This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: In which year, Environment (Protection) Act was enacted? Which of the following districts will become India’s first carbon neutral district? The 12th edition of Indo – Mongolian Joint Military Exercise “Nomadic Elephant” has started in which Indian state? The split between the ‘Extremists’ and the ‘Moderators’ came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the yearUnder whose chairmanship, a regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’ has launched? What was the name of the last ruler of the ‘Bahmani Kingdom’.Which among the following was the first Presidency of British East India Company in India ? Which bollywood actress has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia? Where did the game of Chess originated? India’s first blood bank for cattle will be set up in which state? GK quiz set 1082 – general knowledge related to India to help you beat the competition in different center and state level exams. GK questions and answers for IAS exam.

In which year, Environment (Protection) Act was enacted?

  1. 1985
  2. 1986
  3. 1995
  4. 1996

Correct answer is option B i.e. 1986
Explanation:

The Environment (Protection) Act of India was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. The act was enacted by Parliament of India under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution. The act empowers the Central Government to establish authorities with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms.

Article 253 deals with Legislation for giving effect to international agreements

Which of the following districts will become India’s first carbon neutral district?
  1. Majuli
  2. Tawang
  3. Visakhapatnam
  4. Nalanda

Correct answer is option A i.e. Majuli
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has recently launched initiatives to develop Majuli as India’s first carbon neutral district and as a biodiversity heritage. Apart from this, Assam government has also launch “Forests are Lives” campaign to celebrate the importance of Assam’s rich forest and biodiversity.
The 12th edition of Indo – Mongolian Joint Military Exercise “Nomadic Elephant” has started in which Indian state?
  1. Mizoram
  2. Uttarakhand
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Kerala

Correct answer is option A i.e. Mizoram
Explanation:
The 12th edition of Indo – Mongolian Joint Military Exercise “Nomadic Elephant” has started at Vairengte in Mizoram from April 5, 2017 and will continue till April 18, 2017. Mongolian Army is represented by nine officers and 36 soldiers of the elite 084 Special Forces Task Battalion while Indian Army is represented by a contingent comprising of three officers, four JCOs and 39 soldiers of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. The purpose of the military exercise is to train the troops in Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism Operations under the United Nations mandate. The joint training will also lay emphasis on conducting operations by a joint subunit, comprising of troops from both the armies, in adverse operational conditions aimed at enhancing the interoperability between the two armies.
The split between the ‘Extremists’ and the ‘Moderators’ came up in the open at the Surat Congress Session in the year
  1. 1905
  2. 1906
  3. 1907
  4. 1910

Correct answer is option C

Under whose chairmanship, a regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’ has launched?

  1. Jagat Prakash Nadda
  2. C K Mishra
  3. Harsh Vardhan
  4. D V Sadananda Gowda

Correct answer is option B i.e. C K Mishra
Explanation:

The Union Environment Ministry has launched a regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’ under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) on December 28, 2017. The project was approved at the meeting of the National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC) under the chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, C.K Mishra. The first phase of the project has been approved at a cost of approximately Rs. 100 Crore for the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The project not only aims to mitigate climate change impacts and enhance adaptive capacity, but will also counter the adverse environmental impacts that arise from burning.

What was the name of the last ruler of the ‘Bahmani Kingdom’.
  1. a)Kalimullah Shah
  2. b)Kalimuddin
  3. c)Alauddin-II
  4. d)Sikandar Shah

Correct answer is option A

Which among the following was the first Presidency of British East India Company in India ?

  1. Madras
  2. Masulipattam
  3. Surat
  4. Hungli

Correct answer is option C i.e. Surat
Explanation:

Surat was the first Presidency of British East India Company in India. The other Presidency of the Company at that time in the east was at Bantam in Java where Captain Lancaster had, earlier, during 1601-1603, established a factory of the Company.

Which bollywood actress has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia?

  1. Kareena Kapoor
  2. Deepika Padukone
  3. Aishwarya Rai
  4. Parineeti Chopra

Correct answer is option D i.e. Parineeti Chopra
Explanation:

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has become the first Indian woman ambassador for Tourism Australia to encourage Indians to visit the country. She was presented the Friend of Australia (FOA) recognition by Australian Consul General Tony Huber for her contribution to promote Australia recently. Prior to Chopra, famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor and cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle have been great advocates for Australia, encouraging Indians to visit Australia.

Where did the game of Chess originated?

  1. India
  2. Persia
  3. Arabia
  4. Europe

Correct answer is option A
India’s first blood bank for cattle will be set up in which state?
  1. Odisha
  2. Punjab
  3. Haryana
  4. Himachal Pradesh

Correct answer is option A i.e. Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha will become the India’s first state to set up blood bank for cattle. The first of its kind blood bank would be established on the premises of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.25 crore. The project will have a 60:40 sharing between the Centre and the state government. The cattle farmers will provide blood voluntarily. The blood bank will also go and collect blood from centres. Blood transfusion facility for cattle blood will also be done at the proposed blood bank. This will prevent death of cattle during deliveries and other ailments.