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What is General Knowledge?

The public knowledge communicated by a range of non-specialist masses encompassing a wide subject range. General erudition: knowledge of many things.


What does General Knowledge talk about?

Knowledge about anything, anyone, anyplace in the universe. General acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation. General knowledge is also moderately associated with verbal ability, though only weakly or not at all with numerical and spatial ability.


Why is General Knowledge Needed?

There are studies that found General Knowledge can predict exam results. The study examined personality predictors &cognitive ability in student's exam performance which found General knowledge was positively related with overall exam results.


Where we need General Knowledge?

  • Bank Exams
  • Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
  • LIC / GIC Examinations
  • Railway Examinations
  • Defense Examinations
  • UPSC Examinations
  • COMPETITIVE EXAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
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Eat right movement was launched by FSSAI selected whom as it's brand ambassador? 

A)  MS Dhoni  B) Virat Kohli 
C)  Rajkummar Rao  D) Amitabh Bachchan 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  Rajkummar Rao 

Explanation:

FSSAI, in collaboration with the Health Ministry, is also set to launch the first-of-its-kind TV campaign starring actor Rajkummar Rao to encourage consumers to make small behavioural changes and choose safe and healthier food options. The campaign's tagline is Eat Right Movement-Aaj Se Thoda Kam. 

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Which of the following bank has launched ‘Project Nishchay’ in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround program and improve financial performance.

A) HDFC B) IDBI
C) HSBC D) SBI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IDBI

Explanation:

IDBI Bank has launched ‘Project Nishchay’ in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround program and improve financial performance. BCG will assist us to identify areas for cost containment and revenue maximization leading to sustainable growth and profitability of the Bank.

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In December 2015, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover found the presence of ____, which will help scientists learn about the ancient wet environment.

A) Magnesium B) Cadmium
C) Silica D) Calcium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Silica

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With which country’s university Indian Railways has signed an agreement for Dedicated Freight Corridor?

A) Japan B) Canada
C) Australia D) South Korea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Australia

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

 

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

 

A) Zealot B) Mezzo
C) Medial   D) Betwixt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Zealot

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In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) imunize B) immunaize
C) imunaize D) immunize
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) immunize

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Golden Quadrilateral Project for the development of National Highways was initiated by

A) P V Narasimha Rao B) I K Gujral
C) Manmohan Singh D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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Name the platform used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanaggira Empire.

A) Mahanavami Dibba B) Lotus Mahal
C) Hazara Rama D) Virupaksha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mahanavami Dibba

Explanation:

Dasara Dibba or the Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri. It was here where the King of Vijayanagar used to celebrate the festival of Dasara (Dussehra)

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