General Knowledge Questions

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Consternation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released two commemorative coins of denominations Rs. 125 & Rs. 10 as a mark of tribute to whom?

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The result is that the impact of humanities and liberal arts on _____________ action and day-to-day activities seems to be distinctly on the wane. ______________ and conventional approaches of teaching coupled with stasis that makes them traverse the __________ beaten path of course curricula isn’t helping society see the relevance of humanities and social science ____________ a technology-driven, changing world. The approach inevitably will be nuanced and there will be a need to weak the course content and fine-tune it to come ____________ with newer products to stay relevant and act as a facilitator to business and industry.

them traverse the __________ beaten path of course

Which one is not a football stadium in India?

Who among the following was honoured with the IAAF male Athlete of year Award for 2017 at a award ceremony in Monaco in November 2017?

Name the Real Madrid footballer who has been awarded the Globe Soccer Award for 'The Best Player of the Year 2017'.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Easier said than done

Why does a piece of cloth, which appears green in sunlight, appear black when it is viewed under red light?