Common General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams

NEW Common General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams
Q :  

The Commonwealth Games 2018 were held at which of the following places?

(A) Gold coast

(B) Edinburgh

(C) Victoria

(D) Kuala Lumpur


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games, was an international multi-sport event for the members of the commonwealth that were held at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia between 4 & 15 April 2018. There were 18 sports categories. Country Medal Position Australia 198 1st England 132 2nd India 66 3rd In the 2018 Commonwealth Games, India won a total of 66 medals. Gold - 26 Silver - 20 Bronze - 20


Q :  

The Appropriation Bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on ________.

(A) March 24, 2022

(B) February 20, 2022

(C) April 20, 2022

(D) May 10, 2022


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The government cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India till the implementation of the appropriation bill. As per Article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.


Q :  

For how many days is the Hornbill festival held?

(A) 5

(B) 10

(C) 15

(D) 20


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Hornbill Festival, which is called the 'Festivals of Festivals', is a 10-day annual cultural fest of Nagaland that showcases the rich and diverse Naga ethnicity through folk dances, traditional music, local cuisine, handicraft, art workshops, etc.


Q :  

Which Indian budget introduced a statement highlighting the gender sensitivities of the budgetary allocations?

(A) 2008-09

(B) 2010-11

(C) 2005-06

(D) 2001-02


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Gender Budget Statement was first introduced in Budget 2005-06. On the basis of the information furnished by the Ministries/ Departments, the Gender Budget Statement is prepared. This Statement indicates, in two parts, the budget provisions for schemes that are substantially meant for the benefit of women.


Q :  

The proposed Rowlett Act of 1919 allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for________.

(A) Two years

(B) Six months

(C) Two months

(D) One year


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Rowlatt Act 1919 gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities and allowed the detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.


Q :  

Write the name, of who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in June 2022.

(A) Nitin Gupta

(B) Nidhi Chibber

(C) Ashish Jha

(D) M Jagadesh Kumar


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the re- appointment of Shri Nitin Gupta as Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), on contract basis, with effect from 01.10.


Q :  

What does the letter ‘M’ stand for in the MRTP Act 1969?

(A) Monopolistic

(B) Monopolies

(C) Multi

(D) Monopoly


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct answer is Monopolies.Key Points. Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices is how MRTP is officially referred to. The MRTP act in India went into effect on June 1st, 1970, after the MRTP bill was enacted in 1969.


Q :  

In which season is Sarhul celebrated in Jharkhand?

(A) Spring

(B) Autumn

(C) Monsoon

(D) Winter


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Sarhul is celebrated during spring season and the Saal trees get new flowers on their branches. It is a worship of the village deity who is considered to be the protector of the tribes.


Q :  

Which of the following events was conducted by the Ministry of Ayush, GoI to mark the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2022?

(A) Yoga Mahotsav

(B) Yoga Utsav

(C) Yoga Sutra

(D) Yoga Umang


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Yoga Mahotsav was conducted by the Ministry of Ayush, GoI to mark the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2022.


Q :  

Who among the following launched the Scheme “SHRESTHA” for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas?

(A) Virendra Kumar

(B) Piyush Goel

(C) Vijay Goel

(D) P P Chaudhary


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Virendra Kumar launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA” for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas.


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