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February 11, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is published by which institution?
1. NITI Aayog
2. Pratham Foundation
3. Ministry of Education
4. Ministry of Women and Child Development
Choice B
Pratham Foundation
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which among the following is the most famous Bronze Image of Chola Period?
1. Murugan
2. Nataraja
3. Venkateshwar
4. Vishnu
Choice B
Nataraja
General Knowledge - Static GK

Where is the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (llSR) located?
1. Gurgaon
2. Chandigarh
3. Lucknow
4. Varanasi
Choice C
Lucknow

February 8, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which company has developed the world’s first pilotless, fighter-like jet prototype?
1. Airbus
2. Boeing
3. Tesla
4. NSIL
Choice B
Boeing
General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the full form of ICLED?
1. Inter-band cascade light emitting device
2. Interior-based cascade light emitting diode
3. Intern link- band inter-band cascade light emitting
4. None of the above
Choice A
Inter-band cascade light emitting device
General Knowledge - Static GK

In the Mauryan empire, the post Devatadhyaksha is related to?
1. Store House
2. Crown Lands
3. Customs
4. Religious Institutions
Choice D
Religious Institutions

February 7, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Indian Women’s Hockey Team won which position in the Asia Cup 2022?
1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth
Choice C
Third
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which Indian origin Banker has been appointed as the Executive Secretary of UN Capital Development Fund?
1. Preeti Sinha
2. Devan Nair
3. Kamala Harris
4. Praneeti Verma
Choice A
Preeti Sinha
General Knowledge - Static GK

Sigur plateau is located in which state/UT?
1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
Choice B
Tamil Nadu

January 28, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

‘The India Toy Fair’ was launched in which year?
1. 2018
2. 2019
3. 2020
4. 2021
Choice D
2021
General Knowledge - Static GK

The Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium is located in which place?
1. Ahmedabad
2. Delhi
3. Gandhi Nagar
4. Mumbai
Choice A
Ahmedabad
General Knowledge - Static GK

When is the World Sparrow Day celebrated every year?
1. March 20
2. March 25
3. March 30
4. March 31
Choice A
March 20

January 25, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

‘Arribada’ is a term related to which species?
1. Snake
2. Sea Turtle
3. Frog
4. Spider
Choice B
Sea Turtle
General Knowledge - Static GK

What is “Khan Prahari”?
1. Coal mine surveillance app
2. Coal production Monitor app
3. Coal sales Monitor app
4. None of the above
Choice A
Coal mine surveillance app
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which country is the largest net raw sugar exporter in the world?
1. Brazil
2. Australia
3. South Africa
4. China
Choice A
Brazil

January 24, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

During which 5 year plan the National Horticulture mission was launched?
1. 11th Five year plan
2. 10th Five year plan
3. 12th Five year plan
4. 9th Five year plan
Choice B
10th Five year plan
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which organization implements the central sector scheme “Silk Samagra”?
1. NITI Aayog
2. Ministry of agriulture
3. Central silk board
4. NABARD
Choice C
Central silk board
General Knowledge - Static GK

“Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” is the theme of which day, celebrated on 30 September, 2021?
1. World Seafarers Day
2. World Maritime Day
3. World Oceanography Day
4. World Fishery Day
Choice B
World Maritime Day

January 21, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

The Shiretoko National Park (SNP) is located in which country?
1. Japan
2. North Korea
3. South Korea
4. China
Choice A
Japan
General Knowledge - Static GK

In India, the Gig economy workers are covered under which organisation?
1. LIC
2. ESIC
3. EPFO
4. PFRDA
Choice B
ESIC
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which state has launched the portal named “Akanksha”?
1. Karnataka
2. Odisha
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
Choice A
Karnataka

January 20, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which organisation publishes the “State of School Feeding Worldwide” Report?
1. WHO
2. UNICEF
3. IMF
4. UN - WFP
Choice D
UN - WFP
General Knowledge - Static GK

