This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which union minister has launched “Skills for life, Save a life” initiative to promote skill development in the health sector? Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture? Which state government has launched Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna (BBY) for farmers? Who has been sworn-in as the new Prime minister of Nepal? M Venkaiah Naidu has been sworn-in as 13th Vice President of India. He hails from which state? Which of the following is correct about a rupee coin in India? The Losar Festival has started in which region of Jammu and Kashmir? The treaty of Seringapatnam was between Cornwallis and ______ Who destroyed the Nalanda University in 1202 AD ? Who among the following is associated with Subsidiary Alliance? GK quiz set 918 – beginner level general knowledge multiple choice questions to get instant feedback of your preparation. GK quiz for Indian competitive exams.
Which union minister has launched “Skills for life, Save a life” initiative to promote skill development in the health sector?
  1. Maneka Gandhi
  2. Narendra Modi
  3. J P Nadda
  4. M. Venkaiah Naidu

Correct answer is option C i.e. J P Nadda
Explanation:
J P Nadda, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, has launched “Skill for Life, Save a Life” initiative in New Delhi to promote skill development in the health sector. The purpose of the initiative is to upscale the quality and quantity of trained professionals in the healthcare system. Under this initiative various courses are planned in specific competencies for healthcare professionals as well as for general public.
Which among the following is the hallmark feature of the Dravida style of temple architecture?
  1. Shikhara
  2. Gopuram
  3. Vimana
  4. Mandapa

Correct answer is option C

Which state government has launched Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna (BBY) for farmers?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Jharkhand
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Himachal Pradesh

Correct answer is option C i.e. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has launched the ambitious ‘Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojna’ for the farmers of the state at the Krishi Upaj Mandi in Khurai, Sagar. The scheme has launched as a guarantee to ensure reasonable prices to the farmers for their agriculture produces. To get benefits of the scheme, the farmers are required to sell their crops in the mandi and obtain a receipt for the same. As per the scheme, the government will provide subsidy and loan ranging from Rs 10 lakhs to two crores to the farmers willing to invest in industries. In addition, the state government has approved a web of irrigation projects across the Sagar District which will cover 96-hectare fields.

Who has been sworn-in as the new Prime minister of Nepal?
  1. Bam Bahadur Kunwar
  2. Sher Bahadur Deuba
  3. Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah
  4. Kirti Nidhi Bista

Correct answer is option B i.e. Sher Bahadur Deuba
Explanation:
Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Nepali Congress President, has been sworn-in as the new Prime minister of Nepal at Rashtrpati Bhawan in Kathmandu, Nepal. Deuba has taken the charge of prime minister for the 4th time. He first became PM in 1995 and later in 2001 and 2004. The 2017 Election for new prime minister was held due to resignation by the CPN (Maoist Centre) Chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal from the post of prime minister. Dahal had resigned on May 24 as per the power sharing understanding with the coalition partner Nepali Congress.

M Venkaiah Naidu has been sworn-in as 13th Vice President of India. He hails from which state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Tamil Nady
  4. Karnataka

Correct answer is option A i.e. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:

M Venkaiah Naidu, the former Union Minister, has been sworn-in as 13th Vice President of India on August 11, 2017. He has been administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a special function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. He was born on 1st July 1949 at Chavatapalem, in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. Before being elected to the second highest constitutional post of the country, Mr Naidu has held several positions and carried his successful political career during his three decade long public life. He has served as national president of BJP from 2002 to 2004. In the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government, he was the Union Cabinet Minister for Rural Development. In present Narendra Modi led government, Naidu served as the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Parliamentary Affairs and Information and Broadcasting.

Which of the following is correct about a rupee coin in India?

  1. Its face value is higher than its metallic value
  2. Its metallic value is higher than its face value
  3. the metallic value and face value are equal
  4. none of the above

Correct answer is option A i.e. Its face value is higher than its metallic value

The Losar Festival has started in which region of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Baramulla
  2. Kathua
  3. Anantnag
  4. Ladakh

Correct answer is option D i.e. Ladakh
Explanation:

The festival of Losar has started in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir on December 19, 2017 to mark the Tibetan New Year. The celebrations will continue for 3 to 9 days in different parts of Ladakh. The fest is regarded as the most important socio-religious event in Ladakh. Because of several ancient ritual performances and traditional events during the celebrations, it has now turned into one of major events for visitors in winter. It is celebrated by making symbolic meals and offerings. Houses are decorated with good luck signs. Prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places to welcome the new year. Thus, Losar Festival is an important festival in winter months.

The treaty of Seringapatnam was between Cornwallis and ______
  1. Haider Ali
  2. Chand Bibi
  3. Tipu Sultan
  4. Nizam of Hyderabad

Correct answer is
option C
Who destroyed the Nalanda University in 1202 AD ?
  1. Muhammad Ghori
  2. Bakhtiyar Khalji
  3. Mahmud of Ghazni
  4. Qutbuddin Aibak

Correct answer is option B
Who among the following is associated with Subsidiary Alliance?
  1. a)Robert Clive
  2. b)Hastings
  3. c)Wellesley
  4. d)Dalhousie

Correct answer is option C