General Knowledge & Current Affairs

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General Knowledge & Current Affairs MCQ & Objective Questions

General Knowledge & Current Affairs play a crucial role in shaping a student's understanding of the world. These subjects are not only essential for school exams but also for competitive exams. Practicing MCQs and objective questions helps students enhance their knowledge and boosts their confidence, leading to better scores in exams. Engaging with practice questions allows students to identify important questions and solidify their exam preparation.

What You Will Practise Here

  • Current events and their impact on society
  • Important historical milestones and figures
  • Geographical facts and global awareness
  • Political systems and governance in India
  • Economic concepts and current financial trends
  • Science and technology advancements
  • Environmental issues and sustainability

Exam Relevance

General Knowledge & Current Affairs are integral to various examinations like CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. These topics often appear in the form of objective questions, where students are tested on their awareness of recent events, historical facts, and general information. Common question patterns include multiple-choice questions that assess both factual knowledge and analytical skills, making it essential for students to stay updated and practice regularly.

Common Mistakes Students Make

  • Overlooking recent events due to a lack of regular reading
  • Confusing similar-sounding names or events
  • Neglecting to revise important historical dates and facts
  • Misunderstanding the context of questions related to current affairs

FAQs

Question: How can I improve my General Knowledge & Current Affairs skills?
Answer: Regularly read newspapers, follow news channels, and practice MCQs on these topics to enhance your skills.

Question: Are there specific books for General Knowledge & Current Affairs preparation?
Answer: Yes, there are several competitive exam preparation books that focus on General Knowledge & Current Affairs, which can be very helpful.

Start solving practice MCQs today to test your understanding and improve your performance in exams. Remember, consistent practice is the key to success!

Q. What AI technology is being utilized in agriculture for crop monitoring?
  • A. Drone technology
  • B. Blockchain
  • C. 3D printing
  • D. Virtual reality
Q. What breakthrough did DeepMind achieve with its AlphaFold program in 2021?
  • A. Predicting protein structures
  • B. Creating synthetic DNA
  • C. Developing new vaccines
  • D. Simulating human brain activity
Q. What breakthrough did OpenAI announce in 2023 regarding its language models?
  • A. Introduction of GPT-4 with multimodal capabilities
  • B. Release of a new AI ethics framework
  • C. Launch of a fully autonomous AI research assistant
  • D. Development of AI that can predict stock market trends
Q. What breakthrough in mRNA vaccine technology was highlighted in 2023?
  • A. mRNA vaccines can be used for cancer treatment
  • B. mRNA vaccines can be stored at room temperature
  • C. mRNA vaccines have been developed for HIV
  • D. mRNA vaccines can be produced in 24 hours
Q. What breakthrough was made in 2021 regarding the use of CRISPR technology in agriculture?
  • A. Creation of drought-resistant crops
  • B. Development of pest-resistant rice
  • C. Engineering of high-yield corn
  • D. All of the above
Q. What does a balanced budget imply?
  • A. Expenditures exceed revenues
  • B. Revenues exceed expenditures
  • C. Revenues equal expenditures
  • D. No budget is prepared
Q. What does a budget deficit indicate?
  • A. Government spending exceeds revenue
  • B. Government revenue exceeds spending
  • C. Balanced budget
  • D. Surplus budget
Q. What does a decrease in the repo rate by the RBI typically indicate?
  • A. Tighter monetary policy
  • B. Easier monetary policy
  • C. Increase in inflation
  • D. Decrease in bank lending
Q. What does GDP stand for in the context of the economy?
  • A. Gross Domestic Product
  • B. General Domestic Price
  • C. Gross Development Plan
  • D. General Development Product
Q. What does the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) refer to?
  • A. The percentage of total deposits that banks must hold as reserves with the RBI
  • B. The interest rate at which banks borrow from the RBI
  • C. The amount of money banks can lend to customers
  • D. The total capital banks must maintain
Q. What does the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) aim to achieve?
  • A. To eliminate all nuclear weapons
  • B. To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament
  • C. To regulate international trade
  • D. To establish a global currency
Q. What does the repo rate signify?
  • A. Rate at which banks borrow from the RBI
  • B. Rate at which banks lend to customers
  • C. Rate of inflation
  • D. Rate of economic growth
Q. What does the term 'fiscal policy' refer to?
  • A. Government spending and taxation decisions
  • B. Central bank interest rate adjustments
  • C. Regulation of financial markets
  • D. Control of money supply
Q. What does the term 'interest rate' refer to in monetary policy?
  • A. The cost of borrowing money
  • B. The price of goods and services
  • C. The value of currency
  • D. The level of government debt
Q. What does the term 'liquidity' refer to in banking?
  • A. The ability to convert assets into cash
  • B. The amount of cash reserves held by a bank
  • C. The interest rate on loans
  • D. The total deposits in a bank
Q. What does the term 'monetary policy transmission' refer to?
  • A. The process of changing interest rates
  • B. The impact of monetary policy on the economy
  • C. The regulation of foreign exchange rates
  • D. The issuance of new currency
Q. What does the term 'Monetary Policy' refer to?
  • A. Government spending policies
  • B. Regulation of money supply and interest rates
  • C. Taxation policies
  • D. Trade policies
Q. What does the term 'monetary transmission mechanism' refer to?
  • A. The process by which monetary policy decisions affect the economy
  • B. The method of issuing currency
  • C. The regulation of foreign exchange
  • D. The collection of taxes
Q. What financial instrument is often used to fund disaster recovery efforts?
  • A. Bonds
  • B. Stocks
  • C. Derivatives
  • D. Mutual funds
Q. What happens if a bill is rejected by the Rajya Sabha?
  • A. It can be reintroduced in the next session
  • B. It is permanently rejected
  • C. It can be passed by Lok Sabha again
  • D. It goes to the President for approval
Q. What happens when the central bank raises the reserve requirement?
  • A. Banks can lend more money
  • B. Money supply decreases
  • C. Inflation increases
  • D. Interest rates decrease
Q. What innovative application of CRISPR technology was used to create a 'living' antibiotic?
  • A. CRISPR-based diagnostics
  • B. CRISPR-enhanced probiotics
  • C. CRISPR gene drives
  • D. CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
Q. What innovative approach did researchers use in 2022 to create lab-grown meat?
  • A. 3D bioprinting
  • B. Cellular agriculture
  • C. Gene editing
  • D. Fermentation technology
Q. What innovative approach was taken in 2023 to enhance vaccine delivery systems?
  • A. Nanoparticle-based delivery
  • B. Microneedle patches
  • C. Inhalable vaccines
  • D. All of the above
Q. What innovative feature did Amazon introduce in its Alexa devices in 2023?
  • A. Multi-Room Audio
  • B. Voice Recognition for Multiple Users
  • C. Smart Home Integration
  • D. Emotion Detection
Q. What innovative feature did the AI model from Cohere introduce in 2023 for text generation?
  • A. Real-time collaboration
  • B. Contextual understanding
  • C. Emotion detection
  • D. Interactive storytelling
Q. What innovative method was used in 2021 to create lab-grown meat?
  • A. 3D bioprinting
  • B. CRISPR gene editing
  • C. Cellular agriculture
  • D. Synthetic biology
Q. What innovative technology did ISRO use in the launch of the SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) in 2022?
  • A. Reusable rocket technology
  • B. Vertical landing technology
  • C. Rapid launch capability
  • D. Nuclear propulsion
Q. What innovative technology was tested during the Gaganyaan mission preparations?
  • A. Reusable rocket technology
  • B. Cryogenic propulsion
  • C. Crew escape system
  • D. Satellite internet
Q. What is a common challenge faced by banks during disaster recovery?
  • A. Increased loan demand
  • B. Decreased interest rates
  • C. High liquidity
  • D. Stable asset prices
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