MBA admission 2014: Practice GK questions for MBA prep- Part 1
Updated on Dec 3, 2013 17:23 IST
With MBA entrances entering the last lap, prepare questions on general knowledge and current affairs on shiksha.com.
Q. Who is the designer of Indian Rupee Sign?
A.
Udaya Kumar
Q. Which year did India win the Hockey World Cup?
A.
1975
Q. Who is the chairman of TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)?
A.
Rahul Khullar
Q. The Election Commission of India has decided to introduce “Vote Verifiable Paper Trail (VVPAT) on trial basis for the first time in the by-polls to be held in which state in September 2013?
A.
Nagaland
Q. Which Indian market features in the list of World’s 5 most expensive office markets?
A.
Connaught Place, Delhi
Q. How many colours does the latest Google logo (launched on September 19) contain?
A.
4
Q. In a historic decision, the Church of South India (CSI) appointed whom as its first woman Bishop in Sep 2013?
A.
Rev E Pushpalalitha
Q. He was the only person to fast to death during the freedom struggle. He died after 64 days of fast in Jail. Name him.
A.
Jatindra Nath Das
Q. Which Nuclear capable missile was test fired on November 23, 2013?
A.
Dhanush missile
Q. Tata Group is venturing into aviation business. The new company is a JV between Tata Sons and ____
A.
Singapore Airlines
Q. Michel Djotodia is the new president of which African nation? (Hint: It's capital nation is Bangui)
A.
Central African Republic
Q. Who is Indira Gandhi Prize winner 2013?
A.
Angela Merkel
Q. Who are the winners of Bharat Ratna Award 2013?
A.
Sachin Tendulkar and CNR Rao
Q. Name the top cyclones that hit India in 2013.
A.
Phailin in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, Mahasen in Nagaland and Mizoram, Helen, Lehar in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Q. Delhi enjoys highest per capita income in the country at more than ________ lakh per year in 2012-13.
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Rs 2.01 lakh
Q. What is India's rank in Global Competitiveness Report 2013 published by World Economic forum?
A.
60
Q. Who is the author of the novel 'Les Miserable'?
A.
Victor Hugo
Q. Who was awarded the 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2013' India award by finance minister P Chidambaram?
A.
Chetna Vijay Sinha
Q. Name the Indian-American who has been appointed as president of Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, the world's largest ratings firm.
A.
Neeraj Sahai
Q. The controversial 300-MW Lakhwar hydroelectric power project is related to which state?
A.
Uttarakhand (Upper Yamuna River Basin in Dehradun)
Q. Which super computer recently retained its place at the top of the list of world’s most powerful systems?
A.
Tianhne – 2
Q. What is the only instance when the President of India exercised his power of veto?
A.
Indian Post Office (Amendment Bill)
Q. Name the initiative launched by Google to increase the number of female internet users in India by 2014.
A.
hwgo.com (Helping Women Go Online)
Q. World No Tobacco Day is observed on ___.
A.
May 31
Q. Which country has highest currency value?
A.
Kuwait's Dinar
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