General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Bombay Stock Exchange is the ______ stock exchange of Asia.
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Answer : 1. "First"
Explanation :
1. Bombay Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in Asia, and also the tenth oldest stock exchange in the world.
2. The Bombay Stock Exchange became the first stock exchange in India to issue commodity derivative contracts in gold and silver.
Q: Which of the following states has launched the scheme named 'Kalaignar Magalir 'Urimai Thittam'?
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Answer : 2. "Tamil Nadu"
Explanation :
1. Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam Scheme is the flagship socio-economic welfare scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
2. It will launch on 15 September 2023.
3. The main objective behind starting this scheme is to empower women economically so that their livelihood and standard of living improves.
Q: Who has been honoured with France's “Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” award?
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Answer : 2. "Rahul Mishra"
Explanation :
Recently, Rahul Mishra was honoured with France's “Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” award.
Q: What has been done by changing the name of Udhampur railway station in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Answer : 3. "Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station"
Explanation :
1. Udhampur Railway Station renamed Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station.
2. Northern Railway has issued a notification to change the name of 'Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station' in honour of the brave army man.
3. Captain Tushar Mahajan was born on May 25, 1987 in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
Q: Who has recently been appointed to the post of Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre?
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Answer : 1. "Vivek Bhasin"
Explanation :
1. Senior nuclear scientist Vivek Bhasin has taken charge as the Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).
2. Was appointed as Secretary, the Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman, the Atomic Energy Commission earlier this year.
Q: What were the social classes in the Vedic period known as?
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Answer : 1. "Varnas"
Explanation :
Explanation: Varnas were the four main social classes in the Vedic period, which later evolved into the caste system.
Q: Which state government approved the service sector policy in September 2023?
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Answer : 1. "Uttarakhand"
Explanation :
1. The Service Sector Policy has been made under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami.
2. Through this policy, a target has been set to create 20 lakh employment opportunities and skill development of 10 lakh workers in Uttarakhand.
Q: When was “PM Vishwakarma Yojana” launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
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Answer : 3. "17 September 2023"
Explanation :
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti on 17 September.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched this scheme with his vision to provide support and skills to the people engaged in traditional crafts.
3. The Central Government will spend Rs 13,000 crore on this scheme.

