General Knowledge Questions

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Adjure

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

This is the arresting and dominant fact about modern social discussion; that the quarrel is __________ merely about the difficulties, but about the aim. We agree about the evil; it is about the good that we should tear each ____________ eyes out. We all admit that a lazy aristocracy is a bad thing. We should not by ________ means all admit that an active aristocracy would be a good thing. We all feel angry with an irreligious priesthood; but some of us would _______ mad with disgust at a really religious one. Everyone is indignant if our army is weak, _____________ the people who would be even more indignant if it were strong.

In April 2017, N. K. Singh Committee recommended a fiscal deficit of how much percent of GDP by Financial Year 2022-23?

In which form is glucose stored in our body?

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: They feel that during their time, young boys and girls were better behaved, more obedient, and had greater respect for their elders.
Q: Young people on the other hand, feel that they are capable enough to learn on their own rather than lean heavily on the older generation for any guidance.
R: The people belonging to the older generation always wonder as to what has gone wrong with the new generation.
S: They feel that a lack of respect for the old will ruin and spell disaster for the young.

For each perfectly competitive firm in the long run

Who has been conferred with the 'ASSOCHAM Enterprise of the Century Award'?

Name the scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister and DRDO's DG (Missiles & Strategic Systems) who has won the first IEI-IEEE Award for Engineering Excellence - 2015 in recognition of his significant national contributions towards missiles and aerospace technologies.