1. Who became the most successful female climber of Mount Everest ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Lhakpa Sherpa is the most successful female climber of Mount Everest, having reached the summit 10 times.
2. The 'Sunway Taihulight' has been declared as the fastest _______ in the world.
Correct : A
Explanation: China's Sunway-TaihuLight named world's fastest supercomputer.
3. Euro Cup-2016 was won by
Correct : C
Explanation:
4. World's first quantum-enabled satellite 'Micius' was launched by
Correct : D
Explanation: The Quantum Experiments at Space Scale (QUESS), also known as Micius, was launched in August 2016 from China. It was the world's first quantum communications satellite.
5. The first BRICS film festival was organised in
Correct : A
Explanation: BRICS Film Festival is a popular event among cinema lovers and the public in general, and acts as an important platform for promoting films of BRICS countries. BRICS Film Festival was first organised by India in New Delhi from 2-6 September 2016, wherein twenty films (4 each from BRICS countries) were screened.
6. The world's largest radio telescope 'FAST' was commissioned by
Correct : C
Explanation: The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST) was commissioned by the Chinese government in 2016. The National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences operates the telescope.
7. The ambassador of 'Make in India' initiative is
Correct : C
Explanation: Piruz Khambatta, the Chairman of Rasna was named as the brand ambassador of Make in India. 'Make in India' initiative was launched globally in September 2014 as a part of India's renewed focus on Manufacturing. The objective of the Initiative is to promote India as the most preferred global manufacturing destination.
8. India's fastest train is
Correct : C
Explanation: Gatimaan Express: 160 km/h (99 mph) but Now in 2023, the fatest train is Vande Bharat Express : 180 km/h (112 mph)
9. The chairman of 21st Law Commission is
Correct : B
Explanation: Balbir Singh Chauhan, a former Supreme Court judge, was the chairman of the 21st Law Commission of India from 2015 to 2018. The 22nd Law Commission of India was constituted in 2020 and is chaired by retired High Court Chief Justice Rituraj Awasthi.
10. Who became India's first woman member of the IOC ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Nita Ambani was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on August 4, 2016, becoming the first Indian woman to hold the position
11. Which state became the first state to ratify GST Bill ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Assam was the first state to ratify(means to officially approve something by signing or voting for it) the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill on August 12, 2016. The GST is an indirect tax that was implemented in India on July 1, 2017.
12. 'INS Tarmugli' is the first
Correct : A
Explanation: INS Tarmugli is the first Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC).
13. 'Swachh Himachal - Padhai Bhi, Safai Bhi' campaign was launched by
Correct : C
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has launched 'Swachh Himachal - Padhai bhi, Safai bhi' campaign in Dharamsala.
14. Which state of India became the first state to launch Rotavirus Vaccination Project ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to launch the Rotavirus vaccination project on December 3, 2015. The project was launched by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in Dharamsala, Kangra district, by administering the Rotavirus drops to children under five years of age.
15. The 2015 Paragliding World Cup was held in
Correct : A
Explanation: In October 2015, India will be hosting the Paragliding World Cup for the first time. The event will be held in in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
16. India's first e-Vidhan Mobile App was launched by
Correct : C
Explanation: The H.P. Legislative Assembly has become India's first ever high-tech Paperless Assembly by implementing e-Vidhan system and automating the process involved in working of House including various House Committees, its Secretariat and managing Constituencies by respective Hon'ble Members.
17. Which one of the following was associated with INA ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Bakshi Pratap Singh was associated with the Indian National Army (INA) in 1931.The INA was founded in 1942 by Mohan Singh and Rash Behari Bose. In July 1943, Subhash Chandra Bose joined the INA.
18. Who was the first Health Minister in the Indian Cabinet ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was the first Health Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1957. She was also a member of Parliament and a champion of women's rights for more than 30 years.
19. Ice-skating club is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Shimla Ice Skating Club is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. The club organizes ice skating events from December to February each year.
20. Indira Gandhi Medical College is located at
Correct : B
Explanation: Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGGMCH) established in the year 1967 is located in Shimla.
21. Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry was established in
the year
Correct : D
Explanation: Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry was established on December 1, 1985. The university is located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
22. The most populous district of Himachal Pradesh is
Correct : A
Explanation: Kangra is the most populated district in Himachal Pradesh. It is also the largest district in the state by population.
23. Scheduled Caste population of H.P. is approximately how many percent of the total population of the state ?
Correct : C
Explanation: According to the 2011 census, the Scheduled Caste (SC) population of Himachal Pradesh is 25.19% of the state's total population. The state's total population is 68,56,509, with 17,29,252 SCs.
24. Which of the following district was earliest to be formed ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh was formed on April 15, 1948, as a Chief Commissioner Province.
It was made by integrating 30 small and large hill states, including 26 Shimla hill states and 4 Punjab hill states.
The four districts that made up Himachal Pradesh at the time were: Chamba, Mahasu, Mandi, Sirmour.
25. Who was the first Speaker of Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Sh. Jaiwant Ram was the first Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly