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 joint military exercise Mustafa Kemal Ataturk 2021, has held between which countries?

Turkey and Azerbaijan

Germany and Turkmenistan

Italy and Kyrgyzstan

Russia and Kazakhstan

Correct Answer : Turkey and Azerbaijan

The joint military exercise between Turkey and Azerbaijan named "Mustafa Kemal Ataturk - 2021" began in Baku.

Published On : July 5, 2021

2 .

Indian Navy has commenced Passage Exercise (PASSEX) along with which country?

Sri Lanka

Japan

United Kingdom

United States

Correct Answer : United States

Indian Navy has commenced Passage Exercise (PASSEX) along with the United States Navy near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. The training exercise involved a total of eight Indian and US warships, including the flagship USS Nimitz, USS Princeton, USS Sterett and USS Ralph Johnson. India was represented by INS Rana, INS Sahyadri, INS Shivalik and INS Kamorta.

Published On : July 5, 2021

3 .

Which country plays host to the military exercise ‘Kavkaz 2020’, that was seen in news recently?

Russia

China

France

Kazakhstan

Correct Answer : Russia

Russia is to host a multilateral tri-services military exercise named ‘Kavkaz 2020’ from September 15 to September 27.

Recently, Ministry of Defence of India announced that India is not sending its contingent to the exercise due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and its resultant difficulties. China, Members of SCO, Turkey and Iran will be participating in the exercise.

Published On : July 5, 2021

4 .

‘Sea Vigil-21’ is a Defence Exercise undertaken by which country?

China

India

United Kingdom

Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : India

The Indian Navy is undertaking a two-day military exercise, also claimed to be India’s largest coastal defence drill.

The exercise is to cover India’s coastline spanning over 7500 kilometers, involving 13 coastal States and Union Territories. The second edition of the exercise aims to enhance maritime security and surveillance.

Published On : July 5, 2021

5 .

The Indian Navy received three Mk-III Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) from which company?

Boeing

BEL

HAL

DRDO

Correct Answer : HAL

State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) delivered three Mk-III Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) to the Indian Navy.

The indigenous naval version of the helicopters is customised for coastal security, to detect intrusions on Indian waters. These three helicopters are among the 16 Mk-III helicopters ordered from the HAL.

Published On : July 5, 2021

6 .

“Shantir Ogroshena -2021” is a joint Military exercise between India and which country?

Afghanistan

Turkey

Bangladesh

China

Correct Answer : Bangladesh

India is set to participate in a joint Military Exercise with Bangladesh. The exercise is named “Shantir Ogroshena -2021” and would commence in Bangladesh from 4th April 2021.

This is a nine-day exercise between the two armies, and the start date of the exercise marks to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangladesh Father of the Nation – Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Published On : July 5, 2021

7 .

Who has launched naval exercises "Sea Breeze drills" in the Black Sea with the United States?

Moldova

Ukraine

Hungary

Belarus

Correct Answer : Ukraine

Ukraine and the United States launched joint naval exercises "Sea Breeze drills" in the Black Sea in a show of Western cooperation with Kiev as it faces off with Russia.

Published On : July 5, 2021

8 .

Indian Armed Forces are delegated special financial powers for capital acquisition cases up to which limit?

Rs 50 crore

Rs 100 crore

Rs 200 crore

Rs 300 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 300 crore

According to the statement released by the Ministry of Defence, special financial power has been delegated for capital acquisition cases up to Rs 300 crore, to the three armed services.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh has granted this power amid the growing border tensions between India and China, to fast-track urgent capital acquisition of arms and ammunition.

Published On : July 5, 2021

9 .

Golden Arrows, that was seen in news, is the squadron of which Armed Force of India?

Indian Air Force

Indian Navy

Indian Army

Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : Indian Air Force

The new Rafale Jets are to be inducted into the part of the Indian Air Force’s 17 Squadron also known as the Golden Arrows. IAF is to formally induct the Rafale fighters at the Ambala air base on September 10 in presence of Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh. India has also invited French Defence Minister, Florence Parly, to attend the ceremony.

17 Squadron (Golden Arrows) is a squadron of the Indian Air Force stationed at Ambala AFS as part of Western Air Command. The squadron was number-plated in 2016, but was resurrected in Ambala on 11 September 2019 with Dassault Rafales.

Published On : July 5, 2021

10 .

What is the name of the Offshore Patrol Vessel launched by Goa Shipyard, that is constructed for the Indian Coast Guard?

ICGS Saksham

ICGS Sakshi

ICGS Ganga

ICGS Kavaratti

Correct Answer : ICGS Saksham

The Goa Shipyard Limited has launched the fifth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) named ICGS Saksham for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).

This is the last such Offshore Patrol Vessel being launched by the shipyard for the ICG. The vessel is fitted with 30-mm guns, quick response boats which makes it capable of handling emergencies along the coast, emergencies along the coast and piracy.

Published On : July 5, 2021