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General Knowledge Quiz: Prepare strategically to score well in competitive exams

The exam syllabus is vast for competitive exams and students need to devise proper strategies to cover the portion.

Published on: Nov 27, 2024 02:28 PM IST
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Students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Bank jobs, etc need to have proper strategies when it comes to preparation. The exam syllabus will be vast for such competitive exams and students need to devise proper strategies to cover the portion.

Try to solve the gk questions to understand your strengths and weaknesses so that you can work on them. (Pic for representation)
Try to solve the gk questions to understand your strengths and weaknesses so that you can work on them. (Pic for representation)

Try to solve the following questions to understand your strengths and weaknesses so that you can work on them.

I. Which city will host the Army Day Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025?

a) Pune

b) Chennai

c) Lucknow

II. The Union Cabinet approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to _________?

a) Cooking gas

b) scholarly research articles and journal publication

c) Banking facility

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III. Constitution Day is observed on?

b) December 29

c) November 26

IV. The COP29 meeting concluded in _________?

a) Baku, Azerbaijan

b) New Delhi

c) California

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V. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Federative Republic of Brazil?

a) Dinesh Bhatia

b) Shashi Tharoor

c) Taranjit Singh Sandhu

VI. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is located in?

a) Delhi

b) Hyderabad

c) Bengaluru

VII. The Union Education Minister and Labour Minister recently launched a ____________ report, which is titled “Jobs at Your Doorstep – A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People,”

a) World Economic Forum

b) Asian Development Bank report

c) World Bank Report

VIII. __________________ and UNICEF announced a strategic partnership to support the ‘Disaster Resilient Communities and Climate Risk-Informed Efficient Administrative Systems’ as part of the Flagship CSR program. Name the bank.

a) IndusInd Bank

b) ICICI Bank

c) HDFC Bank

Look out for the answers to these questions in the next article.

Also Read: General Knowledge Quiz: Solve these questions to assess your awareness

Here are the answers for the previous quiz:

I. ICICI Bank

II. Arvinder Singh Sahney

III. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL)

IV. Leh

V. Navin Ramgoolam

VI. General Anil Chauhan

VII. November 14

VIII. Bengaluru

 
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HT Education Desk

For over a decade, the Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk has been a trusted source for accurate, in-depth, and timely news on education and careers. We bring the latest updates on board exams, competitive exams, results, employment news, study abroad, scholarships, and school and college admissions, helping students, job seekers, and educators make informed decisions. Our Coverage Areas 1. Board Exams & Results: Comprehensive reporting on CBSE, CISCE, and state board exams (UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others), including schedules, admit cards, answer keys, results, and career opportunities. 2. Competitive Exams: Insights into major exams like UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, CAT, SAT, and state and central government services. Exam Results: Timely updates on UPSC, SSC, SBI, IBPS, NTA, IIMs, and other competitive exam results. 3. Employment News: Notifications on government and private sector jobs, vacancies, eligibility, application processes, and results. 4. Study Abroad: Information on top universities, courses, tuition fees, scholarships, visa regulations, and career prospects for international students. Features & Analysis: Opinion pieces, expert explainers, deep-dive reports, and interviews with key figures in education. 5. Breaking Education News: Real-time updates on major policy changes, institutional reforms, and trends shaping the education sector. 6. With a commitment to factual, unbiased journalism, HT Digital’s Education Desk has seen continuous growth in readership, offering credible and engaging content tailored for students, parents, and professionals. Meet the Team 1. Nilesh Mathur – News Editor A journalist with 24 years of experience, including 18+ years at Hindustan Times, Nilesh leads editorial planning, ensures factual accuracy, and enhances audience engagement through strategic content. 2. Papri Chanda – Deputy Chief Content Producer With over a decade of experience in education journalism, Papri specializes in exam-related content, study abroad insights, and education trends. She also explores new opportunities in education that benefit students. 3. Bishal – Senior Content Producer Active in the education and jobs sector since 2019, Bishal focuses on tracking developments, analyzing trends, and crafting informative content for students and job aspirants. 4. Gaurav Sarma – Deputy Chief Content Producer A multimedia journalist with 9+ years of experience, Gaurav is skilled in research-based storytelling, feature writing, and reporting on competitive exams, online courses, and education trends. At Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk, we strive to be the go-to platform for students and professionals navigating the dynamic world of education and careers.

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