Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
The Finance Commission of India consists of _________.
a Chairperson and four other members
a Chairperson and three other members
a Chairperson and two other members
a Chairperson and five other members
Correct answer
a Chairperson and four other members
Who among the following was chosen by Shahjahan as his successor to the Mughal throne?
Murad Bakhsh
Aurangzeb
Shah Shuja
Dara Shikoh
Correct answer
Murad Bakhsh
Rickets is caused by deficiency of:
vitamin B
vitamin D
vitamin C
vitamin A
Correct answer
vitamin B
The famous musician Vishnu Govind Jog is primarily associated with which of the following musical instruments?
Violin
Flute
Tabla
Veena
Correct answer
Violin
How many Lok Sabha seats are there for the state of Meghalaya?
One
Two
Three
Four
Correct answer
One
Under Phase I of Mission COVID Suraksha, the Government of India had sanctioned an amount of _________, in November 2020.
₹1,000 crores
₹900 crores
₹700 crores
₹800 crores
Correct answer
₹1,000 crores
'Sacred Games' is a novel written by which of the following writers?
Rohinton Mistry
Vikram Chandra
Chetan Bhagat
Amitav Ghosh
Correct answer
Rohinton Mistry
Sriharikota island is located in which of the following states?
West Bengal
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
West Bengal
The Greek ambassador Megasthenes was sent to the court of Chandra Gupta Maurya by which of the following Greek kings?
Antiochus
Antigonus
Seleucus I Nicator
Alexander
Correct answer
Antiochus
________ unemployment refers to the time lag between jobs when an individual is searching for a new job or is switching between jobs.
Seasonal
Technological
Frictional
Structural
Correct answer
Seasonal
Which of the following duties is mentioned as the 11th Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution?
To develop a scientific temper
To cherish and preserve the rich national heritage of our culture
To provide opportunities for education to children between 6-14 years of age
To protect the integrity and unity of India
Correct answer
To develop a scientific temper
The census operations of India had been carried out in ________ phases according to census 2011.
3
7
5
2
Correct answer
3
Which is the world's largest PV Solar Park located in one of the Indian states?
Pavagada Solar Park
Bhadla Solar Park
Dholera Solar Park
Harshad Solar Park
Correct answer
Pavagada Solar Park
Which of the following dynasties of Delhi Sultanate founded Agra city?
Lodi dynasty
Khalji dynasty
Sayyid dynasty
Tughluq dynasty
Correct answer
Lodi dynasty
According to the Carbon Brief Review 2019 data, India is the world's ________ largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs).
seventh
ninth
third
fifth
Correct answer
seventh
Anantha R Krishnan is associated with which musical instrument?
Tabla
Mridangam
Violin
Drums
Correct answer
Tabla
The National Youth Day or the 'Yuwa Diwas' is celebrated on which day in India?
26 January
12 January
14 April
26 November
Correct answer
26 January
Ricky Kej, a globally acclaimed musician from India, won the 57th Grammy Award for which of the following albums?
Winds of Samsara
Mystic Mountains
Mountain Dreams
Divine Tides
Correct answer
Winds of Samsara
Harisena, the author of Prayag Prashasti, was the court poet of which of the following Gupta emperors?
Samudragupta
Kumaragupta I
Ramagupta
Skandagupta
Correct answer
Samudragupta
Sea ice helps determine Earth's climate. According to this, what percentage of the sunlight falling on sea ice is reflected back into space?
80%
70%
75%
85%
Correct answer
80%
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