This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which country to host 2017 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? Who has become the first Indian woman to be conferred with the Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship? During the rule of the Satavahanas, IndiaWhich one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Who was elected the President of Indian National Congress in the Surat Session 1907 famous for Surat Split? Which committee has been constituted by the Haryana Government to resolve the problem of those agitating for reservation and other issues of the state? Kumarsambhavam describes the story of the birth of:Who was the founder of Kanva dynasty? Which country is hosting the 2nd annual meeting of New Development Bank (NDB)? Who among the following authors is known for his satires exposing the evils of contemporary society ? GK quiz set 638 – general knowledge questions answers UPSC exam to further enhance your general awareness and help you get your goals. Practice makes a man perfect so practice well.
Which country to host 2017 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- Tajikistan
- Kyrgyzstan
Correct answer is option A i.e. Kazakhstan
Explanation:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 8-9, 2017. In this summit, India and Pakistan will become full members of the organization. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organisation which was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is mainly aimed at military cooperation between the members and involves intelligence- sharing, counter-terrorism operations in Central Asia. Afghanistan, Belarus, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan have observer status.
Explanation:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 8-9, 2017. In this summit, India and Pakistan will become full members of the organization. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organisation which was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by the leaders of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is mainly aimed at military cooperation between the members and involves intelligence- sharing, counter-terrorism operations in Central Asia. Afghanistan, Belarus, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan have observer status.
Who has become the first Indian woman to be conferred with the Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship?
- Shikha Sharma
- Usha Ananthasubramanian
- Arundhati Bhattacharya
- Chanda Kochhar
Correct answer is option D i.e. Chanda Kochhar
Explanation:
Chanda Kochhar, the chairman of ICICI Bank, has become the first Indian woman to be conferred with the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship from the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington DC on May 10, 2017. With this, she has joined the league of former Indian recipients– former President and space scientist APJ Abdul Kalam and IT honcho Narayana Murthy. The annual award was instituted in 1998 by the prestigious Wilson Center to felicitate individuals whose actions and accomplishments, either in their careers or through service.
Explanation:
Chanda Kochhar, the chairman of ICICI Bank, has become the first Indian woman to be conferred with the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Corporate Citizenship from the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington DC on May 10, 2017. With this, she has joined the league of former Indian recipients– former President and space scientist APJ Abdul Kalam and IT honcho Narayana Murthy. The annual award was instituted in 1998 by the prestigious Wilson Center to felicitate individuals whose actions and accomplishments, either in their careers or through service.
During the rule of the Satavahanas, India
- had trade relations with countries of South East Asia
- had trade relations with western countries of Asia and Europe
- had trade relations only with Afghanistan and China trade.
- did not have overseas trade.
Correct answer is option B
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- Waren Hastings — The Battle of Plassey
- Lord Cornwallis — The Permanent Settlement of Bengal
- Lord Wellesley — The Prohibition of Sati
- Lord Dalhousie — Local self-Government
Correct answer is option B
Who was elected the President of Indian National Congress in the Surat Session 1907 famous for Surat Split?
- Dr. Rash Bihari Ghosh
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- Pherozeshah Mehta
Correct answer is option A i.e. Dr. Rash Bihari Ghosh
Explanation:
Explanation:
The growing differences between the Moderates and the Extremists came at Surat Session 1907,when against the wishes of Extremists who preferred Lala Lajpat Rai to be the President ; Dr. Rash Bihari Ghosh was elected as the Congress President. The Extremists left the Congress. Result was the Congress remained under the control of the Moderates.
Which committee has been constituted by the Haryana Government to resolve the problem of those agitating for reservation and other issues of the state?
- D S Dhesi committee
- P K Lahoti committee
- H S Juneja committee
- M P Kaur committee
Correct answer is option A i.e. D S Dhesi committee
Explanation:
The Haryana government has recently constituted a 5-member to resolve the problems of those agitating for reservation and other issues in the state. The committee will be headed by Chief Secretary D S Dhesi. As stated by the government, any organization, section of the society or an individual could submit their viewpoint and suggestions to the committee in writing or orally. The committee will try its best to resolve their issues under the ambit of the Constitution and different decisions and directions given by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in this regard.
Explanation:
The Haryana government has recently constituted a 5-member to resolve the problems of those agitating for reservation and other issues in the state. The committee will be headed by Chief Secretary D S Dhesi. As stated by the government, any organization, section of the society or an individual could submit their viewpoint and suggestions to the committee in writing or orally. The committee will try its best to resolve their issues under the ambit of the Constitution and different decisions and directions given by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in this regard.
Kumarsambhavam describes the story of the birth of:
- Kartikeya
- Pradyamna
- Abhimanyu
- Sanatkumara
Correct answer is option A
Who was the founder of Kanva dynasty?
- Vasumitra
- Bhumimitra
- Vasudeva
- Devabhuti
Correct answer is option C
Which country is hosting the 2nd annual meeting of New Development Bank (NDB)?
- China
- Brazil
- South Africa
- India
Correct answer is option D i.e. India
Explanation:
The 2nd annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) has started in New Delhi on March 31, 2017 with a focus on building a sustainable future. The Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is also the NDB Governor for India will deliver the address. Other speakers include NDB President K V Kamath, Minister of Finance of China among others. In the 3-day meeting, 5 MOUs are likely to be signed by NDB one each with European Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (
AIIB), Eurasian Development Bank and International Investment Bank. Apart from this, the two seminars will be held on Financing Sustainable Development and Urban Planning and Sustainable Infrastructure Development.
Explanation:
The 2nd annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) has started in New Delhi on March 31, 2017 with a focus on building a sustainable future. The Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is also the NDB Governor for India will deliver the address. Other speakers include NDB President K V Kamath, Minister of Finance of China among others. In the 3-day meeting, 5 MOUs are likely to be signed by NDB one each with European Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (
AIIB), Eurasian Development Bank and International Investment Bank. Apart from this, the two seminars will be held on Financing Sustainable Development and Urban Planning and Sustainable Infrastructure Development.
Who among the following authors is known for his satires exposing the evils of contemporary society ?
- Ksemendra
- Pravarsena
- Sriharsa
- Visakhadutta
Correct answer is option A i.e. Ksemendra
Explanation:
Explanation:
Kshemendra was a Kashmirian poet of the 11th century, writing in Sanskrit.In his most of the works like ‘Kalavilas’, ‘Narma Mala’ describes the inner weakness of man and society and the corrupt official machinery of those times.In his one of the work ‘Samaya Matrika’ ,he depicted super seductress ‘Kankali’ character By depicting it ,he wishes to reform the degradation in the society. In short Ksemendra had chosen the vehicle of satire.
