General Knowledge - General Awareness Quiz - Questions and Answers, GK 2014

1. In 2014, Susie Wolff becomes the first woman to take part in a Formula1 racing weekend race in 22 years during the British Grand Prix. Who among the following was the last woman to enter the F1 world Championship?

a. Giovanna Amati

b. Lella Lombardi

c. Christiana Amati

d. Susi Hudson

2. Which among the following organisations has launched 'No Lost Generation' project for Syrian children, in 2014?

a. United Nations

b. European Union

c. ASEAN

d. SAARC

3. In 2014, which among the following atomic power stations set a world record for continuous operation for 740 days?

a. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

b. Kudankulam Atomic Power Station

c. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station

d. Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station

4. What is the name of the new drug developed by scientists in 2014 as an alternative to antibiotics?

a. Staphefekt

b. Dalvance

c. Orbactiv

d. Sivextro

5. Who has been named as the captain of the ICC Test Team of the Year 2014?

a. Mahender Singh Dhoni

b. Alastair Cook

c. Jaron Morgan

d. Angelo Mathews

6. Muzaffer Ali, who has been selected for Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award, is a famous ________?

a. Film maker

b. Philanthropist

c. Writer

d. Journalist

7. Which of the following statements is /are true about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?
1. Citizens don't need a minimum balance to open bank accounts
2. An overdraft facility of Rs. 1 lakh for Aadhar enabled accounts
3. An additional insurance cover of Rs. 30,000 for all those who open accounts before January 26, 2014.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 3

c. Only 2

d. Only 3

8. In 2014, the union government has announced a nationwide scheme 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission' to ________?

a. Protect the indigenous breed of cows

b. Develop high milk yielding cow breeds

c. Curb slaughtering of cattle

d. Eliminate Foot and Mouth disease

9. A new economic term GIRO is being reporting in newspapers in 2014, what does GIRO stands for ________?

a. Government Internal Resource Order

b. Government Internet Related Order

c. Government Internal Revenue Order

d. Government Internal Record Order

10. In 2014, which among the following cyclones that hit India, had originated due to upper-air cyclonic circulation in the Andaman Sea?

a. Hudhud

b. Lehar

c. Helen

d. Nilam

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12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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Very rare mango variety from Singapore. It is a long fruit looking similar to Nam Doc Mai but with a pink blush. Some people consider it the best had ever tasted. The season is long and can vary from year to year. It is fiberless with good flesh to seed ratio. The seed is almost paper thin. This mango would be perfect for the container considering its slow growth habit. May be aslo spelled Maha Chanok or Maha Chanook.