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Past Questions — 2009
Which State Government has initiated a measure “HEALTH CARE SERVICE AT YOUR DOOR STEP”?
A)
Bihar
B)
Madhya Pradesh
C)
Gujarat
D)
Maharashtra
Based on established principles in Current Affairs, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Maharashtra' (Option D).
The Indian Economist who has been included in the 8-member Panel formed by the Asian Development Bank to find solutions for speedy recovery of Covid-19 in South East Asia is-
A)
Manmohan Singh
B)
Jagdish Bhagwati
C)
Rajiv Kumar
D)
Raghuram Rajan
Based on established principles in Current Affairs, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Rajiv Kumar' (Option C).
The first US Company to surpass $1 trillion in market value is:
A)
Microsoft
B)
Google
C)
Space X
D)
Apple
On August 2, 2018, Apple Inc. became the first publicly traded U.S. company to cross $1 trillion in market capitalization.
United Nations’ world Youth Skills Day is observed on which of the following day?
A)
15 July
B)
16 July
C)
17 July
D)
18 July
United Nations World Youth Skills Day is observed globally every year on 15 July to highlight the importance of equipping youth with skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
India’s first in-phone tourism guide and mobile application “Go Whats That” was launched in:
A)
New Delhi
B)
Pune
C)
Chandigarh
D)
Lucknow
India's first in-phone QR-code based tourism guide application 'Go Whats That' was officially launched at the Rock Garden in Chandigarh in July 2018.
Which country is in the 1st position of global innovation index 2018?
A)
Ireland
B)
USA
C)
Denmark
D)
Switzerland
Switzerland secured the 1st position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2018 published by Cornell University, INSEAD, and WIPO.
In order to make primary school students fluent in English, an initiative called ‘I am not afraid of English’ has been launched by:
A)
Punjab
B)
Haryana
C)
Kerala
D)
Telengana
The Education Department of Haryana launched the 'I am not afraid of English' campaign to build English vocabulary and spoken fluency among primary school students.
The 2017 All India Football Federation (AIFF) Player of the Year in the men’s category was:
A)
Jeje Lalpekhlua
B)
Sunil Chhetri
C)
Eugeneson Lyngdoh
D)
Robin Singh
Sunil Chhetri was named the 2017 AIFF (All India Football Federation) Men's Player of the Year.
Which country has topped the 2018 ‘soft power 30’ index?
A)
France
B)
United States
C)
Japan
D)
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom ranked first in the 2018 'Soft Power 30' index published by Portland Communications and the USC Center on Public Diplomacy.
How many countries participated in 2018 FIFA World Cup Football?
A)
26
B)
23
C)
32
D)
31
Based on established principles in Current Affairs, the correct and most appropriate choice is '26' (Option A).
Which Club did the Chanmari Futsal Club defeated in the Inaugural Mizoram Football Association Futsal League final?
A)
Electric Veng Futsal Club
B)
Chhinga Veng Futsal Club
C)
Dinthar Futsal Club
D)
Ramhlun Futsal Club
The inaugural Mizoram Football Association (MFA) Futsal League was a landmark event in promoting the indoor version of football in the state. In the final match of this first edition, Chanmari Futsal Club emerged as the champions by defeating Chhinga Veng Futsal Club. While Chhinga Veng is a powerhouse in the traditional 11-a-side Mizoram Premier League (MPL), Chanmari secured the victory in this specific inaugural futsal tournament.
Which is the most generous nation of the world as per the 2016 CAF World Giving Index?
A)
Myanmar
B)
Switzerland
C)
Bhutan
D)
Norway
The selected option matches the standard polity/current-affairs fact associated with the question.
The Iron Lady of Manipur, Irom Chanu Sharmila ended her hunger strike after how many years?
A)
11
B)
16
C)
18
D)
20
The selected option matches the standard polity/current-affairs fact associated with the question.
Which country’s national team has won the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty-20 tournament?
A)
Sri Lanka
B)
India
C)
West Indies
D)
Australia
The 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 was held in the West Indies. In the final match, which took place on November 9, 2018, Australia faced England. Australia won the match by 32 runs, securing their fourth T20 World Cup title.
Analysis of options:
- a. Sri Lanka: Did not reach the final.
- b. India: Reached the semi-finals but was defeated by England.
- c. West Indies: The host nation, but did not win the tournament.
- d. Australia: The winners of the 2018 tournament.
Who has won the 2018 IBSF World Billiards Championship?
A)
Geet Sethi
B)
Pankaj Advani
C)
Subhash Agarwal
D)
Ashok Shandilya
Pankaj Advani won the 2018 IBSF World Three-Cushion Billiards Championship held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He defeated the defending champion, Dick Jaspers of the Netherlands, in the final to secure the title. Pankaj Advani is a legendary Indian cueist who has dominated both Billiards and Snooker globally.
Analysis of other options:
- Geet Sethi: A legendary Indian billiards player, but he was not the winner of the 2018 IBSF World Championship.
- Subhash Agarwal: A prominent Indian player, but not the winner of this specific event.
- Ashok Shandilya: A competitive player, but not the champion of the 2018 IBSF World Billiards Championship.
e-District under NeGP projects aims at
A)
electronic delivery of identified high volume citizen centric services at such district and sub-district level
B)
providing small financial loan through electronics channels for BPL family in the district
C)
computerization of all offices in the district main head quarters
D)
to facilitate disbursements of Government entitlements like NREGA, Social Security pension, Handicapped Old Age Pension etc under such districts
The e-District project is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) that aims to deliver high-volume, citizen-centric services (such as issuing certificates, licenses, and processing social welfare schemes) electronically at the district and sub-district levels. Option 'b' is incorrect because providing micro-loans is the domain of financial inclusion schemes, not e-District. Option 'c' is incorrect because mere computerization of offices is an internal administrative step, whereas the project's primary goal is citizen service delivery. Option 'd' is incorrect because while some welfare services are integrated, the primary definition and scope of e-District are broader than just entitlement disbursements.
