General Knowledge Questions

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

A short story with a moral.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: The word ‘media’ is derived from the word medium, signifying mode or carrier.
Q: Media is intended to reach and address a large target group or audience.
R: In today’s world, media becomes as essential as our daily needs.
S: The word was first used in respect of books and newspapers i.e. print media and with the advent of technology, media now encompasses television, movies, radio
and internet.

What does 'GIFT' stand for?

Which organisation officially launched the International Year of the Period Table of Chemical Elements?

Which Indian states celebrating their Statehood Day on 21st Jan?

Name the first country to launch world's first 6G satellite named 'UESTC' satellite (Star Era - 12) with an aim to test communications from space?

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech.  Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

“Are you going to eat with us?” he asked.

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

A substance that has no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs.