Practice Test

Q1) The controversial Babri mosque was demolished on Show Answer

Q2) Who invented the 'mobile phone'? Show Answer

Q3) The term "Punch" is related to: Show Answer

Q4) Train to Pakistan has been authored by Show Answer

Q5) Silicon valley of India is Show Answer

Q6) World Computer Literacy day is observed on Show Answer

Q7) Aeroflot is the airlines of Show Answer

Q8) 'Kaziranga National Park' is located in Show Answer

Q9) Kathakali dance is associated with Show Answer

Q10) "Satyamev Jayate" has been taken from Show Answer

Q11) Rupee one note is signed by Show Answer

Q12) India at present has _____ States: Show Answer

Q13) Alfred Nobel was the discoverer of Show Answer

Q14) Reuters is the name of a Show Answer

Q15) Which among the ports is situated on the western coast of India? Show Answer

Q16) "City of Seven Hills" is an epithet used for Show Answer

Q17) In India, the Planning Commission is headed by Show Answer

Q18) Who among the following was not a plunderer in India? Show Answer

Q19) The smallest union territory of India is Show Answer

Q20) Reserve Bank of India was set up in the year Show Answer

Q21) 'Vienna" is the capital city of Show Answer

Q22) The headquarters of ISRO is located at Show Answer

Q23) The capital of Mizoram is Show Answer

Q24) First nuclear explosion in India was conducted in Pokharan in the year Show Answer

Q25) Yellow fever is spread by Show Answer

Q26) Which of the following countries has no coastline at all? Show Answer

Q27) NASA is part of Show Answer

Q28) The largest ocean in the world is Show Answer

Q29) Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on Show Answer

Q30) Aryabhatt was a famous... of ancient India Show Answer

Q31) The term "White Revolution" is associated with Show Answer

Q32) Garba Dance is related to Show Answer

Q33) Sunshine vitamin is another name of Show Answer

Q34) The gas used in soft drinks in Show Answer

Q35) The maximum part of air is Show Answer

Q36) The slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' was raised by Show Answer

Q37) Which country's currency is called 'yuan'? Show Answer

Q38) Which country's national flag has a crescent? Show Answer

Q39) Seismology is the science of Show Answer

Q40) Which of the following metals has the highest conductivity? Show Answer

Q41) The only insect which gives food to human beings is Show Answer

Q42) The term "Ringed Planet" is used for Show Answer

Q43) The largest Muslim country in the world is Show Answer

Q44) 'Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains.'
Whose statement is this? Show Answer

Q45) 'Downs' are the grasslands of Show Answer

Q46) "Jungle Book" was created by Show Answer

Q47) 'Kaaba' the great holy structure is situated in Show Answer

Q48) Which of the following states does not share its border with Pakistan? Show Answer

Q49) On 15th Nov, 2000 India's 28th State Jharkhand was created. It has been carved out of Show Answer

Q50) Which of the following passes through 8 Indian states? Show Answer

Q51) Which state's tourist attractions are Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta? Show Answer

Q52) The tribe 'Moplah' is found in Show Answer

Q53) 'Esperanto' is the name of a/an Show Answer

Q54) The Internet originated in Show Answer

Q55) The largest country in Africa is Show Answer

Q56) 'Statue of Liberty' is in Show Answer

Q57) Hirakund dam is situated over river Show Answer

Q58) Who uttered these words "Eureka! Eureka!" on a very important discovery? Show Answer

Q59) "Numismatics" deals with Show Answer

Q60) The purity of milk is measured by Show Answer

Q61) Year 2004 was observed as the year of Show Answer

Q62) What is the minimum age for the boys to marry in India? Show Answer

Q63) Grand Slam is associated with Show Answer

Q64) 'Khalsa Panth' was started by Show Answer

Q65) Cyprus is located in Show Answer

Q66) How many members are there in SAARC? Show Answer

Q67) Who invented World Wide Web? Show Answer

Q68) One KB Contains ........ Bytes. Show Answer

Q69) ROM stands for Show Answer

Q70) 'PC' stands for Show Answer

Q71) Who is known as the father of modern computer? Show Answer

Q72) The word "Computer" has been derived from the root English word Show Answer

Q73) The length of the cricket pitch is Show Answer

Q74) 'FM' stands for Show Answer

Q75) IMF has its headquarters at Show Answer

Q76) U.N.O. was founded in Show Answer

Q77) The 'Coastal City' of Indus valley civilisation was Show Answer

Q78) Which of the following was the most important God worshipped by Indus valley people? Show Answer

Q79) The first metal used by men was Show Answer

Q80) 'Zorastrianism' was the religion of the ancient Show Answer

Q81) The oldest of the four vedas is Show Answer

Q82) The main occupation of the Aryans was Show Answer

Q83) 'Ziggurat' was a/an Show Answer

Q84) Pyramids & Sphinx were the noted monuments of Show Answer

Q85) In Egypt, the king was known as Show Answer

Q86) "Sorrow of China" is the epithet used for Show Answer

Q87) Arthashastra is a great book written by Chanakya. It deals with Show Answer

Q88) 'Indika' was authored by Show Answer

Q89) The most renowned battle of Kalinga, which proved to become a turning point in the life of Ashoka, took place in the year Show Answer

Q90) Fa-Hien was a Chinese traveller who came to India during the reign of Show Answer

Q91) Which of the following Gupta rulers was also known as "Napoleon of India"? Show Answer

Q92) Which of the following was known as golden period of ancient Indian History? Show Answer

Q93) Sangam literature was written in Show Answer

Q94) Christianity was introduced in India by Show Answer

Q95) The concept of Ashtanga Marga (Eight fold Path) is associated with Show Answer

Q96) Buddhism was propounded by Show Answer

Q97) "Tri Ratna" (three Jewels) were associated with Show Answer

Q98) The most stressed aspect in Jainism is Show Answer

Q99) The founder of Jainism was Show Answer

Q100) Vardhman Mahavir was the ________ Tirthankar of Jains. Show Answer

Q101) Which of the following was the oldest religion? Show Answer

Q102) 'Alvars' were the devotees of Show Answer

Q103) Most of the Ajanta paintings were made during the reign of Show Answer

Q104) Judaism is the religion of Show Answer

Q105) The Jain literature was written in Show Answer

Q106) When did the ill-fated space shuttle Columbia burst into flames and break into pieces, minutes before it was to land at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida? Show Answer

Q107) According to a survey published by the research arm of the Economist magazine, which city is the most expensive in the world? Show Answer

Q108) Who is the author of the book 'Stupid White Men'? Show Answer

Q109) Harivansh Rai Bachchan, who died at the age of 96 in Mumbai, was a professor of which subject in Allahabad University? Show Answer

Q110) Who among the following writers is not alive? Show Answer

Q111) Who among the following is a kathak dancer? Show Answer

Q112) The famous Bengali Novel Devdas is written by Show Answer

Q113) International Literacy Day is observed on Show Answer

Q114) World Environment Day is observed on Show Answer

Q115) The famous Mohiniattam dance belongs to Show Answer

Q116) Lai Haroba is a femous folk dance of Show Answer

Q117) Which is the first public sector bank to achieve cent percent computerization? Show Answer

Q118) 'Where Art Thou' is the autobiography of Show Answer

Q119) What is the present adult female literacy rate in India? Show Answer

Q120) Which is the first state after Kerala to have library in every village? Show Answer

Q121) Who got Indira Gandhi National Integration Award for the year 2005? Show Answer

Q122) From amongst the following, who has not been awarded Padma Vibhushan? Show Answer

Q123) Eighteenth National Youth Festival was held at Show Answer

Q124) The main subject (theme) of the world famous Ajanta paintings is Show Answer

Q125) Rabindra Nath Tagore was a famous Show Answer

Q126) Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma is an eminent Show Answer

Q127) Kala dance is performed in the state of Show Answer

Q128) Jhaveri sisters are proficient in Show Answer

Q129) Chaufula dance belongs to Show Answer

Q130) Who won the Men's title in Australian Open Tennis tournament 2011? Show Answer

