GK Quiz Questions and Answers
Who had become the new CEO of Vistara Airlines in 2022?
(A) Nimesh Verma
(B) Vinod Kannan
(C) Yusuf Ali
(D) Salim Zafar
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Vinod Kannan, the CEO of Vistara, confirmed on July 17 that the preparation for the staff integration process had already begun. He anticipates that the necessary regulatory clearances will be obtained by April 2024.
Which state has inked an agreement with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on the Technical Cooperation Project for Sustainable Agriculture?
(A) Haryana
(B) Bihar
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Government to train the farmers in good farm management practices and sustainable agricultural methods. The FAO apart, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research is collaborating on the project.
Researchers have discovered the first dinosaur species to live in which place 214 million (Pre-Triassic era) years ago?
(A) Denmark
(B) Greenland
(C) Netherlands
(D) Germany
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Researchers have discovered the first dinosaur species that lived on Greenland 214 million (Pre Triassic Era) years ago.
India-International Telecommunication Union joint Cyber Drill 2021 for Indian entities. International Telecommunication Union Founded by?
(A) 1850
(B) 1855
(C) 1865
(D) 1860
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is Department of Telecommunications. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have commenced India-ITU Joint Cyberdrill 2021. It is intended for Indian entities especially Critical Network Infrastructure operators.
Which project has won 2 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2021?
(A) Ban Khun Phithak Raya, Pattani, Thailand
(B) Doleshwar Hanafia Jame Mosque, Dhaka, Bangladesh
(C) Mrigadayavan Palace Woodshop, Phechburi, Thailand
(D) Nizamuddin Basti, New Delhi, India
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The UNESCO has conferred two awards for conservation efforts at Nizamuddin Basti in the capital for its “outstanding achievement in placing heritage at the heart of the sustainable development agenda.
Who among the following has been appointed as the new instructor in the National Defense Academy (NDA)?
(A) Subedar Bana Singh
(B) Subedar Ram Singh
(C) Subedar Sanjay Kumar
(D) Subedar Manoj Kumar
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Bipin Rawat has been appointed as India’s first Chief of Defense Staff. The CDS would be a four-star single-point military adviser to the Defence Ministry.
It was suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999 which was headed by K. Subrahmanyam. The CDS would have to serve up to a maximum age of 65 years and would be heading the Department of Military Affairs.
The Department of Military Affairs would be created within the Ministry of Defense and would function as its Secretary.
Please note that the tenure was 3 years or up to the retirement age of 62 years, whichever is earlier and it has now set to the age of 65.
The CDS would also head all tri-services defense institutions such as the National Defense Academy, College of Defense Management and the National Defense College.
Indian Army established 'Quantum Laboratory' in Mhow in which state?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Assam
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Karnataka
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Indian Army has set up a 'Quantum computing laboratory and a Centre for artificial intelligence (AI)' at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The centres will carry out research in developing transformative technologies to be used by the armed forces.
World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on which of the following days?
(A) March 12
(B) 2 December
(C) August 15
(D) November 10
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
World Computer Literacy Day is observed on 2 December every year to create awareness about the growing use and importance of computers. It was first observed in 2001 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the renowned Indian computer company, National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT).
Which IIT has signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to support the needs of indigenous solutions in various weapon systems?
(A) IIT Delhi
(B) IIT Madras
(C) IIT Bombay
(D) IIT Roorkee
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for technology development. The joint partnership between IAF and IIT Madras aims to accelerate IAF's indigenisation efforts to achieve 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
National Farmers Day is celebrated every year on which date in India?
(A) 23 December
(B) March 12
(C) 20 July
(D) 18 august
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The National Farmers Day in India is also known as Kisan Divas in Hindi. Farmer's Day is celebrated every year on 23 December, on the birthday of the 5th Prime Minister of India, Choudhary Charan Singh, also a farmer's leader, who introduced many policies to improve the lives of the Indian farmers.