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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 .
The United Nations is considered as a universal organisation. Which organ of rhe united nations fully represents the fact?
A)
The Economic and Social Council
B)
The Secretariat
C)
The Security Council
D)
The General Assembly

Correct Answer :   The General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is the only one in which all member nations have equal representation. It is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN.

Published On : May 30, 2021
2 .
Which UN body deals with population problem?
A)
UNDP
B)
UNFPA
C)
UNICEF
D)
UNESCO

Correct Answer :   UNFPA

UNFPA is a subsidiary organ of the United Nations General Assembly. It plays a unique role within the United Nations system: to address population and development issues, with an emphasis on reproductive health and gender equality, within the context of the ICPD Programme of Action and international development goals.

Published On : May 30, 2021
3 .
The primary function of the United Nations when it was conceived was
A)
Nuclear Disarmament
B)
Fellowshipping
C)
Peace keeping
D)
Special Elections

Correct Answer :   Peace keeping

When the United Nations was established in 1945, its major functions were planned as (i) the maintenance of international peace and security by establishing an international collective security system with compulsory sanctions by the Security Council as the axis and (ii) the promotion of the welfare of mankind and the laying of a foundation for lasting peace through promotion of international cooperation.

Published On : May 30, 2021
4 .
Which of the following are the causes of Yellow Fungus infection?
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 :   Poor hygiene, Moisture and heat, Contaminated food & Overuse of steroids

Published On : May 30, 2021
5 .
Which of the following is/are the symptoms of Black Fungus?
A)
Facial Swelling, Nasal Congestion & Headache
B)
Facial Swelling & Nasal Congestion
C)
Nasal Congestion
D)
Facial Swelling

Correct Answer :   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
6 .
In India, when did the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination start?
A)
December 2020
B)
January 2021
C)
February 2021
D)
March 2021

Correct Answer :   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
7 .
Which of the following statement is/are correct about Favipiravir?
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 :   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
8 .
In a study, which cells are found in COVID-19 patients 'bode well' for long-term immunity?
A)
D-Cell
B)
T-Cell
C)
P-cell
D)
Endothelial Cells

Correct Answer :   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
9 .
Name the vaccine that is jointly developed by the German company BioNTech and US pharma giant Pfizer for COVID-19?
A)
BNT162
B)
PICOVACC
C)
Both (a) and (b)
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   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
10 .
Which of the following diseases are related to coronavirus?
A)
MERS
B)
SARS
C)
Both (a) and (b)
D)
Neither (a) nor (b)

Correct Answer :   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