Avani Lekhara, who took the ‘Best Female Debut’ at Paralympic Sport Awards, is associated with which sports?
1. Tennis
2. Cricket
3. Shooting
4. Archery
Choice C
Shooting
General Knowledge - Static GK

Deposits of Lithium have been recently found in which Indian state/UT?
1. Karnataka
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Kerala
4. Andhra Pradesh
Choice A
Karnataka

January 19, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

The subsidiary of which Indian company signed agreements on jointly developing the Trincomalee oil tank farm?
1. Indian Oil Corporation
2. Bharat Petroleum
3. Hindustan Petroleum
4. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Choice A
Indian Oil Corporation
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which state has announced “Universal Health Coverage” during its budget, with an outlay of Rs.3500 crores?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Gujarat
4. Rajasthan
Choice D
Rajasthan
General Knowledge - Static GK

The place located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is known as?
1. Devprayag
2. Badrinath
3. Rishikesh
4. Rudraprayag
Choice A
Devprayag

January 17, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

‘Desert Knight-21’ is the Military exercise between India and which country?
1. China
2. USA
3. France
4. Japan
Choice C
France
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which among the following diseases is also known as “Pink Eye”?
1. Conjunctivitis
2. Myopia
3. Astigmatism
4. Presbyopia
Choice A
Conjunctivitis
General Knowledge - Static GK

‘Central Institute of Classical Tamil’ is located in which city?
1. Chennai
2. Madurai
3. Coimbatore
4. Tiruchirappalli
Choice A
Chennai

January 13, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Since which Summer Olympics, Taekwondo became a full medal sport in the Olympic games?
1. 1996 Summer Olympics
2. 2000 Summer Olympics
3. 2004 Summer Olympics
4. 2008 Summer Olympics
Choice B
2000 Summer Olympics
General Knowledge - Static GK

Who was the founder of Satya Shodhak Samaj?
1. Atmaram Pandurang
2. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
3. M. G. Ranade
4. Jyotiba Phule
Choice D
Jyotiba Phule
General Knowledge - Static GK

Digital Currency “eNaira” is associated with which country?
1. Nigeria
2. Australia
3. Belgium
4. Austria
Choice A
Nigeria

January 12, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Khajuraho heritage site is located in which location?
1. Assam
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Andhra Pradesh
Choice C
Madhya Pradesh
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which state celebrates ‘Thiruvalluvar Dhinam (Day)’ to honour the famous philosopher-poet Thiruvalluvar?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Karnataka
Choice A
Tamil Nadu
General Knowledge - Static GK

The size, mass & density of which of the planets is very near to those of Earth?
1. Mercury
2. Moon
3. Jupiter
4. Venus
Choice D
Venus

January 11, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Who wrote the book India Wins Freedom?
1. Akhilesh Tilotia
2. Amitav Ghosh
3. Abdul Kalam Azad
4. A. B. Vajpayee
Choice C
Abdul Kalam Azad
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which of the following is not a classical dance of India?
1. Kathak
2. Sattriya
3. Manipuri
4. Bhangra
Choice D
Bhangra
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which Indian star wrestler won the Gold medal at the Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial tournament?
1. Vinesh Phogat
2. Bajrang Punia
3. Babita Kumari
4. Gita Phogat
Choice A
Vinesh Phogat

January 10, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which country is the world’s top producer of ‘Rare earth material’?
1. India
2. China
3. Japan
4. USA
Choice C
Japan
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which state/UT announced that all departments of the government will use only electric vehicles?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Odisha
4. Delhi
Choice D
Delhi
General Knowledge - Static GK

Where is the headquarters of Bioversity International located?
1. Italy
2. Spain
3. England
4. Germany
Choice A
Italy

January 8, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Who has been appointed as the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?
1. Rajeev Kumar
2. Rajeev Sinha
3. Sanjay Agarwal
4. Saurabh Garg
Choice D
Saurabh Garg
General Knowledge - Static GK

“Satmala Hills” are located in which among the following states?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Gujarat
3. Maharashtra
4. Rajasthan
Choice C
Maharashtra
General Knowledge - Static GK

