Current Affairs Questions
Miscellaneous:
Yanomami Tribe
In which of the following two South American countries, Yanomami tribe is found?
A
Peru and Bolivia
B
Chile and Argentina
C
Brazil and Venezuela
D
Colombia and Ecuador
Bravery Awards
Consider the following statements:
- ParamVir Chakra is the highest-military award in India awarded for National bravery in the presence of enemy.
- Vir Chakra is the second-highest military decoration in India, awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in presence of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in air.
- Ashoka Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the ParamVir Chakra.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Ammonium Nitrate
Consider the following with reference to ammonium nitrate:
- In its pure form, ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a yellow, crystalline chemical which is insoluble in water.
- It is also the main component of the explosive composition known as ANFO — ammonium nitrate fuel oil.
- Ammonium nitrate is used in some instant cold packs, as its dissolution in water is highly endothermic.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
Axone Or Fermented Soya Bean
In which of the following northeastern state, ethnic cuisine- Axone or fermented soya bean is being prepared and eaten by tribal population across the state?
A
Manipur
B
Nagaland
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Tripura
"Industry" Status To Sports
Recently, which of the following northeastern state has accorded ‘industry’ status to sports?
A
Nagaland
B
Tripura
C
Meghalaya
D
Mizoram
Charan Paduka
Recently, which of the following state has launched an initiative Charan Paduka to help the migrant labour force?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Madhya Pradesh
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Consider the following statements with reference to Gopal Krishna Gokhale:
- In 1893, Gokhale became the Secretary of the Bombay Provincial Conference and in 1895, he served as the Joint Secretary of the INC along with Tilak.
- In 1905, he founded the Servants of India Society, which trained people to be selfless workers so they could work for the common good of the people.
- He launched the English weekly newspaper named The Hitavad (The people's paper) in 1911.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Only 1
B
2 and 3
C
Only 2
D
1, 2 and 3
Pulitzer Prize
Consider the following statements:
- Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 and has been awarded for the achievements in magazine, newspaper, online journalism, musical composition, and literature.
- The award is administered by Columbia University, USA.
Choose the correct answerer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Both 1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Statehood Day
Recently, two states celebrated their statehood on 1st May, 2020. Choose the states from the options given below:
A
Maharashtra and Gujarat
B
Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
C
Maharashtra and Karnataka
D
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Survey Of India
Consider the following statements:
- Survey of India is the National Survey and Mapping Organization of the country under the Department of Science & Technology.
- Headquartered at Dehradun (Uttarakhand), it has 18 Geo Spatial divisions ranging from the prediction of tides to aerial survey.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Yanomami Tribe
In which of the following two South American countries, Yanomami tribe is found?
A |
Peru and Bolivia
|
|
B |
Chile and Argentina
|
|
C |
Brazil and Venezuela
|
|
D |
Colombia and Ecuador
|
Bravery Awards
Consider the following statements:
- ParamVir Chakra is the highest-military award in India awarded for National bravery in the presence of enemy.
- Vir Chakra is the second-highest military decoration in India, awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in presence of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in air.
- Ashoka Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the ParamVir Chakra.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|
Ammonium Nitrate
Consider the following with reference to ammonium nitrate:
- In its pure form, ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a yellow, crystalline chemical which is insoluble in water.
- It is also the main component of the explosive composition known as ANFO — ammonium nitrate fuel oil.
- Ammonium nitrate is used in some instant cold packs, as its dissolution in water is highly endothermic.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|
Axone Or Fermented Soya Bean
In which of the following northeastern state, ethnic cuisine- Axone or fermented soya bean is being prepared and eaten by tribal population across the state?
A |
Manipur
|
|
B |
Nagaland
|
|
C |
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
D |
Tripura
|
"Industry" Status To Sports
Recently, which of the following northeastern state has accorded ‘industry’ status to sports?
A |
Nagaland
|
|
B |
Tripura
|
|
C |
Meghalaya
|
|
D |
Mizoram
|
Charan Paduka
Recently, which of the following state has launched an initiative Charan Paduka to help the migrant labour force?
A |
Maharashtra
|
|
B |
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
C |
Bihar
|
|
D |
Madhya Pradesh
|
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Consider the following statements with reference to Gopal Krishna Gokhale:
- In 1893, Gokhale became the Secretary of the Bombay Provincial Conference and in 1895, he served as the Joint Secretary of the INC along with Tilak.
- In 1905, he founded the Servants of India Society, which trained people to be selfless workers so they could work for the common good of the people.
- He launched the English weekly newspaper named The Hitavad (The people's paper) in 1911.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
Only 2
|
|
D |
1, 2 and 3
|
Pulitzer Prize
Consider the following statements:
- Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 and has been awarded for the achievements in magazine, newspaper, online journalism, musical composition, and literature.
- The award is administered by Columbia University, USA.
Choose the correct answerer from the codes given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
C |
Only 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Statehood Day
Recently, two states celebrated their statehood on 1st May, 2020. Choose the states from the options given below:
A |
Maharashtra and Gujarat
|
|
B |
Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
|
|
C |
Maharashtra and Karnataka
|
|
D |
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
|
Survey Of India
Consider the following statements:
- Survey of India is the National Survey and Mapping Organization of the country under the Department of Science & Technology.
- Headquartered at Dehradun (Uttarakhand), it has 18 Geo Spatial divisions ranging from the prediction of tides to aerial survey.
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|