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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 .
What is the main objective of SFURTI scheme?
A)
Promote electronics startups
B)
Promote Robotics
C)
Regeneration of traditional industries
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Regeneration of traditional industries

Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries(SFURTI) is a scheme of fund for Regeneration of traditional industries. It is for the promotion of MSME.

Published On : June 26, 2021
2 .
What is the FDI allowed in FM radio network in India?
A)
34%
B)
49%
C)
67%
D)
100%

Correct Answer :   49%

FDI up to 49% by way of Government route is permitted in the Broadcasting Content Services in case of Terrestrial Broadcasting FM (FM radio) and in Up-linking of 'News and Current affairs' TV channels. FDI up to 100% under automatic route is permitted in Up-linking of 'Non-News and Current Affairs' TV channels.

Published On : June 26, 2021
3 .
In which year was NASSCOM established?
A)
1998
B)
1999
C)
2000
D)
2001

Correct Answer :   1998

The National Association of Software and Service Companies is a trade association of Indian Information Technology and Business Process Outsourcing industry. It was Established in 1988.

Published On : June 26, 2021
4 .
Where does the auction for T-bills take place in India?
A)
Negotiated Dealing system
B)
RBI
C)
SEBI Website
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Negotiated Dealing system

The T-bills are issued by the government of India for the short term funds. They are auctioned on alternated Wednesdays on the Negotiated Dealing system(NDS) and the members electronically submit their bids.

Published On : June 26, 2021
5 .
Government owned infrastructure projects are known as:
A)
Basic Infrastructure
B)
Social Infrastructure
C)
Institutional Infrastructure
D)
Public Infrastructure

Correct Answer :   Public Infrastructure

Government owned infrastructure is known as Public Infrastructure. Public Infrastructure projects are built with the aim of uplifting the life of the people. Example: Roads, Hospitals, etc.

Published On : June 26, 2021
6 .
Which economist was the first to go against the view free markets would automatically provide full employment?
A)
J S Mill
B)
Adam Smith
C)
John Maynard Keynes
D)
Milton Friedman

Correct Answer :   John Maynard Keynes

British economist, John Maynard Keynes, argued against the long-held view that free markets would automatically provide full employment, spearheading a revolution in economic thinking. He proposed that state intervention is required during boom and bust cycles of the economy, a policy adopted by most western economies during the thirties. This went out of fashion by the seventies, but the world still looks to the Keynesian policy during economic crises.

Published On : June 26, 2021
7 .
Which of the following is not a merit of Well Irrigation?
A)
Reliable
B)
Draw neighbour area water
C)
Independent
D)
Cheapest

Correct Answer :   Draw neighbour area water

Well irrigation is the simplest, cheapest, and independent source of irrigation and can be used as and when the necessity arises. It is more reliable during periods of drought when surface water dries up.

Tubewells can draw a lot of groundwater from its neighboring areas and make the ground dry and unfit for agriculture. This is a demerit.

Published On : June 26, 2021
8 .
Which country is the largest consumer of fuelwood in the world?
A)
Kenya
B)
India
C)
China
D)
South Africa

Correct Answer :   India

India is the world’s largest consumer of fuelwood. The country¿s consumption of fuelwood is about five times higher than what can be sustainably removed from forests, however, a large percentage of this fuelwood is grown and managed outside forests. Fuelwood meets about 40 percent of the energy needs of the country. About 70 percent of the fuelwood is used by households and the rest by commercial and industrial units. Around 80 percent of rural people and 48 percent of urban people use fuelwood.

Published On : June 26, 2021
9 .
What is the full form of AMRUT?
A)
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
B)
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
C)
Atal Mission for Revamping and Urban Trade
D)
Atal Mission for Revamping and Urban Transformation

Correct Answer :   Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

AMRUT is the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. It aims to build basic public amenities and make 500 cities in India more livable and inclusive.

Published On : June 26, 2021
10 .
What is the maximum maturity period for Inter Bank Term money?
A)
14 days
B)
9 months
C)
6 months
D)
3 months

Correct Answer :   3 months

The maximum maturity period for Inter Bank Term money is 3 months. The call money has maximum maturity of 14 days.

Published On : June 26, 2021