Q131) Who is the inventor and founder world wide web www? Show Answer

Q132) Global-500 Award is given for achievement in the field of Show Answer

Q133) Manohar Parrikar, who was dismissed from his post, was the Chief Minister of Show Answer

Q134) Who amongst the following was the controversial Governor of Bihar and Jharkhand respectively? Show Answer

Q135) What is 'Big Apple'? Show Answer

Q136) Baichung Bhutia has distinguished himself in Show Answer

Q137) When was Priyanka Chopra crowned Miss World? Show Answer

Q138) Where are national butterfly parks being set up by the central government? Show Answer

Q139) The first 'Bone Bank' of India has been set up at Show Answer

Q140) Golden rice is a rich source of Show Answer

Q141) SONAR is mostly used by Show Answer

Q142) A 'Smart gel' is a Show Answer

Q143) Harsud town of Madhya Pradesh has been submerged in which of the following water reservoirs? Show Answer

Q144) Sriharikota island lies near Show Answer

Q145) The CHOGM conference was held in 2005 at Show Answer

Q146) When was WHO formally established? Show Answer

Q147) Which of the biggest centre of diamond trade in the world? Show Answer

Q148) Who was the first Indian Nobel Laureate honoured with Bharat Ratna? Show Answer

Q149) The French Revolution resulted in the abolition of Show Answer

Q150) Narayana Guru, a famous social reformer, belonged to: Show Answer

Q151) Timur, who invaded India in 1398 AD, was the ruler of Show Answer

Q152) Who first called Mahatma Gandhi 'Father of the Nation' ? Show Answer

Q153) Rajdhani Express was first started between New Delhi and Howrah on: Show Answer

Q154) Kaiga Atomic Power station is in Show Answer

Q155) Kalavati Devi and Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi are proficent in: Show Answer

Q156) When an order is issued to transfer a case from lower court to a higher court for the enforcement of fundamental right, the order or writ is known as Show Answer

Q157) Freedom of Conscience is enshrined in which Article of the Constitution of India? Show Answer

Q158) Which film won the best picture award in the 77th Annual Academy Award? Show Answer

Q159) Of the following states, Assembly Elections were held in February, 2005 in all expect: Show Answer

Q160) Which of the following relief operations launched for tsunami victims was functional in Sri Lanka? Show Answer

Q161) Who among the following is the youngest ever FIFA World Footballer of the year? Show Answer

Q162) The tsunami tidal waves hit large parts of INdia, Sri Lanka and South East Asia in Dec., 2004. This misfortunate calamity occured on: Show Answer

Q163) According to a report issued by the UN, the world population is estimated to become _____ by the year 2300: Show Answer

Q164) The Durand cup Football tournament held in Ambedkar Stadium of Delhi was won for the 16th time by East Bengal Club defeating: Show Answer

Q165) The year 2011 was declared by the UNO as the: Show Answer

Q166) The recipient of the 2010 Dada Saheb Phalke Award from the following is: Show Answer

Q167) Who among the following Indian actors has been conferred the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the British Crown, in recognition of his outstanding services to the British film industry? Show Answer

Q168) The 17th SAARC Summit 2011 was held at Show Answer

Q169) Who among the following has been named as the Asian Businessman of the year 2011? Show Answer

Q170) The world's tallest building is situated in Show Answer

Q171) India's highest Award of Rs. One crore - Mahatma Gandhi International Peace Award has been conferred on Sri Ketumite Masire. He is the former President of: Show Answer

Q172) Tsunami washed off India's southernmost edge namely Show Answer

Q173) ON Jan 26, 2012 the Chief Guest on the occasion of 55th Republic Day of India was: Show Answer

Q174) 'An Empire Remembers' has been written by: Show Answer

Q175) How many countries are there that make up the International Coordination Group for the Tsunami Warning System? Show Answer

Q176) Brahmos-II, the land to land version of the supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and ________ was a
test-fired for the first time in the Army configuration on Dec. 21, 2004. Show Answer

Q177) India signed an agreement for the import of LNG in 2005 with Show Answer

Q178) Which business suffered a lot due to tsunami? Show Answer

Q179) The winner of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2004 is: Show Answer

Q180) All of the following were recipients of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2005 except: Show Answer

Q181) Who among the following was chosen as the Person of the Year 2004, by the weekly magazine Time? Show Answer

Q182) 2010 Commonwealth Games were held in: Show Answer

Q183) The ONGC oil platform which caught fire in Mumbai in July 2005 is known as Show Answer

Q184) Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbalakshmi passed away in Dec. 2004. She was associated with Show Answer

Q185) The Baglihar Hydro-Electricity Project is being constructed on the river Chenab in J & K. In this connection recently India held talks with: Show Answer

Q186) The book 'Kathgulab' has been given: Show Answer

Q187) The term of the 12th Finance Commission is: Show Answer

Q188) World Cup Football in 2010 was held in Show Answer

Q189) The first biosphere reserve in India is being developed as a World Peace Park in Tawang district of: Show Answer

Q190) The name of the operation launched by Indian Navy for the relief to tsunami victims in Indonesia is: Show Answer

Q191) "Death at My Doorstep" is the latest book of: Show Answer

Q192) Who is the newly elected president of BCCI? Show Answer

Q193) Reservation for the handicapped people in civil services has been provided for Show Answer

Q194) Which helicopter of Indian Air Force made a record by getting off at a height of 25150 feet? Show Answer

Q195) Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) is denoted by: Show Answer

Q196) The term 'boat people' refers to the migrants from: Show Answer

Q197) When sports person has been chosen by Union Ministry of Heath as Goodwill Ambassador for 'Save the Girl Child' campaign? Show Answer

Q198) NIFTY is associated with: Show Answer

Q199) Which of the following nations has become the first smoking free nation in the world? Show Answer

Q200) Which of the following nations has become India's topmost Company in terms of mobile subscriber base? Show Answer

Q201) 'Operation Castor' in being carried on in: Show Answer

Q202) Whose autobiography is titled 'Out of My comfort Zone'? Show Answer

Q203) The European American Cassini Huygens space probe detects traces of ice-flowing surface of Titan. Titan is the largest moon of the planet: Show Answer

Q204) On which of the following days is World laughter Day celebrated? Show Answer

Q205) Alan Hollinghurst's book, 'The Line of Beauty' is the winner of: Show Answer

Q206) Who was the chief of LTTE? Show Answer

Q207) Sania Mirza the Indian icon of the tennis world is a native of Show Answer

Q208) 'Sonia - A Biography' is written by Show Answer

Q209) World Mayors Conference was organised in 2005 at: Show Answer

Q210) The famous Malayalam film 'Swayambaram' is the work of Show Answer

Q211) The writer of famous novel 'The Piano Teacher' is the winner of: Show Answer

Q212) First Round Table Conference on the Conversation of Energy of the Asian Countries was organised in: Show Answer

Q213) 'The Best Player of the year 2004' title as declared by ICC went to: Show Answer

Q214) Ben Kingsley portrayed the role of _____ in the film 'Gandhi' : Show Answer

Q215) According to the white paper issued on VAT by Government of India, VAT has been operational from: Show Answer

Q216) Mission Chandrayaan was launched by India in: Show Answer

Q217) Who is the author of Q and A, on which the Golden Globe winning film Slumdog millionaire is based? Show Answer

Q218) Who amongst the following wrote sarcastically about the movie 'Slumdog Millionaires' on his blog? Show Answer

Q219) Who is the author of the famous novel 'The Story of My Assassins'? Show Answer

Q220) Who wrote 'Imagining India'? Show Answer

Q221) The President of India holds the office for a period of: Show Answer

Q222) Who is the first law officer of the Government of India? Show Answer

Q223) Who is the constitutional head of the Republic of India? Show Answer

Q224) Abhinav Bindra won the Olympic Gold medal in Show Answer

Q225) India's Harshwardhan Rathod got his first individual silver in the Show Answer

