GK - Online Test
Q1. Vijayawada situated on the bank of which river?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Vijayawada is a city in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, on the banks of Krishna River in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Q2. Recently, the ‘2nd edition of Nobel Prize Series-India 2018’ has been inaugurated in Goa. Which of the following is the theme of ‘Nobel Prize Series-India 2018’?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The theme of ‘Nobel Prize Series-India 2018’ is “Science impacts Life”. The ‘2nd edition of Nobel Prize Series-India 2018’ has been inaugurated in Goa. During event, the Nobel Laureates will interact with school children and teachers.
Q3. Recently, which state government has recently declared 10% reservation quota for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) in general category?
Answer : Option E
Explaination / Solution:
The Gujarat Government has recently declared 10% reservation quota for Economically Backward Classes (EBCs) in general category for higher education and government jobs.
The new category would cover all upper castes whose family income does not exceed Rs. 6 lakh per annum.
Q4. Minimum age to be a chief minister is;
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
To be a chief minister of India one should be a citizen of India and a member of state legislature and age must be of 25 years or more.
Q5. Recently, Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has inaugurated the ‘Swachh Bharat Sanitation Park’ in which of the following city?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation ‘Ms Uma Bharati’ has inaugurated the ‘Swachh Bharat Sanitation Park’ in New Delhi. This park has been developed by Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation with Environmental Sanitation Institute and Tata Trust.
Note: The objective behind this park is to create awareness on various safe technological options related to sanitation.
Q6. National Consumer Day is observed on ____.
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
24th December is observed as National Consumer Day, on this day the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the President.
Note: This day provides an opportunity for individuals to highlight the importance of the consumer movement and the need to make every consumer more aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Q7. Who among the following has been appointed as the new Director General of National Security Guard (NSG)?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Sudeep Lakhtakia has been appointed as the new Director General of National Security Guard (NSG). He has replaced S P Singh. Sudeep Lakhtakia was working as a Special DG in the Central Reserve Police Force headquarters.
Q8. The 2016 Retreat of the Supreme Court judges was held in which city of India?
Answer : Option E
Explaination / Solution:
President Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated the 4th edition of retreat of Supreme Court Judges 2016 at the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Q9. Who is the all in all in Loksabha?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q10. The J-20 Stealth Fighters have been commissioned into Air Force Combat Service by which of the following country?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
China’s new generation J-20 Stealth Fighters have been commissioned into Air Force Combat Service. J-20 is the fourth generation medium and long-range fighter jet for china.
