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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.

A)
Poor hygiene & Overuse of steroids
B)
Poor hygiene, Moisture and heat & Contaminated food
C)
Poor hygiene, Moisture and heat, Contaminated food & Overuse of steroids
D)
Moisture and heat, Contaminated food & Overuse of steroids

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Poor hygiene, Moisture and heat, Contaminated food & Overuse of steroids


Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
Facial Swelling, Nasal Congestion & Headache
B)
Facial Swelling & Nasal Congestion
C)
Nasal Congestion
D)
Facial Swelling

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Facial Swelling, Nasal Congestion & Headache


Black Fungus or Mucormycosis symptoms include facial swelling, nasal congestion, and headache. If the lungs are infected then the symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
December 2020
B)
January 2021
C)
February 2021
D)
March 2021

Correct Answer : Option (D) - March 2021


On 1 March, 2021, the second phase of vaccination started in India that allows all Indians above the age of 60 and Indians between the age of 45 and 59 with comorbidities to be vaccinated.

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug.
B)
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name FabiFlu has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir.
C)
It is India's first COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103 per tablet.
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) - All of the above


Favipiravir is an antiviral COVID-19 drug. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals under the brand name FabiFlu has launched an antiviral drug Favipiravir. It is India's first COVID-19 drug launched, priced at Rs 103 per tablet.

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
D-Cell
B)
T-Cell
C)
P-cell
D)
Endothelial Cells

Correct Answer : Option (B) - T-Cell


T cells are known as immune warriors help us fight some viruses, but their importance for battling SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been unclear. Research is going on and maybe it can be fruitful.

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
BNT162
B)
PICOVACC
C)
Both (a) and (b)
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - BNT162


BNT162 is jointly developed by the German company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer. It is a group of four potential vaccines based on the messenger RNA or mRNA, concept. On the other hand, PICOVACC is an inactivated vaccine developed by the private biopharma company Sinovac. These vaccines are in clinical trial phases.

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
MERS
B)
SARS
C)
Both (a) and (b)
D)
Neither (a) nor (b)

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Both (a) and (b)


Coronavirus may cause illness from the common cold to more other serious diseases like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
Fever
B)
Cough
C)
Shortness of breath
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) - All of the above


Most common symptoms :
* fever
* dry cough
* tiredness
 
Less common symptoms:
* aches and pains
* sore throat
* diarrhoea
* conjunctivitis
* headache
* loss of taste or smell
* a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
 
Serious symptoms:
* difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
* chest pain or pressure
* loss of speech or movement
 
Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
 
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.
 
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
Due to their surface structure of bricks.
B)
Due to their leaf-like projections.
C)
Due to their crown-like projections
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Due to their crown-like projections


Due to their crown-like projections on the surfaces coronaviruses got their name. The virus resembles a crown when viewed under an electron microscope. "Corona” in Latin means "halo" or "crown".

Published On : May 30, 2021
A)
Visit your doctor for antibiotics treatment
B)
Add more garlic into your diet.
C)
Wash your hands after every hour.
D)
Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing.

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing.


According to WHO, a person can take precautions by covering the nose and mouth while sneezing via tissue or an elbow. Then, immediately throw the tissue into a closed dustbin.

Published On : May 30, 2021