Q226) World's first test-tube baby was born in Show Answer

Q227) The famous writer Taslima Nasreen belongs to Show Answer

Q228) Shyam Benegal is an eminent Show Answer

Q229) World AIDS Day is celebrated on Show Answer

Q230) Earth Day is celebrated on Show Answer

Q231) Hindi Day is celebrated on Show Answer

Q232) World Day for water is celebrated on Show Answer

Q233) International Literacy Day is celebrated on Show Answer

Q234) Who is popularly known as 'Lok Nayak'? Show Answer

Q235) Rabindra Nath Tagore is popularly known as Show Answer

Q236) Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian State? Show Answer

Q237) Who is the first Indian to swim across the English Channel? Show Answer

Q238) The first man to enter space is Show Answer

Q239) The first ever woman Prime Minister of a country in the world is Show Answer

Q240) Mark Tully is a famous Show Answer

Q241) Ruskin Bond is an eminent Show Answer

Q242) Shobhaa De is a famous Show Answer

Q243) Who is the author of 'The White Tiger'? Show Answer

Q244) Who is the author of the book 'The Diary of a Social Butterfly'? Show Answer

Q245) 'Sea of Poppies' was written by Show Answer

Q246) 'Sahibs who loved India' was written by Show Answer

Q247) The first ever non-congress government was installed in India in Show Answer

Q248) When did Panchayati Rai Act come into force in India? Show Answer

Q249) When was India's first satellite 'Aryabhatta' launched? Show Answer

Q250) The first woman to be honoured with the Jnanpith award was: Show Answer

Q251) What does Angstrom measure? Show Answer

Q252) Which five-year plan declared human development as its ultimate goal? Show Answer

Q253) Which of the following was called the 'miracle mineral' by the Greeks? Show Answer

Q254) Who among the following is associated with the invention of computers? Show Answer

Q255) The New Agricultural strategy called Green Revolution was initiated in Show Answer

Q256) Which is the largest gland in human body? Show Answer

Q257) Who proposed the chemical evolution of life? Show Answer

Q258) Numismatics is the study of: Show Answer

Q259) Development of Fisheries is associated with the Show Answer

Q260) Which of the following countries does not have the 'lion' as its national emblem? Show Answer

Q261) Study of life in outer space is called Show Answer

Q262) Which of the following pairs is incorrect? Show Answer

Q263) Which among the following states has the lowest birth rate? Show Answer

Q264) To an astronaut in a space-craft, the sky appears to be: Show Answer

Q265) The first attempt in printing was made in England by: Show Answer

Q266) A situation of more workers being engaged in a job in excess of requirement is termed as: Show Answer

Q267) India's largest multipurpose Special Economic Zone (SEZ) - the Mundra Port SEZ - is located in Show Answer

Q268) Who among the following described protoplasm as the physical basis of life? Show Answer

Q269) Which of the following is one of the traditional industries of India spread over organised and unorganised sector? Show Answer

Q270) Which of the following states of India was once named as Kamarupa? Show Answer

Q271) The consumption of Kesari Dal, a banned food substance, cause Show Answer

Q272) Which of the following is the word's largest island? Show Answer

Q273) In a computer, what does RAM stands for? Show Answer

Q274) Which of the following is not a Union Territory? Show Answer

Q275) Who among the following was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment as Prime Minister? Show Answer

Q276) Who is the director of the famous film 'Avatar'? Show Answer

Q277) Who took over from Gen. Deepak Kapoor as the new Indian Army Chief from March 31, 2010? Show Answer

Q278) Who launched the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission or "Solar India" in January, 2010? Show Answer

Q279) Which Indian city has been awarded Sustainable Transport Award (STA) 2010? Show Answer

Q280) The largest sugar producer of the world is Show Answer

Q281) The book 'The Rediscovery of India' is written by Show Answer

Q282) World Tuberculosis Day is observed on Show Answer

Q283) According to the UK Meteorological Department, which amongst the following is the warmest decade on record? Show Answer

Q284) Which states of India has been given the Sanskrit language as status of second official language? Show Answer

Q285) Kirti Parikh Committee is related to Show Answer

Q286) Which one of the following companies has started a rural marketing network called 'e-choupal'? Show Answer

Q287) For which one of the following is Satara well-known? Show Answer

Q288) Bt brinjal, a transgenic brinjal hybrid, is developed by Show Answer

Q289) Pneumoconiosis afflicts the workers who work mainly in Show Answer

Q290) Where do the Sahariya tribals live? Show Answer

Q291) Whose autobiography is the book "My Music, My Life"? Show Answer

Q292) International Women's Day is celebrated on Show Answer

Q293) March 21 is celebrated as World Day for Show Answer

Q294) A high security cell in Mumbai Arthur Jail has been made to protect Kasab from any possible attack. What is the name of the cell? Show Answer

Q295) DBW-17 is a newly released variety of Show Answer

Q296) H-39 is a hybrid variety of Show Answer

Q297) Who among the following cricketers was sentenced for spot-fixing? Show Answer

Q298) Who directed the film 'Ra.One'? Show Answer

Q299) Who among the following made a controversial estimate of 'Rs 32 per day poverty line'? Show Answer

Q300) Who among the following won Rs 5 crores on Kaun Banega Crorepati? Show Answer

Q301) The book 'Secret of the Nagas' is written by Show Answer

Q302) Why was Aung San Suu Kyi in the news recently?
1. She received the Novel Peace Prize.
2. She has been fighting for restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
Show Answer

Q303) She was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on July 29, 2011. Who is she? Show Answer

Q304) The book 'Last Man in Tower' is written by Show Answer

Q305) National Sports Awards were given away at a function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on August 29, 2011. Who received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in shooting? Show Answer

Q306) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a Show Answer

Q307) Music Legend Bhupen Hazarika who recently passed away at the age of 86 due to multiple organ failure, belonged to Show Answer

Q308) Who among the following is not a member of the Team Anna? Show Answer

Q309) How is Leila Seth known as? Show Answer

Q310) Who among the following have scored more than 3000 runs in cricket test matches and taken more than 300 test wickets?
1. Kapil Dev
2. Shane Warne
3. Imran Khan
4. Shaun Pollock
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Show Answer

Q311) Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. She was an environmentalist and head of the Green Belt Movement who died on September 25, 2011 at the age of 71. Which country did she belong to? Show Answer

Q312) Which one of the following sports Narain Karthikeyen is connected? Show Answer

Q313) For which one of the following states, Indian Government has appointed interlocutors? Show Answer

Q314) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his cabinet Ministers on September 3, 2011 declared their assets which were posted online, who is richest Cabinet minister? Show Answer

Q315) Swami Ramdev is a Show Answer

Q316) Kisan Baburao Hazaren is popularly known as Show Answer

Q317) The AADHAAR number will solve the problem of Show Answer

Q318) It was a big achievement for Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 13th January 2011 as the authority generated the one millionth number of this identification number to a 15 year old girl from North Tripura. The name of the girl is Show Answer

Q319) Who among the following was arrested for his alleged role in 2G Spectrum allocation scam? Show Answer

Q320) World's population has recently touched Show Answer

Q321) PAKSAT-1 R is Show Answer

Q322) He was the youngest captain to lead India in Test Cricket at the age of 21. He passed away on September 22, 2011. Who was he? Show Answer

Q323) Who was crowned Miss Universe 2011? Show Answer

Q324) Justice Soumitra Sen submitted his resignation to President Prtibha Devi Singh Patil, amid with its impeachment motion against him. He was a judge at the Show Answer

Q325) Who is honoured with 46th Jnanpith Award for the year 2010? Show Answer

Q326) At the ICC Awards 2011, who was honoured as Cricketer of the year? Show Answer

Q327) Who among the following has been voted the winner of the inaugural UEFA Best Player in Europe Awards in Monaco in August 2011? Show Answer

Q328) Where was the 13th World Championship in Athletics by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) held? Show Answer

Q329) Who has been named as the honorary ambassador for the 2014 World Cup Football to be held in Brazil? Show Answer

Q330) India recently hosted its maiden Grand Prix F1 at the Buddh International Circuit (Situated at Greater Noida, UP) which was won by Show Answer

Q331) Lok Pal Bill as cleared by the Cabinet recently keeps outside its purview Show Answer