Government of India has launched the Digital India programme on
A)
July 2014
B)
July 2015
C)
July 2016
D)
July 2017
The Digital India programme was officially launched by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, on July 1, 2015. The campaign was launched with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Therefore, July 2015 (option b) is the correct answer. Options a (July 2014), c (July 2016), and d (July 2017) are incorrect as they do not represent the launch year of this initiative.
Which country becomes first country to leave International Criminal Court?
A)
Nigeria
B)
Burundi
C)
Morocco
D)
Algeria
Burundi became the first country to officially withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Burundi submitted its notice of withdrawal in October 2016, and the withdrawal became effective on October 27, 2017. The government of Burundi decided to leave the court following the ICC's decision to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in the country. While other countries (such as the Philippines) have since withdrawn or threatened to withdraw, Burundi holds the distinction of being the first to complete the process. Nigeria, Morocco, and Algeria are not the first countries to leave the ICC; in fact, Morocco and Algeria are not state parties to the Rome Statute (the treaty that established the ICC).
Which City has been declared by EIU and Telstra Corp. as the best among 45 cities throughout the world for its business?
A)
London
B)
Paris
C)
Bengaluru
D)
California
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Telstra Corp. conducted a global study to identify the best cities for business, specifically focusing on the digital infrastructure and connectivity required for modern business operations. In this specific ranking of 45 cities worldwide, Bengaluru (Bangalore), India, was ranked as the best city for business due to its robust tech ecosystem, availability of skilled talent, and digital readiness.
- Option (a) London and (b) Paris are global financial hubs but did not top this specific EIU-Telstra connectivity/business index.
- Option (d) California is a state, not a city, making it factually incorrect in the context of a 'city' ranking.
As per Glassdoor website report, which company is the best place to work?
A)
Google
B)
Microsoft
C)
Apple
D)
Facebook
Glassdoor's 2017 list ranked Facebook as the best place to work in the U.S.
Which of the following states are President Ram Nath Govind announced new Governor on 30th September?
A)
Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh
B)
Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Manipur & Arunachal Pradesh
C)
Jharkhand, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Assam, Bihar, Tripura, Meghalaya & Arunachal Pradesh
On September 30, 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind appointed new Governors for five Indian states. The states were Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. Specifically, Jagdish Mukhi was appointed as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Hari Babu Kambhampati for Meghalaya, and others were assigned to the remaining states. Comparing this factual event to the options provided: Option (a) correctly lists all five states. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect because they substitute one or more of these states with others (such as Manipur, Jharkhand, or Tripura) which were not part of the specific announcement on that date.
The Rajdhani Express started service on 6th November 2017 between-
A)
Agartala and New Delhi
B)
Guwahati and New Delhi
C)
Dibrugarh and New Delhi
D)
Imphal and New Delhi
The Agartala Rajdhani Express was officially flagged off on November 6, 2017. This service was a significant milestone for the state of Tripura, as it provided the first direct, high-speed premium rail connectivity between Agartala (the capital of Tripura) and New Delhi.
Analysis of other options:
- Option b (Guwahati and New Delhi): The Guwahati Rajdhani has been operational since 1987, long before 2017.
- Option c (Dibrugarh and New Delhi): The Dibrugarh Rajdhani has also been operational for several decades.
- Option d (Imphal and New Delhi): Imphal does not currently have a broad-gauge rail connection to New Delhi via a Rajdhani Express service.
Which country became the world’s first country to grant citizenship to a robot?
A)
China
B)
Saudi Arabia
C)
Russia
D)
Japan
In October 2017, Saudi Arabia became the first country in the world to grant citizenship to a robot. The robot, named Sophia, was developed by Hanson Robotics. This event gained global attention as it raised significant legal and ethical questions regarding the rights and responsibilities of artificial intelligence.
- Option a (China): While China is a leader in AI and robotics, it has not granted citizenship to a robot.
- Option c (Russia): Russia has experimented with AI in government and military roles, but has not granted citizenship to a robot.
- Option d (Japan): Japan has a very high integration of robots in society and has granted 'legal status' or 'resident' types of recognition to some entities, but it was not the first to grant full citizenship.
The first Indian all- women crew sailing vessel flagged off on 10th September 2017 was
A)
INS Kalvari
B)
INS Mandovi
C)
INSV Tarini
D)
INS Brahmaputra
On September 10, 2017, the first all-women Indian crew sailed on the vessel INSV Tarini to attempt a non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. The crew consisted of six women officers from the Indian Navy. This mission was part of the 'Navika Sagar Parikrama' project.
Analysis of other options:
- INS Kalvari: A Scorpène-class attack submarine of the Indian Navy.
- INS Mandovi: A decommissioned missile boat of the Indian Navy.
- INS Brahmaputra: A Brahmaputra-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy.
Therefore, INSV Tarini is the only sailing vessel among the options and the specific vessel associated with the all-women crew mission of 2017.
India’s first smart tribal village Habbi has been inaugurated in which state on March 2017?
A)
Bihar
B)
Jammu & Kashmir
C)
Himachal Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh
Habbi smart tribal village was inaugurated in Himachal Pradesh.