
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