Q332) Hina Rabbani Khar who recently visited India is the first woman foreign minister of Show Answer

Q333) Which Indian personality has posthumously been honoured with Bangladesh highest award? Show Answer

Q334) The longest sea bridge of the world is located in Show Answer

Q335) Novak Djokovic won the Wimbledon 2011, Men's Singles title after defeating Show Answer

Q336) The new name of Hero Honda is Show Answer

Q337) Global Positioning System (GPS) is associated with
1. Determining latitude and longitude
2. Constellation of satellites
3. US system of GPS and Russian system of GLONASS
4. Navigation
Code:
Select the correct answer using the code given below: Show Answer

Q338) Who directed the film 'Rockstar' ? Show Answer

Q339) The test match between Australia and South Africa was one of the biggest turnarounds in cricket. South Africa had a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Australia on November 11, 2011. Who was the man of the match? Show Answer

Q340) This architectural wonder, popularly known as Lotus Temple, celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 12-13. where is this temple situated? Show Answer

Q341) He is the prime accused. He circumvented rules and caused a national loss of Rs 70,000 crore to the exchequer. Who is he? Show Answer

Q342) Who directed the film 'The Adventures of Tintin : the Secret of the Unicorn'? Show Answer

Q343) Who took charge as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on October 3, 2011 replacing T.K.A. Nair? Show Answer

Q344) Who has been nominated for the World Athlete of the year 2011? Show Answer

Q345) Who is the first Indian to win ET Biz leader award for the year 2011? Show Answer

Q346) Who was Muammar Gaddafi? Show Answer

Q347) He was a Visionary Apple co-founder and icon of computer technology? He died recently, on October 5, 2011. Who was he? Show Answer

Q348) Who has been honoured with 40th Dhanvantari Award? Show Answer

Q349) Who inaugurated Delhi's first Mahila Chaupal on October 1, 2011? Show Answer

Q350) Credit rating agency Standard and Poor's (S & P) has downgraded the credit of global super power United States of America from Show Answer

Q351) Who was awarded the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2010? Show Answer

Q352) Who is the head of National Advisory Council? Show Answer

Q353) Soumya Swaminathan is the famous player of Show Answer

Q354) The Mid Day Meal Scheme was launched on Show Answer

Q355) Who among the following developed the concept of Human Development Index? Show Answer

Q356) Huge deposits of uranium were recently found in Show Answer

Q357) Which country has built a missile defence shield covering two-thirds of the country? Show Answer

Q358) Which country recently unveiled a plan to tax carbon emissions? Show Answer

Q359) Which former Prime Minister of India has been honoured with the highest award of Bangladesh? Show Answer

Q360) Sajjil-2 is long-range missile of Show Answer

Q361) The host city for 31st Olympic Games in 2016 Show Answer

Q362) Consider the following regarding AGNI-IV
(I) Most advanced long range missile system.
(II) Missile has two stages of solid propulsion.
(III) It was earlier known as 'AGNI II' Prime.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q363) What is SHADE ? Show Answer

Q364) Bhupen Hazarika, a legendary poet, music director and lyricist, he was a doyen in Indian Music. Which of the following awards he received for his outstanding achievement ?
(I) Padma Sri
(II) Padma Bhushan
(III) Dada Saheb Phalke Award
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Q365) The National Shipping Board is planning to develop 'X' port into a major seaport in the country and it was also decided to set up principal maritime office there for the benefit of merchant navy aspirants from the region, to take examination, apply and secure licenses and other related work. Presently, India. This facility is also going to be set up at 'X'. What is the name of the 'X' ?
Show Answer

Q366) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Chaturvedi Committee : Coal mining
(II) Krishna Report : Telangana
(III) AVAHAN Project : HIV/AIDS public health programme Show Answer

Q367) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Chashma 1 : Nuclear Reactor of Pakistan
(II) Key Model : Air to air Missile of China
(III) Secret Weapon : Next Generation Missile of China Show Answer

Q368) Which of the West Asian Nation announced that the nation's women would gain the right to vote and run as candidates in local elections to be held in 2015. The name of the country is Show Answer

Q369) Consider the following statements :
(I) Palestine became the 195th member of UNESCO.
(II) At present, India's permanent representative to UNESCO is Venay Sheel Oberoi.
(III) Irina Bokova is, the DG of UNESCO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q370) Which of the following players are honorary officers of the Indian Army ?
(I) MS Dhoni
(II) Abhinav Bindra
(III) Deepak Rao
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Q371) Read the following paragraph :
A prominent Indian ghazal singer, composer, music director, activist and an-entrepreneur. He died recently due to brain haemoherrage. He is popularly known as "The Ghazal King". He gained acclaim together with his wife. He sang in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Sindhi and Nepali languages. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2003.
Who of the following is the person referred to in the paragraph ? Show Answer

Q372) Which of the following is/are correctly abbreviated ?
(I) IEEE : Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers
(II) IELTS : International English Language Testing System
(III) IFC : Industrial Finance Corporation
(IV) IFS : Indian Foreign Service: Show Answer

Q373) Consider the following statements :
(I) The first Indian to win an individual medal in Olympics was KD Jadhav.
(II) Kunjarani Devi is associated with Weight lifting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q374) Consider the following statements about FI Racing.
(I) White flag warns of a slow moving vehicle on track.
(II) A light blue flag waved on the track notifies a driver that a faster car is about to pass them and they must move aside.
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Q375) Who is the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in 400 m run ? Show Answer

Q376) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) CSO : Ministry of statistics and Programme implementation
(II) UNCTAD : Geneva
(III) IMF : New York Show Answer

Q377) Consider the following statements regarding National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)
(I) It will facilitate robust information sharing among law enforcement agencies to combat terror threats at home and abroad.
(II) It will pool information from railways, air travel, income tax, bank accounts, credit card transations and immigration records.
(III) Raghu Raman is the Chief of NATGRID.
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Q378) In October, 2013, which of the following countries have been elected to United Nations (UN) to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council ?
(I) Nigeria
(II) Chad
(III) Chile
(IV) Lithuania
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Q379) Which of the following statements is true about 'VELAYAT 90' ?
(I) It is a naval exercise launched by Iran.
(II) It covered area of from the strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf to Gulf of Aden.
(III) Iran successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-surface missile 'Ghader' on during navy war games.
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Q380) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) RUSTOM-I : MALE - UAV
(II) SAHYOG-II : Operation to destroy the munitions
(III) Globemaster-III : Aircraft
(IV) AN-32 : Satluj Show Answer

Q381) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ? Show Answer

Q382) Scientists recently developed a new wireless device to detect the presence of termites. Consider the following statements :
(I) When the new device detects the presence of termites, it sends an SMS or email to a pest control firm.
(II) The device is made of a tiny sensor, even smaller than a fingernail.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q383) Arrange the following Nobel Laurentes in correct chronological order Nobel Laureates
(I) Amartya Sen
(II) Hargobind Khorana
(III) Subramanian Chandrasekhar
(IV) Mother Teresa Show Answer

Q384) What is the correct chronological order of conferring Bharat Ratna for the following persons ?
(I) Ms Subbalakshmi
(II) Amartya Sen
(III) APJ Abdul Kalam
(IV) Lata Mangeshkar Show Answer

Q385) Which one of the following is correctly matched ?
Special Bodies of the UN : Head-quarters Show Answer

Q386) Consider the following statements :
(I) The currency of IMF is SDR.
(II) The IAEA was set-up in the year 1957.
(III) Russia is not a member (permanent) of UN's Security Council.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q387) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Irina Bokova : First women DG of UNESCO
(II) Palestine : New member of UNESCO
(III) Russia : New member of WTO Show Answer

Q388) Consider the following Automobile Manufactured Headquarters
(I) BMW AG : USA
(II) Daimler AG : Sweden
(III) Renault SA : France
(IV) Volkswagen AG : Germany
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Q389) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Ekuverin : India-Maldives
(II) Shakti II - India - France
(III) Vajapee Bhava - India - UK Show Answer

Q390) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Nerpa : INS Chakra
(II) Sharabh : Navy (Indian) oldest ship
(III) Lukoshin : Herbal product developed by DRDO Show Answer

