Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. NREGA stands for:-
Options- A. National Revenue Engagement Guarantee Association
- B. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
- C. National Rural Employment Guarantee Association
- D. National Revenue Employment Guarantee Act Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Explanation:
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (NREGA later renamed as the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act", MGNREGA), is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'.
- 2. Karrar is the unmanned bomber aircraft of:-
Options- A. Iraq
- B. Iran
- C. Turkey
- D. Pakistan Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Iran
Explanation:
The Karrar unmanned combat air vehicle produced for the military of Iran.
- 3. Which State Government has recently abolished "agriculture income tax"
Options- A. Karnataka
- B. Rajasthan
- C. Bihar
- D. Asssam Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Karnataka
- 4. Which of the following voted for Brexit in June 2016?
Options- A. England and Scotland
- B. England and Wales
- C. Scotland and Northern Ireland
- D. Wales and Northern Ireland Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: England and Wales
Explanation:
The decision by the electorate was to "Leave the European Union" which won by a majority of 1,269,501 votes (3.78%) over those who had voted in favour of "Remain a member of the European Union" with England and Wales voting to "Leave" whilst Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to "Remain".
- 5. Which one of the following statements with regard to the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India is not correct?
Options- A. It was inserted by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951.
- B. The Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule shall become void on the ground that it violates a fundamental right in Part III of the Constitution.
- C. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review of an Act included in the Ninth Schedule on the doctrine of basic structure.
- D. The appropriate Legislature can repeal or amend an Act specified in the Ninth Schedule Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: The Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule shall become void on the ground that it violates a fundamental right in Part III of the Constitution.
Explanation:
Ninth Schedule says that the article mentioned in this are immune from judicial review. It is for the larger good of the society, the government cannot be challenged in the court for his actions. Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by First Constitutional Amendment, 1951.In a landmark ruling on 11th January 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that all laws (including those in the Ninth Schedule) would be open to judicial review, if they violated the basic structure of the Constitution.
- 6. Which of the following are the core functions of the United Nations multidimensional peace keeping operations? 1. Stabilization 2. Peace consolidation 3. To extend support to a losing State in a war. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1,2 and 3
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1 and 2 only Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Peacekeeping is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many configurations. There are currently 14 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on four continents.Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.
UN Peacekeeping operations assist in moving state out of conflict towards peace but doesn?t assist a losing state in war.
- 7. What is the literal meaning of the term "Quo-Warranto"?
Options- A. We command
- B. To forbid
- C. By what authority (or) warrant
- D. None of these Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: By what authority (or) warrant
- 8. Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death of lions in Gir National Park?
Options- A. Canine Distemper Virus
- B. Nipah Virus
- C. Hendra Virus
- D. Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Canine Distemper Virus
Explanation:
canine distemper may have been responsible for the death of four lions even as two more deaths were reported in Gir, taking the death toll to 23 since September 12.Canine distemper is a viral disease that impacts a large number of wild animals including cats and dogs.
- 9. The 11th BRICS in 2019 will be hosted by
Options- A. China
- B. Russia
- C. Brazil
- D. India Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Brazil
Explanation:
The 2019 BRICS summit is the eleventh annual BRICS summit, an international relations conference attended by the heads of state or heads of government of the five-memberstates Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the third time Brazil has hosted the summit after the 2014 summit.
- 10. Under the framework of the new partnership with which country, Victory University will help India to Establish a National Sports University?
Options- A. Portugal
- B. Australia
- C. Vietnam
- D. USA Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Australia
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