General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

Welcome to the General Knowledge Section of Free Time Learning. As we are aware General Knowledge (GK) is a very important area in all the competitive exams held in the country. Nowadays, a good knowledge of general awareness is very important in clearing any competitive and government recruitment examinations.

These General Knowledge Question are very important and usefull to UPSC, IAS/PCS, UPPSC, IBPS, SBI, RBI, SSC, CGL, Railway, APPSC, TSPSC, KPSC, TNPSC, TPSC, UPPSC, MPSC, RPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, UKPSC, MPSC, and other competitive exams.

1 .

The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) that has been tested for hot and high weather conditions, is developed by which organisation?

Bharat Electronics Limited

New Space India Limited

Defence Research and Development Organisation

Hindustan Aeronautical Limited

Correct Answer : Hindustan Aeronautical Limited

The Hindustan Aeronautical Limited-HAL’s indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has successfully demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas.

The helicopter also demonstrated its payload capability in Siachen glacier. The Army version of LUH is to be presented for Initial Operational Clearance.

Published On : July 5, 2021

2 .

Which Indian Armed Force signed a contract with a private company to procure high-altitude SWITCH Drones, for USD 20 mn?

Indian Coast Guard

Indian Air Force

Indian Army

Indian Navy

Correct Answer : Indian Army

The Indian Army has signed a contract with ideaForge to procure the high-altitude version of SWITCH unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The UAVs, also called as Drones are expected to be delivered to the Indian Army within a year, at a cost of approximately USD 20 million. ideaForge is a Mumbai-based private company, which has been working on Research and Product Development.

Published On : July 5, 2021

3 .

What type of missile is VL- SRSAM?

Surface to Surface Missile

Surface to Air Missile

Air to Air Missile

Intercontinental Missile

Correct Answer : Surface to Air Missile

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted two launches of VL- SRSAM: Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile.

This missile has been specially designed by the DRDO for deployment in Indian Navy. This missile has been developed to combat various aerial threats at close ranges.

Published On : July 5, 2021

4 .

Which Indian Armed Force is training its non-medical personnel to function as ‘Battlefield nursing assistants (BFNA)’?

Indian Army

Indian Air Force

Indian Navy

Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : Indian Navy

The Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy recently announced that it has started providing training to its non-medical personnel to function as Battlefield nursing assistants due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.

In times of mass medical emergencies like wars, Battlefield nursing assistants play a significant role in assisting the frontline medical teams. All medical personnel from the armed forces who have retired in the last two years are also being called back to work.

Published On : July 5, 2021

5 .

The Indian Army has issued RFI to procure how many Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles?

2000

1930

1750

1400

Correct Answer : 1750

The Indian Army on Thursday issued the Request for Information (RFI) to finalise the specifications for acquiring 1750 Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles (FICV) under the Make in India initiative to destroy enemy tanks and carry troops, the Army said in a statement.

Published On : July 5, 2021

6 .

What is the name of the anti-tank guided Nag missile, test fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation?

Dhruvastra

Mareech

Hope

Abhimanyu

Correct Answer : Dhruvastra

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted its flight trials of the anti-tank guided Nag Missile (HELINA). The Missile is called now as ‘Dhruvastra’. DRDO conducted the trials at Interim Test Range, Balasore, Odisha, without helicopter. The land version of this missile is available for integration with the Nag missile carrier (NAMICA). After trials, this can be fired from ‘Dhruv’ and ‘Rudra’ helicopters.

Published On : July 5, 2021

7 .

The first batch of Rafael Fighter Jets are to be inducted into which squadron of IAF?

Squadron 52 – Dragons

Squadron 4 – Tigers

Squadron 6 – Cobras

Squadron 17 – Golden Arrows

Correct Answer : Squadron 17 – Golden Arrows

The formal ceremony to induct 5 Rafale fighter aircrafts to Indian Air Force is scheduled to be held at Ambala airbase in Haryana on September 10.

The aircrafts are to be inducted into the No.17 Squadron of IAF also known as “Golden Arrows”. French Defence Minister Florence Parly is expected to take part in the induction ceremony.

Published On : July 5, 2021

8 .

With reference to Defence, what is ‘ASMI’, that was seen in the news recently?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Machine Pistol

Artillery Gun

Anti-tank Guided Missile

Correct Answer : Machine Pistol

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently developed the country’s first indigenous machine pistol.

Named ‘ASMI’, the pistol has been developed by the DRDO along with the help of Indian Army. It is set to replace the 9mm pistols which are currently used in the Defence forces.

Published On : July 5, 2021

9 .

Which organisation delivered the 100th K9 Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzer to the Indian Army?

DRDO

L&T

OFB

HAL

Correct Answer : L&T

Army Chief Gen Manoj Naravane has flagged off the 100th K9 Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzer built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its armoured system complex at Hazira in Gujarat.

Published On : July 5, 2021

10 .

“Exercise Khanjar”, which was making news recently, is a military exercise between India and which country?

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Kyrgyzstan

Japan

Correct Answer : Kyrgyzstan

Special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan began a two-week military exercise in Bishkek. The eighth edition of special forces exercise, ‘Khanjar’ was inaugurated with a focus on counter-terror drills.

Initiated in 2011, this is the eighth edition of special forces exercise. This year, the focus is on high-altitude warfare. In 2015, India and Kyrgyzstan signed an agreement on bolstering defence cooperation.

Published On : July 5, 2021