General Knowledge Quiz Questions with Answers
Who among the following is the author of ‘Vishesh: Code To Win’?
(A) Vishesh Bhriguvanshi
(B) Chetan Anand
(C) Nirupama Yadav
(D) Ashis Ray
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Vishesh Code To Win is the creation of author Nirupma Baghley, a native of Uttar Pradesh, India, who is the co-founder and Vice President of Beti Bachao Beti Khelao NGO that focuses on promoting sports among youths from both urban and rural India.
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.
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.
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.
Choose the right statement / statements about ISRO -
(1) ISRO built India's first satellite, Aryabhat, which was launched by USA in 1975.
(2) Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO.
(3) Master Control Facility of ISRO is situated in Hassan.
(A) 1, 2, 3
(B) 2, 3
(C) 1,3
(D) 1, 2
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.
‘Faster than Lightning - My Story’ is the autobiography of _____.
(A) Hima Das
(B) Dutee Chand
(C) Usain Bolt
(D) P T Usha
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Faster than Lightning: My Autobiography by Bolt, Usain.
Which one of the following non-governmental organizations is exclusively related to the promotion of human rights?
(A) Oxfam
(B) Ford Foundation
(C) Amnesty International
(D) Caritas
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
One of the best known international human rights groups is Amnesty International. However it, like many other groups, has stretched the definition of a human rights group because aside from not being a single-issue advocate it has also ventured into issues that are not clearly human rights.
Which bank has launched a Wildlife Conservation Bond for the conservation of Black Rhino?
(A) Bandhan Bank
(B) World Bank
(C) ICICI
(D) Reserve Bank of India
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The world's first wildlife bond has been issued by the World Bank, raising USD 150 million that will partly be used for the conservation of South Africa's black rhinos
Antyodaya Anna Yozana (AAY) was launched by the government to fight ______.
(A) unemployment
(B) poverty
(C) environmental degradation
(D) population growth
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is poverty. Antyodaya Anna Yojna was launched on 25th December 2000. Presently it is part of the National Food Security Act,2013.
Identify the place from the following where an Atomic Power Station is located:
(A) Hirakud
(B) Naharkatiya
(C) Tatipaka
(D) Kakrapar
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Gujarat. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located in Gujarat. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power station commissioned on 6 May 1993. It is located in the proximity of the Surat district of Gujarat.
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