On which of the following the weight of a person will be minimum?
1. Venus
2. Moon
3. Jupitar
4. Mercury
Choice B
Moon

January 7, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

‘PM’s Excellence Award’ is being awarded for which sector?
1. Culture
2. Finance
3. Education
4. Public Administration
Choice D
Public Administration
General Knowledge - Static GK

As on January 1, 2022, what is the estimated population of the world, as per the US Census Bureau?
1. 3.8 billion
2. 5.8 billion
3. 7.8 billion
4. 9.8 billion
Choice C
7.8 billion
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which country passed the ‘Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Women’?
1. India
2. China
3. Russia
4. Saudi Arabia
Choice B
China

January 6, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which among the following is world’s largest foreign exchange market?
1. New York
2. London
3. Tokyo
4. Moscow
Choice B
London
General Knowledge - Static GK

In which year “Zero Based Budgeting” started in India?
1. 1960
2. 1983
3. 1991
4. 2000
Choice B
1983
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which Indian is one among the 2021 Yidan Prize awardees?
1. Dr Rukmini Banerji
2. Santanu Mishra
3. Rippan Kapur
4. Anshu Gupta
Choice A
Dr Rukmini Banerji

January 5, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) of India in the year 2020-21?
1. 918
2. 920
3. 937
4. 951
Choice C
937
General Knowledge - Static GK

‘Tellicherry breed’ is a registered native chicken breed of which state?
1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka
4. Madhya Pradesh
Choice C
Karnataka
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which country hosted the G20 Culture Ministers Meeting, 2021?
1. Italy
2. Spain
3. Germany
4. France
Choice A
Italy

January 3, 2022

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which is India’s first large state to record 100 per cent first-dose vaccinations?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Telangana
3. Maharashtra
4. Gujarat
Choice B
Telangana
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which city has the longest metro rail network in the world?
1. Kuala Lumbar
2. Shanghai city
3. Tokyo
4. New Delhi
Choice B
Shanghai city
General Knowledge - Static GK

India is set to chair the counter-terrorism committee at UNSC in which year?
1. 2022
2. 2023
3. 2024
4. 2025
Choice A
2022

December 30, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which company has launched ‘Future Engineer Programme’ in India?
1. Google
2. Amazon
3. Microsoft
4. Facebook
Choice B
Amazon
General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Older Persons’ 2021?
1. Digital Equity for All Ages
2. Respect and Love for Elders
3. Empathy and Equity
4. Fair Treatment to all Elders
Choice A
Digital Equity for All Ages
General Knowledge - Static GK

When is the ‘International Day of Non-Violence’ observed every year?
1. October 1
2. October 2
3. October 4
4. October 5
Choice B
October 2

December 29, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

‘Paika rebellion’ is associated with which Indian state?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Odisha
3. Assam
4. Andhra Pradesh
Choice B
Odisha
General Knowledge - Static GK

The recently erupted Semeru volcano is located in which country?
1. Japan
2. Indonesia
3. Philippines
4. Australia
Choice B
Indonesia
General Knowledge - Static GK

Marusudar River is a tributary of which river?
1. Chenab
2. Sutlej
3. Jhelum
4. Indus
Choice A
Chenab

December 28, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Who is the Indian appointed as a new CEO of Twitter in 2021?
1. George Kurian
2. Shantanu Narayen
3. Arvind Krishna
4. Parag Agrawal
Choice D
Parag Agrawal
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which city has hosted the ‘Indian Ocean Conference’ 2021?
1. New Delhi
2. Abu Dhabi
3. Colombo
4. Tokyo
Choice B
Abu Dhabi
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which institution launched the ‘Vernacular Innovation Program’ in India?
1. ISRO
2. NITI Aayog
3. BARC
4. NSIL
Choice B
NITI Aayog