Q391) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Astra : BVRAAM
(II) K - 15 : Submarine to surface missile
(III) Nag : 3rd generation (Anti Tank guided missile) Show Answer

Q392) Project 15 A, Project -17 and Project - 28 are the major indigenous warship building projects of Show Answer

Q393) The ancient Hindu temple 'Preah Vihear' is a source of dispute between Show Answer

Q394) Consider the following statements list
(I) Crotia become the 28th member of EU.
(II) 17 Nation Euro was set up in year 2008.
(III) According to UN's General Assembly, the South Sudan is the new member of UNO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q395) Consider the following statements about APEC
(I) Established in the year 1981.
(II) A forum for 21 Pacific Rim Countries.
(III) APEC members account for approximately 40% of the world's population.
(IV) India and Pakistan are not members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q396) Consider the following statements about G20
(I) It consists of 19 members.
(II) EU is the 20th member.
(III) It was created in the year 1999.
(IV) It was created in order to tackle the East Asian financial crisis.
(V) The Head of the summits was started in the year 2008.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Q397) Nobel prize 2010 is literature was awarded to whom ? Show Answer

Q398) Consider the following statements :
(I) National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a pre-independence organisation.
(II) The motto of NCC is unity and discipline.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q399) Which of the following market place located in India has been ranked fifth in the list of world's most expensive office market due to its strong demand amid limited supply as per the CBRE report ? Show Answer

Q400) Who among the following has written the book 'Too Old to be Bold' ? Show Answer

Q401) India's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas has been given the Initial Operational Clearance, which among the following will Tejas, replace in the Indian Air Force ? Show Answer

Q402) India's first airport-based dedicated cargo handling zone, exclusively for pharmaceutical products is at Show Answer

Q403) Which one of the following sets of countries uses the highest number of the veto power in the security council of the United Nations since its inception chronologically ? Show Answer

Q404) Consider the following statements :
(I) Russia, USA and France is having objections with India's nuclear law.
(II) Russia, USA and France played a pivotal role in ensuring a special exemption for India at the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG).
(III) The French company, AREVA and US's GE cannot go ahead with their plans due to India's inability to ink a Civil Nuclear Agreement with Japan.
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Q405) Consider the following statements :
(I) The navies and air forces of India-France regularly conduct the "Varuna" and "Garuda" series of exercises respectively.
(II) Indian soldiers, participated with British Army in an exercise known as"Ajayee Warrior".
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q406) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
Military Exercise : Name of the Countries
(I) 1 Eastern bridge 2011 : India-Oman
(II) hand-in-Hand : China
(III) SIMBEX : Singapore and India Show Answer

Q407) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) HDI : UNDP
(II) Red Data Book : ICUN
(III) Economic Survey : Ministry of Finance Show Answer

Q408) Which one of the following is not an issue straining Indo-China relations ? Show Answer

Q409) At present the AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Power Act) is enforced in which of the following areas ?
(I) Entire States of Asom and Nagaland.
(II) Tirap and Changland district of Arunachal Pradesh.
(III) Jammu and Kashmir
(IV) Parts of Tripura as notified by the state government.
(V) The entire state of Manipur excluding Imphal Municipal area.
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Q410) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Bio-culture Park : Bhubaneshwar
(II) CABE : Highest decision-making body on Education in the country.
(III) Power generating capacity of India at present : 182 344. 62 MW Show Answer

Q411) Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has been appointed as external auditor of two major UN organisations. Which of the following organisations is/are correct ?
(I) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
(II) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
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Q412) Consider the following features of Foreign Trade Policies 2009-14
(I) Special Bonus Benefit Scheme
(II) Special Focus Market Scheme
(III) Focus Product Scheme
(IV) Market Linked Focus Product Scheme
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Q413) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
Report : Organisation
(I) World Investment Report : UNCTAD
(II) Scores : SEBI
(III) Rich Club : OECD
(IV) Economic : World Show Answer

Q414) Consider the following statements about AFSPA
(I) The Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) was first enforced in the hills of Asom.
(II) The AFSPA is enforced in regions notified as 'distributed area'.
(III) Under the provisions of the Act, the Chief Minister of a State can declare the whole State or part of it as 'distributed area'.
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Q415) Transchart is the Show Answer

Q416) Consider the following statements :
(I) The Kalinga Prize is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to laypeople.
(II) Dorairajan Balasubramanium was the last person from India to receive the Kalinga Prize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q417) Consider the following statements about the Grammies
(I) It is originally called the Gramophone Award.
(II) The first Grammy Award ceremony was held in 1959.
(III) Presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, it is awarded for outstanding achievement in the music industry.
(IV) The 54th Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles.
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Q418) Consider the following statements :
(I) The Nobel Prize Awarding Ceremony takes place on December 10th of every year.
(II) The Nobel Prize for Literature was added later on to the other five areas- Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Peace and Economics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q419) Which one of the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna Award is not correct ? Show Answer

Q420) Consider the following statements:
(I) The Golden Lion is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival.
(II) The Venice film festival is the oldest film festival in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q421) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Charkha Award : Journalism (Kannada)
(II) David Perlman Award : Journalism (Science)
(III) Pulitzer Prize : USA (Journalism Literature) Show Answer

Q422) Consider the following statements about Jnanpith Award
(I) It is the highest literacy award.
(II) The award was instituted in 1961.
(III) G Sankara Kurup, was its first recipient in 1965.
(IV) Only official languages of Indian's writing are eligible for the honour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q423) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) True Colours : Adam Gilchrist
(II) Two States : Chetan Bhagat
(III) Rivers of Smoke : Amitav Ghosh Show Answer

Q424) An "Autobiography of a Yogi" is a book written by Show Answer

Q425) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) IQ 84 : Haruki Marakami
(II) The good Muslim : Greg Chappel
(III) The sense of an ending : Julian Barmes Show Answer

Q426) Consider the following statements :
(I) The Arundhati Roy and Arvind Adiga were the Debut Novelists when they won the Booker.
(II) The Ramon Magsaysay Award is given only to individuals.
(III) The Ramon Magsaysay Award is given to Asians.
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Q427) Often our computer systems are said to be attacked by virus. What does VIRUS stand for ? Show Answer

Q428) ...... is celebrated as Victory Day in Bangladesh and Vijay Diwas in india. Show Answer

Q429) Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on .... in India. Show Answer

Q430) Consider the following statements :
(I) 5th June is a day that stimulates awareness of the environment and enhances political action.
(II) From 5th-16th 1972, the UN Conference on the Human Environment was held.
(III) The first World Environment Day was held in 1974.
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Q431) Which of the following pairs is/are correct ?
(I) BASIC : Brazil, Africa, Sudan, India, China
(II) IBSA : India, Brazil, South Africa Show Answer

Q432) POPs are organic compounds that are resistant to environmental degradation through chemical, biological and photolytic process. POP stands for Show Answer

Q433) The UN declared 2005-14 as the International Decade for Show Answer

Q434) Consider the following statements about the National Youth Day
(I) It is celebrated on 20th January every year.
(II) Since 1985, this day has been celebrated.
(III) It is celebrated on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ? Show Answer

Q435) DTAA is signed with the countries in order to provide relief to persons, while TIEA is signed to exchange information.
TIEA stands for Show Answer

Q436) Consider the following statements :
(I) In India, there are several days declared as Martyr's Day that honour those recognised as Martyrs for the nation.
(II) The most prominent Martyr's Day at the national level is 30th January.
(III) 30th January is celebrated as Martyr's Day as its marks the assassination of MK Gandhi in 1948.
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Q437) Which among the following is the unit raised to protect the naval assets ? Show Answer

Q438) Consider the following statements about "Rafale" ?
(I) It is a French twin engine, delta-wing, multi-role jet fighter aircraft.
(II) It is designed and built by Dassault Aviation.
(III) It has been purchased by India to enhance its military power.
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Q439) Consider the following statements :
(I) The DRDO developed two variants of Prithvi Missile.
(II) Prithvi II is equipped with features of maneuverability to deceive the enemy defence system.
(III) Introduction of Prithvi Missile enhances the capability of the Indian Army to attack multiple targets simultaneously.
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Q440) 'Bhuvan' is Show Answer

