General Knowledge Question Part 2
Which of the following anti-satellite missile is tested by India on 27 March, 2019?
A. Mission Antriksh
B. Mission Gagan
C. Mission Shakti
D. Mission Destruction
Ans: C
Explanation: India successfully conducted its first anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test on 27 March, 2019, destroying a low earth orbit satellite using a missile that engaged the target at a distance of 300 km. India became the fourth country to acquire such modern capability, codenamed Mission Shakti.
B. Mission Gagan
C. Mission Shakti
D. Mission Destruction
Ans: C
Explanation: India successfully conducted its first anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test on 27 March, 2019, destroying a low earth orbit satellite using a missile that engaged the target at a distance of 300 km. India became the fourth country to acquire such modern capability, codenamed Mission Shakti.
Which state of India became the first to reserve a government job for HIV positive candidates?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Mizoram
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Ans: C
Explanation: The Kerala State Aids Control Society (KSACS) announced the reservation of a government job for HIV positive candidates, specifically for the post of coordinator, to improve coordination and communication with at-risk groups.
B. Mizoram
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Ans: C
Explanation: The Kerala State Aids Control Society (KSACS) announced the reservation of a government job for HIV positive candidates, specifically for the post of coordinator, to improve coordination and communication with at-risk groups.
Which of the following creatures is linked with moon pollution?
A. Tardigrades
B. Water Bears
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: C
Explanation: Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are resilient creatures that have been found to be reproducing on the moon, contributing to what is referred to as moon pollution.
B. Water Bears
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: C
Explanation: Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are resilient creatures that have been found to be reproducing on the moon, contributing to what is referred to as moon pollution.
Exposure to which light may accelerate aging?
A. Blue light
B. Red Light
C. Yellow Light
D. None of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: Prolonged exposure to blue light, even without reaching the eyes, may accelerate aging. Light from phones and computers emits harmful blue wavelengths that can damage brain and retina cells.
B. Red Light
C. Yellow Light
D. None of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: Prolonged exposure to blue light, even without reaching the eyes, may accelerate aging. Light from phones and computers emits harmful blue wavelengths that can damage brain and retina cells.
In which continent have scientists found particles of rare isotope of Iron?
A. Africa
B. Antarctica
C. Europe
D. Australia
Ans: B
Explanation: Particles of the rare isotope Fe-60 were discovered in Antarctic snow, believed to have originated from nearby supernovae, aiding in the study of interstellar dust clouds.
B. Antarctica
C. Europe
D. Australia
Ans: B
Explanation: Particles of the rare isotope Fe-60 were discovered in Antarctic snow, believed to have originated from nearby supernovae, aiding in the study of interstellar dust clouds.
Chandrayaan-2 Mission was launched by which vehicle?
A. GSLV MkIII
B. PSLV C11
C. GSLV F11
D. PSLV C45
Ans: A
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar mission, was launched on 22 July 2019 using the GSLV Mk III rocket. It reached lunar orbit on 19 August 2019. Despite the lander crash-landing, all instruments on the orbiter are functioning well.
B. PSLV C11
C. GSLV F11
D. PSLV C45
Ans: A
Explanation: Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar mission, was launched on 22 July 2019 using the GSLV Mk III rocket. It reached lunar orbit on 19 August 2019. Despite the lander crash-landing, all instruments on the orbiter are functioning well.
In 2019, Nobel Prize in Chemistry was given for which development?
A. For the development of Lithium-ion batteries.
B. To develop protein.
C. For developing cryoelectron microscopy.
D. None of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 was awarded to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for developing lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in devices from smartphones to electric vehicles.
B. To develop protein.
C. For developing cryoelectron microscopy.
D. None of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019 was awarded to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for developing lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in devices from smartphones to electric vehicles.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding bipolar disorder?
A. It is a mental health condition.
B. Patients with this disorder undergo intense mood shifts.
C. Patients with this disorder face difficulties in planning and decision-making.
D. All the above are correct.
Ans: D
Explanation: Bipolar Disorder is characterized by severe mood swings, including depressive and elevated states, along with residual impairments in information processing during normal phases, as found by researchers from Nimhans and AIIMS.
B. Patients with this disorder undergo intense mood shifts.
C. Patients with this disorder face difficulties in planning and decision-making.
D. All the above are correct.
Ans: D
Explanation: Bipolar Disorder is characterized by severe mood swings, including depressive and elevated states, along with residual impairments in information processing during normal phases, as found by researchers from Nimhans and AIIMS.
From which among the following places has Nepal launched its first Satellite NepaliSat-1?
A. US
B. India
C. China
D. EU
Ans: A
Explanation: NepaliSat-1 was successfully launched from Virginia, USA, on 18 April 2019 to gather detailed geographical information about Nepal.
B. India
C. China
D. EU
Ans: A
Explanation: NepaliSat-1 was successfully launched from Virginia, USA, on 18 April 2019 to gather detailed geographical information about Nepal.
Which among the following countries first reached the ‘Dark Side’ of the Moon?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia
Ans: C
Explanation: China's Chang'e-4 probe became the first to soft-land on the far side of the moon, marking a significant achievement in lunar exploration.
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia
Ans: C
Explanation: China's Chang'e-4 probe became the first to soft-land on the far side of the moon, marking a significant achievement in lunar exploration.
Zika virus was named after the Zika Forest of which country?
A. Nigeria
B. Angola
C. Nicaragua
D. Uganda
Ans: D
Explanation: The Zika virus was first detected in Uganda in 1947 during yellow fever research and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda.
B. Angola
C. Nicaragua
D. Uganda
Ans: D
Explanation: The Zika virus was first detected in Uganda in 1947 during yellow fever research and is named after the Zika Forest in Uganda.
Which country has developed the world-first floating nuclear plant?
A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. Russia
Ans: D
Explanation: Russia completed the world's first floating nuclear power plant, the Akademik Lomonosov, on 14 September 2019, designed to supply energy to remote areas.
B. China
C. USA
D. Russia
Ans: D
Explanation: Russia completed the world's first floating nuclear power plant, the Akademik Lomonosov, on 14 September 2019, designed to supply energy to remote areas.
According to researchers, the first-ever stable ring of pure carbon consists of how many atoms?
A. 18
B. 60
C. 80
D. 108
Ans: A
Explanation: Researchers from Oxford University and IBM have created a stable ring of pure carbon consisting of 18 atoms, published in the journal "Science".
B. 60
C. 80
D. 108
Ans: A
Explanation: Researchers from Oxford University and IBM have created a stable ring of pure carbon consisting of 18 atoms, published in the journal "Science".
Which Space agency has discovered the 'First Nearby Super-Earth'?
A. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. The European Space Agency (ESA)
D. Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA)
Ans: A
Explanation: NASA's satellites discovered the 'First Nearby Super-Earth', a planet capable of potentially supporting life, as reported in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. The European Space Agency (ESA)
D. Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA)
Ans: A
Explanation: NASA's satellites discovered the 'First Nearby Super-Earth', a planet capable of potentially supporting life, as reported in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Which UN organization became the first to accept a donation in cryptocurrencies?
A. IFAD
B. UNICEF
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: B
Explanation: UNICEF is the first UN organization to hold and transact in cryptocurrencies, marking a significant step in embracing digital currency.
B. UNICEF
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Ans: B
Explanation: UNICEF is the first UN organization to hold and transact in cryptocurrencies, marking a significant step in embracing digital currency.
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