December 25, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the name of an anti-illicit campaign that was implemented by Punjab’s Excise Department?
1. Operation Red Cross
2. Operation White Cross
3. Operation Red Rose
4. Operation Blue Rose
Choice C
Operation Red Rose
General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the name of the website launched by Indian climate experts for assessing equity in climate action?
1. Climate Equity Monitor
2. Bharat Climate Monitor
3. Bharat Climate Dashboard
4. Global CC Monitor
Choice A
Climate Equity Monitor
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which social network has been suspended by Apple, Amazon and Google, after the U.S Capitol violence?
1. Parler
2. We Chat
3. Triller
4. Peanut
Choice A
Parler

December 24, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which actor has been chosen as goodwill ambassador for Maharashtra polls?
1. Akshay Kumar
2. Madhuri Dixit
3. Kangana Ranaut
4. Salman Khan
Choice B
Madhuri Dixit
General Knowledge - Static GK

‘NISHTHA’ and ‘DIKSHA’ are the initiatives of which Union Ministry?
1. Education
2. Agriculture
3. Commerce and Industry
4. Social Justice
Choice A
Education
General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the rank of India in Organ Donation, as per Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT)?
1. Sixth
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth
Choice C
Third

December 23, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which telecom operator has launched the VOIP-based telecom service, WINGS, in August 2018?
1. Reliance
2. JIO
3. Airtel
4. BSNL
Choice D
BSNL
General Knowledge - Static GK

Shilling is the currency of which country?
1. Tanzania
2. Somalia
3. Sudan
4. Australia
Choice B
Somalia
General Knowledge - Static GK

What was the large gathering of African-American men in Washington, D.C. to combat the negative racial stereotypes in the American media and in popular culture?
1. Million Man March
2. March for our lives
3. Million Women March
4. Take back the night
Choice A
Million Man March

December 22, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which organization helps in resolving the balance of payments between countries?
1. International Monetory Fund
2. World Trade Organization
3. International Finance Corporation
4. World Economic Forum
Choice A
International Monetory Fund
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which automobile manufacturer has joined with Siemens Energy to produce e-Fuel by 2022?
1. Audi
2. Mercedes-Benz
3. BMW
4. Porsche
Choice D
Porsche
General Knowledge - Static GK

Who is the director of the film 'Life of Pi'?
1. Bong Joon-Ho
2. Ang Lee
3. Park Chan-Wook
4. Satoshi Kon
Choice B
Ang Lee

December 21, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which continent has the largest number of countries?
1. Asia
2. Africa
3. Australia
4. Europe
Choice B
Africa
General Knowledge - Static GK

Who is the US secretary of state?
1. Mike Pompeo
2. Daniel Bennett Smith
3. Antony Blinken
4. John J. Sullivan
Choice C
Antony Blinken
General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the national game of the US?
1. Baseball
2. American Football
3. Basketball
4. Golf
Choice A
Baseball

December 20, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Duleep Trophy is associated with which of the following sport?
1. Cricket
2. Hockey
3. Badminton
4. Table Tennis
Choice A
Cricket
General Knowledge - Static GK

Who is the leading exporter of Basmati Rice to the world?
1. Singapore
2. India
3. Sri Lanka
4. China
Choice B
India
General Knowledge - Static GK

In which place did India finish in Tokyo Olympics 2020 medal chart?
1. 45
2. 47
3. 48
4. 66
Choice C
48

December 17, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which State in India has the highest per capita income?
1. Goa
2. Delhi
3. Sikkim
4. Chandigarh
Choice A
Goa
General Knowledge - Static GK

"Half Way To Heaven" is the slogan adopted by which state to promote tourism?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Tripura
3. Meghalaya
4. Nagaland
Choice C
Meghalaya
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which of the following term refers to the political, economic, or military predominance or control of one country/state over others?
1. Intersectionalism
2. Hegemony
3. Unilateralism
4. Acrimony
Choice B
Hegemony

December 16, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Who was the first Indian to enter space?
1. Kalpana Chawla
2. Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari
3. Rakesh Sharma
4. Sunita Williams
Choice C
Rakesh Sharma
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which city is known as the "Space City of India"?
1. Mumbai
2. Chennai
3. Bangalore
4. Kolkata
Choice C
Bangalore
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which country has the least population?
1. Vatican City
2. Monaco
3. Gibraltar
4. Nauru
Choice A
Vatican City