Q441) The responsibility of conducting the decennials census rests with the ..... and Census Commissioner, under the Ministry of ... Show Answer

Q442) Given below are six most populous States of India. Arrange them in descending order
(1) Paschim Bangal
(2) Uttar Pradesh
(3) Bihar
(4) Andhra Pradesh
(5) Maharashtra
(6) Madhya Pradesh Show Answer

Q443) As compared to Census 2001, which are the 3 states to have recorded major decline in the sex ratio ? Show Answer

Q444) Formerly called "Admiral Gorshkov", it is a modified Kiev class aircraft carrier. It is projected to replace INS Viraat.
Which Ship is being referred to in the above passage ? Show Answer

Q445) Which of the statements given below correctly defines the difference between PSLV and GSLV ?
(I) The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) launches satellites into Sun synchronous orbits, while the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) launches satellites into Geostationary orbit.
(II) The PSLV launches satellite on the Earth's poles while the GSLV launches satellites into the solar orbit.
(III) The PSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle, while the GSLV is a four stage launch vehicle.
(IV) The PSLV is a four stage launch vehicle while the GSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle.
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Q446) Cryogenic Engine is used in Show Answer

Q447) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? Show Answer

Q448) Apart from India, which of the following countries celebrate Independence Day on 15th August ?
(I) Pakistan
(II) Bahrain
(III) Republic of Congo
(IV) South Korea
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Q449) The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is a biennial summit meeting of the heads of government from all Commonwealth nations. In every two years, the meeting is held in a different member state and is chaired by that nation's respective Prime Minister or President, who becomes the Commonwealth Chairperson in Office. The first CHOGM was held in 1971.
Where was the 23rd CHOGM held ? Show Answer

Q450) The World Asthama Day is observed across the world to spread awareness and care including India, with the theme-Its Time to Control Asthama. The day is observed on Show Answer

Q451) The term P5 + 1 refers to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Show Answer

Q452) The 'Abyei region' is a disputed area between which of the following countries ? Show Answer

Q453) Consider the following statements UNESCO's World Heritage Mission is to
(I) takeover the management, maintenance and preservation of World Heritage Sites.
(II) encourage the parties to the convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage to nominate sites within their national territory for inclusion on the World Heritage List.
(III) provide emergency assistance for World Heritage Sites in immediate danger.
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Q454) Well-known Syzlon Group of India is engaged in which one of the following as its major operations ? Show Answer

Q455) The 'Courage and Conviction' is the autobiography of Show Answer

Q456) The UNESCO declared which of the following islands as a World Biosphere Reserve under its Man and the Biosphere Programme in India ? Show Answer

Q457) Which of the following forts of Rajasthan included in the list of WOrld Heritage Site of UNESCO and won international recognition, in the 37 session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Phnom Penh ?
(I) Kumbhalgarh
(II) Chittorgarh
(III) Jaisalmer
(IV) Ranthambhore (Sawai Madhopur)
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Q458) Consider the following statements :
(I) European Council acts externally as a collective head of state and ratifies international agreements and treaties.
(II) European Commission operates as a cabinet government with 27 Commissioners, one from each member state.
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Q459) Consider the following heritage sites
(I) Jantar Mantar, jaipur
(II) Red Fort, Delhi
(III) Valley of Flowers, uttarakhand
(IV) Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Tamil Nadu
Which of the heritage sites given above is/are included in the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites ? Show Answer

Q460) Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
CUP TROPHY : GAME Show Answer

Q461) Consider the following statements :
(I) Christianity religion is practiced by the largest number of the world population.
(II) Islam practiced by the number of the world population only next to Christianity.
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Q462) Consider the following statements :
(I) The Kalinga Prize is an award given by UNESCO for exceptional skill in presenting scientific ideas to lay people.
(II) Yash Pal was the last-person from India to receive the Kalinga Prize.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q463) The book titled '1283' is about of the career illustration of which football legend ? Show Answer

Q464) Consider the following statements :
(I) Sania Mirza won the doubles trophy at the WTA
New Haven Open along with Jie Zheng of China.
(II) They both defeated Anabel Median and Katerina Srebotnik.
(III) This was Sania Mirza's 17th WTA diubles title.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q465) Consider the following statements :
(I) German Thomas Bach has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee, (IOC) on 10th September, 2013.
(II) He succeeded Jacques Rogge, the Belgian who is stepping down after 12 years.
(III) The IOC is a Swiss non-profit non-governmet organisation based Lausanne, Switzerland.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q466) In October, 2013, Sachin Tendulkar reached another landmark by completing 50000 runs in competitive cricket in all formats. Apart from Sachin who among the following has achieved this feat ?
(I) Graham Gooch
(II) WG Grace
(III) Mark Ramprakash
(IV) Jack Hobbs
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Q467) Consider the following statements about FIFA U-17 World Cup.
(I) India will host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 2017.
(II) Chile will be the host country for the 2015 edition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q468) Lionel Messi, who has been chosen for Golden Boot Trophy for third time, is from which country ?
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Q469) What is India's ranking at the first ever 'Environment and Gender Index (EGI)' launched at a side event of the Conference of Parties (COP 19) ? Show Answer

Q470) A sleeker version of 'Nexus 7' tablet was introduced recently. The $ 35 device 'Chromecast' will allow to watch Netflix, You-Tube and other content on HD TV. The Nexus 7 is also the first device to get 4.3 version of its Android.
Which of the following internet/software giants have introduced 'Nexus 7' ? Show Answer

Q471) 'Raijin' is one of the most powerful super computer, that was unveiled on 31st July, 2013. It has 160 terabytes of memory and 10000 terabytes of disk. To which of the following countries it belongs ? Show Answer

Q472) The 'City Next' an initiative technology for sustainable growth of cities in India has been launched by Show Answer

Q473) The Centre is all set to name the national food security scheme 'Indiramma Anna Yojana' after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
In this regard, consider the following statements :
(I) According to the scheme, every beneficiary entitled to 5 kg of food grain per month.
(II) Unlike the present system where PDS shops weigh and then distribute food grain to the beneficiaries, the items now would be packed and handed over through the national food security scheme so that the states can't deny the Centre credit.
(III) At present, there are over 130 schemes and institutions in the country named after Indira Gandhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q474) Which of the following countries has committed financial and technical assistance to India for the Green Energy Corridor ? Show Answer

Q475) The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs is in the process of implementing 'Swarna Pravaas Yojana'. Show Answer

Q476) Consider the following statements about National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
(I) Parvinder Sohi Behuria has been appointed as its Secretary General.
(II) It is a constitutional body.
(III) Its current chairperson is justice KG Balakrishan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q477) The United States announced a new initiative called BRAIN which refers to as Show Answer

Q478) Petronas, announced multi-billion dollar plan for extracting, liquifying and exporting natural gas in Western Canada to the markets of Asia. 'Petronas' is the national oil agency of Show Answer

Q479) Which of the following island is the cause of dispute between China and Japan and controlled by 'Tokyo' ? Show Answer

Q480) Which one of the following is correctly matched ?
UNITED NATIONS BODY : HEAD-QUARTERS Show Answer

Q481) Which of the following countries became the first NATO and also the first European country to make military services obligatory for male as well as the females ? Show Answer

Q482) Consider the following statements about UNCTAD Report 2013.
(I) According to the World Investment Report 2013 released by UNCTAD placed India has retained its position as the world's third most attraction destination for investment by transnational corporations during 2013-15.
(II) In the survey based on responses of 159 companies, India was ranked after China and United States.
(III) Australia, Russia and United Kingdom slipped down the rankings from last year's survey, while Germany gained two positions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q483) Consider the following statements about Global Hunger Index report 2013.
(I) The number of hungry people in the world was estimated at 842 million in 2011-13 even as world cereal production was estimated at a near record level of 2489 million metric tonnes.
(II) India has moved from 65 to 63 in the Global Hunger Index, making a marginal improvement since 2012.
(III) The 2013 GHI is calculated for 120 countries for which date on its three component indicators are available and where measuring hunger is considered most relevant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q484) Consider the following UN organisations
(I) UNEP : United National Educational Programme
(II) UNESCO : United Nations Economic society and cultural organisations
(III) UNFPA : United Nations for Population Activities
(IV) UNHCR : United Nations High Commission for Refugees
Which of the above is/are incorrect abbreviated ? Show Answer

