2001+ General Awareness Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?

1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-year Plan.

2.The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

3.The scheme applies to persons above the age of 10 years.

4.The scheme is anchored with Panchayati raj Institutions and Local self-Government.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3	B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1,2 and 4	D) 1, 3 and 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1,2 and 4

Explanation:

Saakshar Bharat scheme was launched on 8th September 2009 during the 11th Five Year Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The scheme is anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-government to decrease regional and social disparities and to focus on women, SCs, STs, minorities and other disadvantaged groups. It focused mainly on adult education, with emphasis on non-literates in the age group of 15-36 years.

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Kishori amonkar died recently. He was associated with which of the following fields?

A) Classical Vocalist	B) Classical Dancer
C) Sports	D) Politician

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Classical Vocalist

Explanation:

Kishori amonkar died recently. He was associated with Classical Vocalist.

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With which country India has signed an agreement in September 2017 for co-operation in health sector?

A) Indonesia	B) Norway
C) France	D) Denmark

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Norway

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The 48th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting was held in which of the following countries?

A) Australia	B) China
C) Switzerland	D) France

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Switzerland

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Which of the following will cause an increase in the demand for coffee?

A) Price of coffee falling in foreign markets	B) Coffee prices are expected to fall rapidly in domestic markets
C) Average income falls in the country	D) Increase in price of tea

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Increase in price of tea

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Which country launched its first military satellite ANASIS-II ?

A) North Korea	B) Albania
C) South Korea	D) Argentina

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) South Korea

Explanation:

South Korea has launched its first military satellite named ANASIS-II. This military communication satellite was launched by SpaceX and is expected to reach its orbit in next two weeks. The satellite has been launched with an aim to enhance Korea's ability to defend itself against the North Korea.

The Military of South Korea is likely to take over the satellite system in October 2020.

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In September 2017, NABARD sanctioned a loan of about Rs 119 crore for development projects in ______.

A) Nagaland	B) Haryana
C) Karnataka	D) Kerala

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Haryana

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In which of the following countries India celebrated a cultural festival named ‘India by the Nile’ in 2017?

A) Iran	B) Brazil
C) Egypt	D) UAE

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