This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Who will become the chairman of the newly constituted National Board for Electric Mobility (NBEM)? Which union minister has launched an intensive program to train Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of Panchayati Raj Institutions? What is the India’s rank in the latest World Bank (WB)’s Ease of Doing Business ranking 2018? The Revolt of 1857 at Lucknow was led byWhat is the lock in period for ELSS Investments currently? Many a times we read in the newspapers that the Government of India signs DTAA to broaden the scope of article of exchange of information to include exchange of banking information. What does the DTAA refers to here? Which of the following is main objective of Aadhaar Pay? In which place did Satyagraha first startedWhich among the following is the least corrupt country as per the latest Corruption Perceptions Index 2016 released by Transparency International? Who was the first women president of Indian National Congress ? GK quiz set 1159 – general knowledge of northeast India to test yours general knowledge prepration for exams. GK quiz with options and answers.
Who will become the chairman of the newly constituted National Board for Electric Mobility (NBEM)?
  1. Girish Shankar
  2. Vikram Kirloskar
  3. Vinod Dasari
  4. Pawan Goenka

Correct answer is option A i.e. Girish Shankar
Explanation:
The Union Government has recently constituted National Board of Electric Mobility (NBEM) to promote electric mobility and manufacturing of electric ( and hybrid) vehicles and their components. The Board will be chaired by Girish Shankar, Secretary of the Department of Heavy Industry. The NBEM will examine, formulate and propose short- as well as long-term plans and contours of the mission programme on electric mobility, its objectives, quantifiable outcomes and roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders. It will propose and recommend policy guidelines and government interventions and possible strategies for promoting electric mobility and for encouraging manufacture of electric vehicles in the country.

Which union minister has launched an intensive program to train Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of Panchayati Raj Institutions?

  1. Ram Vilas Paswan
  2. Maneka Gandhi
  3. Narendra Singh Tomar
  4. Alphons Kannanthanam

Correct answer is option B i.e. Maneka Gandhi
Explanation:

Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, the Minister of Women and Child Development, has launched an intensive training program for Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Master Trainers in New Delhi on November 27, 2017. This capacity building program is being organized by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) of the WCD Ministry which will ultimately train approximately twenty thousand EWRs covering nearly 50 EWRs from each district by March, 2018. The training program will include simple engineering skills will give EWRs an insight into women’s issues as well as focus on education and financial matters. The Capacity building of EWRs is critical to empower women to participate effectively in the governance processes. This will help them assume the leadership roles expected of them and guide their villages towards a more prosperous future.

What is the India’s rank in the latest World Bank (WB)’s Ease of Doing Business ranking 2018?

  1. 111th
  2. 130th
  3. 115th
  4. 100th

Correct answer is option D i.e. 100th
Explanation:

India has gained 30 places to rank 100th among 190 countries in the latest ease of doing business ranking by the World Bank (WB), in its Doing Business 2018 report. The improvement was due to a slew of reforms in taxation, licensing, investor protection and bankruptcy resolution. New Zealand has topped the list, followed by Singapore, Denmark, South Korea, Hong Kong, United States and United Kingdom.

The Revolt of 1857 at Lucknow was led by
  1. Begum Hazarat Mahal
  2. Tantiya Tope
  3. Rani Laxmi Bai
  4. Nana Saheb

Correct answer is option A
What is the lock in period for ELSS Investments currently?
  1. 2 years
  2. 3 years
  3. 4 years
  4. 5 years

Correct answer is option B i.e. 3 years
Explanation:
ELSS investments come with a lock-in period of three years which is lowest among Section 80C investments.

Many a times we read in the newspapers that the Government of India signs DTAA to broaden the scope of article of exchange of information to include exchange of banking information. What does the DTAA refers to here?

  1. Double Taxation Article Agreement
  2. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
  3. Double Taxation Avoidance Arrangements
  4. Dual Tax Agreement Arrangement

Correct answer is option B i.e. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
Which of the following is main objective of Aadhaar Pay?
  1. To enable peer-to-peer money transaction
  2. To enable merchants to receive digital payments using Aadhaar
  3. To integrate UPI with Aadhaar
  4. To link Jan-Dhan Accounts with Aadhaar number

Correct answer is option B i.e. To enable merchants to receive digital payments using Aadhaar
Explanation:
Aadhaar Pay is proposed to be launched in April, 2017 and is meant for merchants to receive digital payments from customers over the counter through Aadhaar authentication.
In which place did Satyagraha first started
  1. Delhi
  2. Calcutta
  3. Baroda
  4. Champaran

Correct answer is option B

Which among the following is the least corrupt country as per the latest Corruption Perceptions Index 2016 released by Transparency International?

  1. New Zealand
  2. Australia
  3. India
  4. USA

Correct answer is option A i.e. New Zealand
Who was the first women president of Indian National Congress ?
  1. Sarojini Naidu
  2. Sucheta Kripalani
  3. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
  4. Annie Besant

Correct answer is option D