Q485) Which of the following is correctly matched ? Show Answer

Q486) Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
INSTITUTE/CENTRE : LOCATIONS Show Answer

Q487) Consider the following statements :
(I) The DRDO developed two variants of Prithvi Missile.
(II) Prithvi II is equipped with features of maneuverability to deceive the enemy defence system.
(III) f-function of Prithvi Missile enhances the capability of the Indian Army to attack multiple targets simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q488) Consider the following statements :
(I) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Mini-Ratna company, was incorporated in the year 1970 and it is a pioneer in the manufacture of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
(II) MIDHANI, a Mini Ratna company, was established in November, 1973 to achieve self-reliance in the manufacture of a wide range of super alloys, titanium alloys,special purpose steels etc primarily for defence and strategic sectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q489) Consider the following statements :
(I) Ramon Magsaysay is awarded only to Asian individuals achieving excellence in their respective fields.
(II) The maximum number Indian received the award in the field of Peace and International Understanding.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q490) Consider the following statements :
(I) VK Krishna Menon foundation is based in New Delhi.
(II) The first recipient of the VK Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India, KG Balakrishnan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q491) Consider the following statements :
(I) The Pritzker Architecture Prize is awarded annually to honour a architect, whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment posthumously.
(II) The Stirling Prize is a British Prize for excellence in architecture.
Which of the statements given above is/are true ? Show Answer

Q492) Name the autobiography of marykom that unveiled recently ? Show Answer

Q493) Consider the following statements :
(I) French open is the only Grand Slam held on clay.
(II) French Open is also known as Roland Garros.
(III) Roland Garros is named after the famous French Aviator Roland Garros.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer

Q494) Which one of the following is the oldest Grand Slam of the world? Show Answer

Q495) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Davis cup : Men's Tennis
(II) Azian Shah Cup : Hockey
(III) Chess : National Game of Russia
(IV) Basket Ball : National Game of USA Show Answer

Q496) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
(I) Santosh Trophy : Football
(II) Ranji Trophy : Cricket
(III) ICC Award : Cricket
(IV) Dhyan Chand Award : National Sports Award Show Answer

Q497) Which one among the following about Professor C N R Rao is not correct ? Show Answer

Q498) Which one among the following is an indigenously built Weapon System Integrated helicopter handed over to the Indian Army in February, 2013 by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ? Show Answer

Q499) Which of the following statements about Dr Aparajita Datta is/are correct ?
(I) She is a wildlife biologist.
(II) She has been working for the conservation of hornbills in the dense tropical forests of Arunachal Pradesh.
(III) She was honoured with the Whitley Award, also known as Green Oscar, in the year 2013 in London.
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Q500) Which one among the following European countries has the maximum number of running nuclear reactors ? Show Answer

Q501) Anthony De Mello Trophy is associated with test cricket series played between Show Answer

Q502) Who among the following is a sports person, who has won the maximum number of gold medals in Summer Olympic Games ? Show Answer

Q503) Which one among the following films won the prestigious Golden Globe Award, 2013 in the best motion picture 'Drama' category ? Show Answer

Q504) Which one among the following monuments was earlier known as 'All India War Memorial' ? Show Answer

Q505) Who among the following was awarded the first Tagore Award for Cultural harmony for the year 2012 ? Show Answer

Q506) Which of the following statements is/re correct ?
(I) The Indian Army is organised into five Regional Commands.
(II) The Headquarters of Northern Command is located at Lucknow.
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Q507) Dhanush, a missile inducted into the Indian Navy Show Answer

Q508) Who among the following led India to their first overseas test victory in cricket ? Show Answer

Q509) The only operational naval Base exclusively controlled by the Indian Navy is located at Show Answer

Q510) Indian Army's counter-insurgency school is situated in Show Answer

Q511) In India GST came effective from July 1st, 2017. India has chosen _________ model of dual – GST. Show Answer

Q512) How many countries have dual – GST model? Show Answer

Q513) Which of the following country is the first one to implement GST? Show Answer

Q514) Around how many countries adopted GST? Show Answer

Q515) Which of the following country has the maximum GST tax slab? Show Answer

Q516) Which of the following country has the second highest tax slab? Show Answer

Q517) Indian GST model has _________rate structure. Show Answer

Q518) How many types of taxes will be in Indian GST? Show Answer

Q519) What does “I� stands for in IGST? Show Answer

Q520) The tax IGST charged by _________Government. Show Answer

Q521) The maximum rate prescribed under IGST is _________. Show Answer

Q522) In India GST was first proposed in _________. Show Answer

Q523) GST is a _________ based tax on consumption of goods and services. Show Answer

Q524) GST comes under which amendment bill? Show Answer

Q525) Under which Act GST was introduced? Show Answer

Q526) GST council formation based on Article number _________. Show Answer

Q527) The headquarters of GST council is _________. Show Answer

Q528) Who is the chairman of GST council? Show Answer

Q529) _________ is GST Finance Ministers Panel Chairman. Show Answer

Q530) _________ is the first state to ratify GST bill. Show Answer

Q531) _________ is the first state that passed GST Bill. Show Answer

Q532) GST threshold limit of North Eastern States is _________ lakh Show Answer

Q533) GST threshold limit of Normal States is _________ lakh Show Answer

Q534) The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) announced that every year _________ will be considered as GST Day. Show Answer

Q535) Smart Phones will be taxed at _________ under GST. Show Answer

Q536) Under GST, Insurance is taxed _________ percent. Show Answer

Q537) Which of the following comes under sin tax? Show Answer

Q538) A special purpose vehicle _________ has been launched to cater the needs of GST. Show Answer

Q539) GSTN comes under which Act? Show Answer

Q540) Combined Stake of Central and State Government in GSTN is _________. Show Answer

Q541) What does N stands for in HSN? Show Answer

Q542) Coal comes under which rate Structure? Show Answer

Q543) The headquarters of National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC) is located at
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Q544) The first Utkrisht Double Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri (UDAY) Express train runs between

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Q545) Who among the following were selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, 2019? Show Answer

Q546) Betel leaf of which one of the following states has been accorded a GI tag recently?

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Q547) CORAS is a separate Commando Unit of

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Q548) World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on Show Answer

Q549) Which one of the following is the name given to the lander of Chandrayaan-2?

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Q550) Along with Pranab Mukherjee, how many more persons were conferred the Bharat Ratna Award in the year 2019? Show Answer

Q551) Aishwarya Pissay excels in which one of the following sports?
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Q552) Which one of the following as was adjudged as the Best ture Film in the 66th National Film Awards? Show Answer

Q553) National Water Academy, a centre of excellence in training and capacity building in water resource, is located at
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Q554) 'Mission Indradhanush' is related to
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Q555) IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and
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Q556) Who among the following was awarded The Hindu Prize in Fiction category for the year 2018? Show Answer

Q557) Who among the following was appointed as Head of the seven Members committee to look into revenue shortfall being faced by the States after the GST rollout in India and suggest steps for augmenting collections?

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Q558) The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, 2019 was held in
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Q559) Which one of the following cities was named by UNESCO as World Capital of Architecture for 2020?

