This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is associated with which sports? What is the theme of the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017)? Mahatma Gandhi used for the first time hunger strike as a weapon during—Which of the following airports has bagged the National Award for ‘Excellence’ in Energy Management? Consider the following statements—
(a)The Sikh leader Banda Bahadur was captured and killed during the reign of Emperor Farrukhsiyar.
(b)The Marathas fought with Ahmed Shah Abdali at Panipat during the reign of Emperor Shah Alam II.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? The Scientific Society was founded byThe Kotak committee is related toBrahmaputra River when it flows out of India into Bangladesh is called as ________? Who has been given additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I and B)? Rajatarangini, a book that generally recorded the heritage of Kashmir in the 12th Century, was written by__: GK quiz set 87 – general knowledge questions for govt jobs to crack the SSC, UPSC, IAS and other competitive exams. Online GK practice test with hidden answers.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is associated with which sports?
  1. Wushu
  2. Badminton
  3. Chess
  4. Hockey

Correct answer is option B i.e. Badminton
Explanation:
Recently, Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has clinched the $20,000 Vietnam Open International challenger badminton title at Hanoi by defeating the Thai duo of Trawut Potieng and Nanthakam Yordphaisong in three games by 17-21, 21-9, 21-15.

What is the theme of the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES-2017)?

  1. Women First, Prosperity for All
  2. Go Digital
  3. Live Together for prosperity
  4. Joins hands for global economy

Correct answer is option A i.e. Women First, Prosperity for All
Explanation:

The 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit-2017 will be held at Hyderabad from November 28th. The summit is being co-hosted by India and the USA and for the first time it is being held in South Asia. This year the theme of the Summit is “Women First, Prosperity for All”. The event will focus on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally. It will focus on four areas- Energy and Infrastructure, Digital Economy and Financial Technology, Health and Life Sciences and Media and Entertainment. In it, women will represent 52.5% of entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters at the Summit. The summit will have participation from 150 countries and women from 127 countries are participating.

Mahatma Gandhi used for the first time hunger strike as a weapon during—
  1. Kheda Satyagraha
  2. Ahmedabad Strike
  3. Bardoli Satyagraha
  4. Champaran Satyagraha

Correct answer is option B

Which of the following airports has bagged the National Award for ‘Excellence’ in Energy Management?

  1. Chennai International Airport
  2. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
  3. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
  4. Vijayawada International Airport

Correct answer is option B i.e. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has bagged the National Award for ‘Excellence’ in Energy Management at a conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The conference was focused on recognising companies that are engaged in energy efficiency initiatives by adopting best practices and technological advancement in their daily operations in turn displaying commitment towards energy conservation. The airport is operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd GHIAL, a public–private venture.

Consider the following statements—
(a)The Sikh leader Banda Bahadur was captured and killed during the reign of Emperor Farrukhsiyar.
(b)The Marathas fought with Ahmed Shah Abdali at Panipat during the reign of Emperor Shah Alam II.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer is option C
The Scientific Society was founded by
  1. Wilton Oldham
  2. Lord Cornwallis
  3. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
  4. Raja Shiv Prasad

Correct answer is option C

The Kotak committee is related to

  1. Export Promotion
  2. Rural Development
  3. Corporate Governance
  4. Scholarships for SC / ST students

Correct answer is option C i.e. Corporate Governance

Brahmaputra River when it flows out of India into Bangladesh is called as ________?

  1. Bangshi River
  2. Mahananda River
  3. Jamuna River
  4. Yamuna River

Correct answer is option C i.e. Jamuna River
Who has been given additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I and B)?
  1. Narendra Singh Tomar
  2. Smriti Irani
  3. Arun Jaitley
  4. Prakash Javadekar

Correct answer is option B i.e. Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Textile minister Smriti Zubin Irani has been given the additional charge of Information and Broadcasting (I and B) Ministry, while Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has been given additional charge of Urban Development Ministry. Both the posts fell vacant after Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu resigned to contest Vice presidential election as NDA candidate. Naidu was holding the portfolio since July 2016 in addition to urban development, housing and poverty alleviation ministry.
Rajatarangini, a book that generally recorded the heritage of Kashmir in the 12th Century, was written by__:
  1. Pravaragupta
  2. Kalhana
  3. Lalitapida
  4. Kashyapa

Correct answer is option B i.e. Kalhana
Explanation:
Kalhana penned the book named Rajatarangini in 12th century CE. It is a metrical historical chronicle of north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir, written in Sanskrit. Rajatarangini describe the misrule prevailing in Kashmir during the reign of King Kalash, son of King Ananta Deva of Kashmir.