This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which union minister has launched IT modernisation project “DARPAN” to improve level of postal services for rural customers? Who united all the Sikhs and founded a kingdom in the Punjab? Who addressed Gandhiji as the “Father of the Nation” for the first time? The invention of “swarm intelligence” has been possible because of which of the following branches of science? Who has won the Sportsman of the Year award at the first edition of Indian Sports Honours (ISH-2017)? What is the theme of 2017 World Youth Skills Day (WYSD)? Maulana Abul Kalam Azad started an urdu weekly, the Al-Hilal in 1912, but on its being banned by the Government, he founded the Al-Balagh in____Which volcano is called the “light pillar of Mediterranean sea”? Who has won the 8th MCC – S R Subramaniam Memorial ITF Futures Men’s singles tennis championship? What was the number of districts in Bombay Presidency? GK quiz set 1042 – general knowledge questions government jobs to help you get a better job by cracking the exam. Daily practice will improve your skills.

Which union minister has launched IT modernisation project “DARPAN” to improve level of postal services for rural customers?

  1. Narendra Modi
  2. D. V. Sadananda Gowda
  3. Narendra Singh Tomar
  4. Manoj Sinha

Correct answer is option D i.e. Manoj Sinha
Explanation:

Manoj Sinha, the union minister of communications, has launched project “DARPAN – The Digital Advancement of Rural Post Office for A New India” in New Delhi on December 21, 2017. The project has an outlay of Rs 1400 crore and intends to provide a low power technology solution to each Branch Postmaster (BPM). This will enable each of approximately 1.29 lakhs branch post offices to improve service delivery. DARPAN offers core banking services to the account holders. The project will improve the quality of service, add value to services and achieve financial inclusion of un-banked rural population. It is targeted to complete the project by March 2018.

Who united all the Sikhs and founded a kingdom in the Punjab?
  1. Guru Nanak
  2. Guru Gobind Singh
  3. Maharaja Ranjit Singh
  4. Guru Teg Bahadur

Correct answer is option C
Who addressed Gandhiji as the “Father of the Nation” for the first time?
  1. Subhash Chandra Bose
  2. Rabindranath Tagore
  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  4. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct answer is option A
The invention of “swarm intelligence” has been possible because of which of the following branches of science?
  1. Phenology
  2. Phrenology
  3. Bionomics
  4. Bionics

Correct answer is option D i.e. Bionics
Explanation:
Phenology is the study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events and how these are influenced by seasonal and interannual variations in climate, as well as habitat factors. Phrenology is primarily focused on measurements of the human skull, based on the concept that the brain is the organ of the mind, and that certain brain areas have localized, specific functions or modules. Bionomics is the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment. Bionics is the application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology.

Who has won the Sportsman of the Year award at the first edition of Indian Sports Honours (ISH-2017)?

  1. Virat Kohli
  2. Pankaj Advani
  3. Ravichandran Ashwin
  4. Kidambi Srikanth

Correct answer is option D i.e. Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation:

Ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, who won four Super Series titles in 2017, has won the Sportsman of the Year award at the first edition of Indian Sports Honours (ISH) in Mumbai on November 27, 2017. Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu was the Sportswoman of the Year award in the individual sport category. In the Team Sport category. Ravichandran Ashwin, who has became the fastest bowler to reach ‘Club 300’ in Test cricket, was awarded Sportsman of the Year award while women’s cricket team skipper Mithali Raj was awarded Sportswoman of the Year award. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team, which ended as runners-up in the ICC Women’s World Cup, were named as the Team of the Year. The ISH is an initiative partnered by India skipper Virat Kohli and Sanjiv Goenka, in line with their vision to support the development of Indian sports.

What is the theme of 2017 World Youth Skills Day (WYSD)?
  1. Skills for Youth
  2. Skills Development for Peace
  3. Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment
  4. Skills for the Future of Work

Correct answer is option D i.e. Skills for the Future of Work
Explanation:
The World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is observed every year on July 15 to raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development. The 2017 theme is “Skills for the Future of Work”.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad started an urdu weekly, the Al-Hilal in 1912, but on its being banned by the Government, he founded the Al-Balagh in____
  1. 1913
  2. 1914
  3. 1915
  4. 1916

Correct answer is option A

Which volcano is called the “light pillar of Mediterranean sea”?

  1. Mount Barbaro
  2. Mount Etna
  3. Strombli
  4. Mount Vesuvius

Correct answer is option C i.e. Strombli
Explanation:

Mt Stromboli is an active volcano located in Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy. It is known as the “Lighthouse of the Mediterranean”.

Who has won the 8th MCC – S R Subramaniam Memorial ITF Futures Men’s singles tennis championship?

  1. Sriram Balaji
  2. Sumit Nagal
  3. Ronak Manuja
  4. Vijayant Malik

Correct answer is option B i.e. Sumit Nagal
Explanation:

Sumit Nagal of India has won th
e 8th MCC – S R Subramaniam Memorial ITF Futures Men’s tennis championship on September 10, 2017. Nagal defeated Colin van Beem of Netherlands in the singles final by 6-3, 6-0 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Nagal received $2,160 and 18 ITF points for the victory while van Beem received $1272 AND 12 ITF points.

What was the number of districts in Bombay Presidency?

  1. 23
  2. 24
  3. 25
  4. 26

Correct answer is option D i.e. 26