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 .

Which defence Force of India has recently signed an MoU with Geological Survey of India?

Indian Air Force

Indian Coast Guard

Indian Air Force

Indian Navy

Correct Answer : Indian Navy

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed between Indian Navy and Geological Survey of India (GSI). The agreement was on ‘Sharing of seabed sediments data, products and expertise for Naval Application in Meteorology and Oceanography’.

The Marine and Coastal survey Division of GSI has mapped most of the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone. This repository of data collected using the oceanic research vessels of GSI, will now be used by the Indian Navy. The data would be used for oceanographic modelling during their maritime operations in the Indian Ocean region (IOR).

Published On : May 31, 2021

2 .

NATO has launched a joint military exercises in which country with thousands of military forces from the United States and other countries?

Albania

Afghanistan

Thailand

Ukraine

Correct Answer : Albania

NATO has launched joint military exercises in Albania with thousands of military forces from the United States and other countries in the first such large-scale drills since World War II in the Western Balkans, a U.S. army.

Published On : May 31, 2021

3 .

For the 1st time which country will participate in the Varuna Maritime Exercise?

USA

UAE

Japan

Correct Answer : UAE

This is the first time that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is participating in the Varuna maritime exercise.

Published On : May 31, 2021

4 .

The Indian Navy is scheduled to take part for the first time in the naval drill 'La Perouse'. The annual navy exercise is organized by which country?

Singapore

Israel

France

Russia

Correct Answer : France

India is to participate in France-led naval drill La Perouse for the first time in the Bay of Bengal next month. Australia, Japan and the US will also participate in La Perouse, but India's first-ever participation is seen as a significant step.

Published On : May 31, 2021

5 .

Where did the Indian Navy has commissioned the INS Karanj?

Mumbai

Chennai

Kochi

Mormugao

Correct Answer : Mumbai

The INS Karanj, a diesel-electric attack submarine and built under Project-75 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. The first submarine, INS Kalvari was launched in October 2015 and was commissioned in December 2017, five years behind the schedule.

Published On : May 31, 2021

6 .

Which Indian Naval Ship has been sent for humanitarian assistance to drought-hit Madagascar to deliver food and medical assistance in March 2021?

INS Shardul

INS Airavat

INS Magar

INS Jalashwa

Correct Answer : INS Jalashwa

Published On : May 31, 2021

7 .

The India and Indonesia navies recently held their Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in which region?

South China Sea

Arctic Ocean

Arabian Sea

Indian Ocean

Correct Answer : Arabian Sea

The Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy conducted the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Arabian Sea.

Published On : May 31, 2021

8 .

Which country has organized the multinational maritime exercise, Aman?

China

Pakistan

Iran

Iraq

Correct Answer : Pakistan

The Pakistan Navy has conducted the multinational maritime exercise Aman with 45 countries.

Published On : May 31, 2021

9 .

The defense ministry has signed a contract with which of the following company to procure a software-defined radio tactical (SDR-Tac) ship-borne system?

DRDO

SAIL

BEL

HAL

Correct Answer : BEL

The defence ministry on Monday signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure a software-defined radio tactical ship-borne system worth over Rs 1,000 crore, according to an official statement.

Published On : May 31, 2021

10 .

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated Aero India at which air force station?

Yelahanka

Dundigal

Bidar

None of the above

Correct Answer : Yelahanka

Union defense minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the 13th edition of the Aero India show at Air Force station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

Published On : May 31, 2021