General Knowledge: Page 2 of 9
GJM stands for—
A. General Justice Movement
B. Gorkha Janmukti Morcha
C. Gorkhaland Janshakti Morcha
D. Gorkha Janjagriti Morcha
Ans : B
‘Salwa Judum’ is—
A. Terrorist organization
B. A branch of naxalite
C. Name of a police force
D. An anti naxalite movement
Ans : D
According to a research, stem cells from skin can treat—
A. Alzhumer
B. Schizophrenia
C. Parkinson’s disease
D. None of the above
Ans : C
When did the Olympic torch relay begin ?
A. in 1950
B. in 1952
C. in 1953
D. in 1963
Ans : B
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is the world’s first and largest operational space launch facility. In which country is it located?
A. France
B. Kazakhstan
C. Uzbekistan
D. Germany
Ans : B
In which year Hockey World Cup tournament started?
A. 1971
B. 1974
C. 1976
D. 1977
Ans : A
Who among the following has been nominated to become the U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York, by US President Barack Obama?
A. Preet Bharara
B. Suresh Modi
C. Rajiv Khurana
D. Suresh Kalmadi
Ans : A
What is the name of the first setellite launched by Iran on Feb 3, 2009 ?
A. Shahab
B. Hatf
C. Zulfiqar
D. Omid
Ans : D
Recently Indian Navy commissioned INS Airavat. Which among the following terms precisely describes INS Airavat?
A. Landing Ship Tank
B. Waterjet Propelled Fast Attack Craft
C. Guided Missile Frigate
D. GPS Craft
Ans : A
In which year PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)began
A. 1995
B. 2000
C. 1999
D. 1980
Ans : D