December 14, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which state is declared the cleanest state in India for the year 2021?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Maharashtra
Choice C
Chhattisgarh
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which of the following term refers to the ability to utilize skills and knowledge based on prior learning and experiences?
1. Crystallized Intelligence
2. Technical Intelligence
3. Memory Intelligence
4. Fluid Intelligence
Choice A
Crystallized Intelligence
General Knowledge - Static GK

Who is TIME's Person of the year 2021?
1. Joe Biden and Ms. Harris
2. Elon Musk
3. Greta Thunberg
4. Jeff Bezos
Choice B
Elon Musk

December 8, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

What is the name of the practice of looking at a product online before going to a conventional store to buy it?
1. Showrooming
2. Netrooming
3. Webrooming
4. E-Rooming
Choice C
Webrooming
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which athlete holds the credit for winning the most gold medals in his/her Olympics career?
1. Paavo Nurmi
2. Usain Bolt
3. Larisa Latynina
4. Michael Phelps
Choice D
Michael Phelps
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which country was the first to allow women to vote in parliamentary elections?
1. Australia
2. New Zealand
3. India
4. Canada
Choice B
New Zealand

December 7, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which company launched India's first ethanol-based bike to help reduce air pollution?
1. Maruti Suzuki
2. TVS
3. Honda
4. Yamaha
Choice B
TVS
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which country was the first to implement GST to reduce tax evasion?
1. Belgium
2. Germany
3. France
4. Italy
Choice C
France
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which city is known as the Manchester of India?
1. Bangalore
2. Mumbai
3. Ahmedabad
4. Kanpur
Choice C
Ahmedabad

December 6, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

What was the theme of the 2021 National Youth Festival of India?
1. Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building
2. Transforming Education
3. Sankalp Se Siddhi
4. YUVAAH - Utsah Naye Bharat Ke
Choice D
YUVAAH - Utsah Naye Bharat Ke
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which is the most popular sport in the world?
1. Football
2. Cricket
3. Basketball
4. Hockey
Choice A
Football
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which treaty paved the way for the creation of a single European currency?
1. Lisbon Treaty
2. Maastricht Treaty
3. Merger Treaty
4. Treaties of Rome
Choice B
Maastricht Treaty

December 4, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Which of the following is the capital of India before Delhi?
1. Gujarat
2. Calcutta
3. Mumbai
4. Chandigarh
Choice B
Calcutta
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which of the following is the national currency of the Republic of Albania?
1. Peso
2. Rial
3. Lek
4. Lev
Choice C
Lek
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which of the following Indian Woman Athlete won multiple medals in Olympics?
1. Saina Nehwal
2. Sania Mirza
3. Karnam Malleswari
4. P V Sindhu
Choice D
P V Sindhu

December 3, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following states?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Goa
Choice A
Tamil Nadu
General Knowledge - Static GK

‘Sir Ian Botham’ is associated with which of the following sports?
1. Football
2. Cricket
3. Basketball
4. Hockey
Choice B
Cricket
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which of the following is a benchmark Indian stock market index that represents the weighted average of 50 of the largest Indian companies listed on the National Stock Exchange?
1. Nifty Bank
2. Sensex
3. Nasdaq Index
4. Nifty 50
Choice D
Nifty 50

December 2, 2021

General Knowledge - Static GK

Do you know who was the first woman chief minister in Independent India?
1. Sarojini Naidu
2. Sucheta Kripalani
3. Shashikala Kakodkar
4. Nandini Satpathy
Choice B
Sucheta Kripalani
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which one of the following conflicts is an ethnic and territorial conflict primarily between Armenia and Azerbaijan?
1. Islamic state - Taliban conflict
2. Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
3. Israeli - Palestinian conflict
4. Kurdish - Turkish conflict
Choice B
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
General Knowledge - Static GK

Which Indian state enjoys special provisions under Article 371(D)?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Jharkhand
3. Tripura
4. Meghalaya
Choice A
Andhra Pradesh