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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
  • Category of Competitive Exams
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The tennis star, ___ was provisionally suspended after testing positive for banned drugs during Australian open 2016.

A) Maria Sharapova B) Serena Williams
C) Ana Ivanovic D) Andy Murray
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Maria Sharapova

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Who wrote the book 'Two Fates - The Story of My Divorce', which is a parody of Chetan Bhagat's 'Two States - The Story of My Marriage'?

A) Namita Gokhale B) Judy Balan
C) Swati Kaushal D) Arundati Roy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Judy Balan

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Which country won the first cricket world cup?

A) New Zealand B) West Indies
C) England D) Australia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) West Indies

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Which of the following organisation has approved a $25-30 billion commitment plan for India for the 2019-22 period? 

A) United Nations  B) World Bank 
C) UNCTAD  D) New Development Bank 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) World Bank 

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The World Bank Group (WBG) has approved a $25-30 billion commitment plan for India for the 201922 period. The new Country Partnership Framework (CPF), endorsed by the WBG board of executive directors focuses on the development priorities of the country - resource efficient and inclusive growth, job creation and building its human capital. The WBG institution comprises of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).

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Which of the following can do more work?

A) A rotating wheel B) A moving bullet
C) A speeding stone D) A raised hammer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A moving bullet

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Which of the following is a tsunami warning sign?

A) Stormy weather B) Hailstorm
C) Water falling back quickly from the beach D) Pets acting strangely
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Water falling back quickly from the beach

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The 'Father of Indian Space Program' is

A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul kalam B) Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai
C) Dr. K. Kasturirangan D) Prof. Satish Dhawan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai

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On 3 January 2018, Lok Sabha passed Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to permit construction in ‘Prohibited areas’ for ______.

 

A) Private Purposes B) Public Purposes
C) Both public and private Purposes D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Public Purposes

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