This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Which country is hosting the 3rd Edition of Global Exhibition on Services (GES – 2017)? In which organ RBC are selectively destroyed/ recycled by macrophages? Who addressed Gandhiji as the “Father of the Nation” for the first time? The philosophy of “Nyaya Darshan” has been ascribed to who among following? Who has been conferred with the 2017 Young Scientist award from the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)? Evidence of a game which was very similar to chess was found at which of the following sites at Indus valley civilization? Which among the following is the highest peak in Africa? Ashokan inscriptions were first deciphered by? In 1946, the Interim Government was formed underWhat is the theme of 2017 International Day of Peace? GK quiz set 803 – static general knowledge questions and answers to provide you best resource for prepration online and score better. Quiz for SSC, banking, UPSC, IAS, PSC, and other center and state level exams.
Which country is hosting the 3rd Edition of Global Exhibition on Services (GES – 2017)?
  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. South Korea
  4. India

Correct answer is option D i.e. India
Explanation:
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated the 3rd edition of the Global Exhibition on Services (GES-2017) on April 17, 2017 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The GES-2017 will highlight India’s potential to boost its services exports across sectors. The 4-day event will be held at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida and will focus on 20 services sectors, including information technology, tourism and hospitality, logistics, education and financial services. GES 2017 brings together 550 exhibitors from 70 plus countries. More than 20,000 visitors are expected to attend the exhibition. The exhibition will see over 5,000 business meetings and deliberations at more than 30 seminars. The exhibition is being organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry together with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Services Export Promotion Council (EEPC).

In which organ RBC are selectively destroyed/ recycled by macrophages?

  1. Spleen
  2. Kidney
  3. Liver
  4. Pancreas

Correct answer is option A i.e. Spleen
Who addressed Gandhiji as the “Father of the Nation” for the first time?
  1. Subhash Chandra Bose
  2. Rabindranath Tagore
  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  4. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct answer is option A

The philosophy of “Nyaya Darshan” has been ascribed to who among following?

  1. Kanad
  2. Gautam
  3. Panini
  4. Bhartṛhari

Correct answer is option B i.e. Gautam
Who has been conferred with the 2017 Young Scientist award from the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)?
  1. T S Gupta
  2. Vijay Singh
  3. Vikram Vishal
  4. Sidharth Malhotra

Correct answer is option C i.e. Vikram Vishal
Explanation:
Prof. Vikram Vishal, the assistant professor in the Earth Sciences department of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, has been conferred with the 2017 Young Scientist award from the Indian National Science Academy (INSA). He won the award for proposing a scientific model that can trap the carbon dioxide emitted by industries and inject them in hard rock within the sub-surface of earth. It may prove to be a long-term solution for carbon dioxide emissions in the country. The award is considered to be the highest recognition of promise, creativity and excellence in young scientists, and awarded annually by INSA. It carries a bronze medal and a cash prize of Rs 25,000.

Evidence of a game which was very similar to chess was found at which of the following sites at Indus valley civilization?

  1. Harappa
  2. Lothal
  3. Mohen Jo dero
  4. Kalibangan

Correct answer is option B i.e. Lothal
Which among the following is the highest peak in Africa?
  1. Mount Kilimanjaro
  2. Mount Kenya
  3. Mount Algan
  4. Mount Hanang

Correct answer is option A i.e. Mount Kilimanjaro
Explanation:
Ashokan inscriptions were first deciphered by?
  1. Buhler
  2. Robert Sewell
  3. Codrington
  4. James Prinsep

Correct answer is option D
In 1946, the Interim Government was formed under
  1. Patel
  2. Gandhiji
  3. Rajaji
  4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct answer is option D

What is the theme of 2017 International Day of Peace?

  1. Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
  2. Together for Peace
  3. Together for Peace: Dignity for All
  4. Together initiate World Peace

Correct answer is option A i.e. Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
Explanation:

The United Nations’ International Day of Peace is observed every year on September 21 to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. This year, in 2017, the day will focus on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants. Its messages will be shared with communities hosting refugees and migrants as well as people concerned that refugees and migrants may bring physical and economic insecurity to their lives. The day will highlight solidarity with refugees and migrants and showcase the shared benefits of migration to economies and nations, while also acknowledging legitimate concerns of host communities. The 2017 theme “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All” honours the spirit of ‘TOGETHER’, a global initiative that promotes respect, safe
ty and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a better life.