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Q560) India's first private sector Howitzer gun-making unit is located at

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Q561) Which of the following pairs of old names and new names of islands in India is/are correctly matched?
1. Ross Island-Shaheed Dweep 2. Neil Island-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep
3. Havelock Island-Swaraj Dweep
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Q562) Who among the following was posthumously conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, in 2019?
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Q563) Which one of the following is the Official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup, 2018?
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Q564) The Headquarters of the proposed National Sports University (as per the National Sports University Ordinance, 2018) will be set-up in Show Answer

Q565) India, in June, 2018, asserted that any mega connectivity project must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries. The project referred to above is

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Q566) Who among the following is not a member of G-7?
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Q567) Dr. Bindeshwari Pathak, who was awarded Nikkei Asia Prize, 2018 for Culture and Community, is the founder of Show Answer

Q568) Which of the following statements about Indian Academy of Highway Engineers is/are correct?
1. It is a registered society.
2. It is a collaborative body of both Central Government and State Governments.
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Q570) Which of the following statements about 'Aadi Mahotsav held recently in New Delhi is/are correct?
1. The theme of the festival was 'A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce'.
2. The festival was organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Q571) Which of the following statements regarding construction of Rohtang Tunnel is not correct?
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Q572) Who among the following recently became the first woman pilot in Indian Navy?
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Q573) Who among the following Indians did not hold the title of Miss World?

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Q574) Which one of the following countries has failed to qualify for the first time in 60 years for the FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia in the year 2018? Show Answer

Q575) The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) is a forum for dialogue on defence partnership between India and Show Answer

Q576) As per the policy applicable in 2017, how much Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is permitted in the defence sector in India? Show Answer

Q577) Which one of the following countries did NOT participate in the 21st Edition of Exercise Malabar?
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Q578) Justice Dalveer Bhandari of India was recently re-elected to the International Court of Justice after Christopher Greenwood pulled out before 12th round of voting. Christopher Greenwood was a nominee of
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Q579) In order to review the Income Tax Act, 1961 and to draft a new Direct Tax Law in consonance with economic needs of the country, the Government of India in November, 2017 has constituted a Task Force. Who among the following is made the convenor of it?
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Q580) Which one of the following is the theme of the 'World Health Day', 2017 celebrated by the World Health Organisation?
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Q581) Which one of the following ministries has launched a new programme on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) to foster and promote R and D? Show Answer

Q582) In April, 2017, India celebrated 100 years of Mahatma Gandhi's

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Q583) Which one of the following is the theme of the International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day), 2017? Show Answer

Q584) In April, 2017, the USA dropped MOAB (Massive Ordinance Air Blast popularly known as the Mother of All Bombs in the suspected hideouts of militants in which one of the following countries?
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Q585) Who among the following is the winner of the Singapore Open Super Series Badminton Men's Singles title, 2017?
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Q586) Which one of the following agencies enforces the laws on food security in India? Show Answer

Q587) Who among the following personalities is not a Governor of any Indian State?

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Q588) Which of the following cricket teams was defeated by India to lift the Women's T-20 Asia Cup, 2016?
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Q589) Which one of the following was the venue of second BRICS Youth Summit of the Ministers, Officials and Youth Delegations?
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Q590) Headquarters of the World Meteorological Organisation is located in
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Q591) Which one among the following countries is the large trading partner of India in external trade for the year 2015-16? Show Answer

Q592) Which one of the following cities hosted the 3rd World Trauma Congress?
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Q593) Arrange the following countries in ascending order on the basis of the total medals earned by
1. United States 2. China 3. Great Britain 4. Russia
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Q594) Which of the following statement(s) regarding recent developments in international affairs is/are correct?
I. NATO's Defence Ministers agreed to boost support for Ukraine with a Comprehensive Package of Assistance, which will help it strengthen defence and to modernise its armed forces. 2. Israel announces plans for construction of dwelling units for Jewish settlers in a Palestinian neighbourhood of East Jerusalem.
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Q595) Which country won the Thomas Cup Badminton Championship, 2016?
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Q596) The world's largest biomass cookstove system for cooking in community kitchen has been installed at

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Q597) The United Nations proclaimed 21st June as

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Q598) Who are Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh?

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Q599) Consider the following statement(s) He was an Indian journalist, editor and author. He was associated with the Statesman, the Guardian, the Times of India, etc. He received the Ramnath Goenka Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. He died in June, 2016. He person referred to above is Show Answer

Q600) Who among the following is/was associated with 'Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti'?
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Q601) Nabhah Sprsam Diptam is the motto of

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Q602) Who among the following is the founder of the 'Bachpan Bachao Andolan'?

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Q603) Arrange the following centres of AIIMS from East of West:
1. Rishikesh
3. Patna
2. New Delhi
4. Bhubaneswar
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Q604) The first Indian satellite, Aryabhatta, was launched in the year
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Q605) Which one of the following sea routes is the shortest from point to point?

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Q606) The SAARC Secretariat is located at
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Q607) Who among the following is the author of the book 'Pakistan Paradox: Instability and Resilience'?
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Q608) Which one of the following was the theme of the 'International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers' for the year 2015? Show Answer

Q609) Indian athlete Vikas Gowda is associated with
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Q610) Which of the following country/countries successfully inserted a spacecraft into Mars' orbit by maiden attempt? Show Answer

Q611) The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully landed a spacecraft on a speeding comet that lies 310 million miles away from Earth. As a result, the scientists may find out
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Q612) Who among the following nobel laureates has recently announced to put his Nobel Medal under auction?
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Q613) Which one among the following books is centered around 'environment"?
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Q614) Who among the following cricket players has not died while playing a match?
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Q615) Which one among the following films was conferred the 'Golden Peacock' Award at the 45th International Film Festival of India, 2014?
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Q616) Which one of the following books won the Man Booker Prize, 2014?
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Q617) East zone won the prestigious Deodhar Trophy cricket tournament 2014-15 by defeating
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Q618) In the term GIS, 'G' stands for
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Q619) Consider the following statements about Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)
1. IRNSS is a constellation of five satellites, which were launched by PSLV.
2. It is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian region.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Q620) The National Defence Academy has foreign cadets from which of the following countries?
1. Bhutan
2. Bangladesh
3. Nepal
4. Afghanistan
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Q621) Consider the following statements
1. China won both Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton tournaments, 2014.
2. The Uber Cup is the World Team Championship for women and the Thomas Cup is for men.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Q622) Consider the following statements about Drishti system
1. It is a sophisticated instrument to assess the runway visual range
2. This system is developed by Airports Authority of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above

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Q623) Which of the following about Malavath Poorna is correct?
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Q624) Which of the following statement(s) about SIMBEX 14 is/are correct?
1. It was a bilateral naval exercise between Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy.
2. It was the 21st in the series.
3. It was conducted in the Andaman Sea.
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Q625) Consider the following statements
1. Mobile Seva, the National Mobile Governance Initiative of Department of Electronics and Information Technology of India, has won the United Nations Public Service Award, 2014.
2. The innovative initiative is aimed at mainstreaming mobile governance in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q626) Consider the following statements about Prithvi-II missile
1. It is a nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
2. It has a maximum range of 100 km.
3. It is India's first native made ballistic missile.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Q627) Which of the following is/are true relating to Nelson Mandela?
1. He was the first President of South Africa.
2. Mandela spent 18 years in prison on Robben island.
3. Mandela became the President in 1990 after his release from the prison. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Q628) Which of the following books was written by BR Ambedkar? Show Answer

Q629) Consider the following statements about 'Sahayog Kaijin'
1. It is a joint exercise of the Coast Guards of India and Japan
2. Its 13th edition was held recently off Chennai Port.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer

Q630) Consider the following statements about grand slam tennis tournaments
1. There are four grand slam annual tennis tournaments.
2. The first grand slam of a year is the US Open.
3. The Australian and the US tournaments are played on grass court.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Q631) EV Ramaswami Naicker was associated with
1. reforming Brahminism
2. the Self-Respect Movement
3. the Low Caste Movement
4. the Communist Movement.
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Q632) Consider the following statements about 'Param Vir Chakra'
1. It is the highest peacetime gallantry award.
2. It is the replacement of British Victoria Cross.
3. It can be awarded to civilians.
Which of the statement(s) given above istare correct?

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Q633) What was the code name for the Indian Air Force operations during the Kargil conflict of 1999?
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Q634) The Indian National Army was organised to fight against
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Q635) Consider the following statements
1. 'SAMARTH 2014, a national festival for showcasing abilities of persons with disabilities, was organised recently in New Delhi by the Ministry of Culture
2. India is a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Q636) Which one among the following is not true about Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
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