General Awareness Practice Question and Answer

Q: The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record speed of 1,260 meters per minute is set to be installed in ___________. 1438 0

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    Japan
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    Spain
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    China
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    Italy
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Answer : 3. "China"
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Answer: C) China Explanation: The world's fastest elevator that can operate at a record speed of 1,260 meters per minute is set to be installed in a skyscraper complex in China. The elevator has various safety features including brake equipment that uses materials with high heat resistance. Apart from this, the elevator can absorb vibration during the high-speed operation to make the ride comfortable.

Q: Who is the new president of News Broadcasters Association (NB 1438 0

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    for 2017-18 ? A) Barun Das
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    K. V. L Narayan Rao
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    Ashok Venkatramani
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    A) Barun Das B) K. V. L Narayan Rao C) Ashok Venkatramani D)
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Answer : 4. "A) Barun Das B) K. V. L Narayan Rao C) Ashok Venkatramani D)"
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Answer: D) Rajat Sharma Explanation: India TV chairman and editor-in- chief Rajat Sharma will be the new president of the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) for 2017-18.

Q: State-run NTPC has set up first electric vehicle charging business and charging stations in __________. 1437 0

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    Bangalore
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    Chennai
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    Mumbai
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    New Delhi
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Answer : 4. "New Delhi"
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Answer: D) New Delhi Explanation: State-run NTPC said the company has forayed into electric vehicle charging business and has set up first such charging stations at its offices in Delhi and Noida. Adding that the move will push demand for electric vehicles, an official said, "The main objective in setting up the charging points is to be part of promoting clean energy transportation."

Q: Which country has built the world's largest amphibian aircraft ? 1434 0

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    Japan
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    Russia
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    China
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    India
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Answer : 3. "China"
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Answer: C) China Explanation: China's amphibian aircraft, which is stated to be the world's largest, has successfully passed engine tests and is expected to make its maiden flight in the first half of the year 2017.

Q: The First Indian city to get " Electric Radio Cabs " is ? 1432 0

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    Goa
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    Delhi
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    Hyderabad
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    Nagpur
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Answer : 4. "Nagpur"
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Answer: D) Nagpur Explanation: With India's pledge to go all electric by 2030, Nagpur will be the first city in the country to adopt electric cabs as the country moves a step closer to its goal. The pilot project will see around 200 e-cabs in Nagpur with the local body to provide for the charging stations across the city. Currently, Mahindra and Honda are few of the car-manufacturers who have electric and hybrid vehicles in their line-up. We do hope that the situation changes, as hybrid and electric vehicles will help in the growing pollution in India. Countries such as France, Netherland and Belgium have already started to adopt electric and hybrid vehicles.

Q: What was the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2017 ? 1431 0

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    A Step Towards Digital World
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    Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust
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    A smart Digital Consumers
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    A Tradition of Trust With Consumers
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Answer : 2. "Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust"
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Answer: B) Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day is being observed today (15 March 2017) which is an awareness day and theme for this year is 'Building a Digital World Consumers can trust'.

Q: Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant? 1428 0

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    Acid rain
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    SO2
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    CO2
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    Dust particles
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Answer : 1. "Acid rain"
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Answer: A) Acid rain Explanation: Secondary pollutants include ozone, which is formed when hydrocarbons (HC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) combine in the presence of sunlight.   Whereas Primary pollutant are those pollutants that are directly emitted from their sources, like CO2, CO, SO2 as these gases are directly emitted form burning of fossil fuels.   Acid rain, which is formed when sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides react with water, sulfuric acid etc.   Hence, Acidrain is a secondary air pollutant.

Q: India's first National Defence University is being established in 1426 1

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    Gurgaon
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    Hissar
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    Panipat
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    Ambala
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Answer : 1. "Gurgaon"
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Answer: A) Gurgaon Explanation:

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