General knowledge miscellaneous
- Which fighting force of India will benefit from the LCA project?
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The HAL Tejas is a lightweight multi role fighter developed by India. It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s aging MiG-21 fighters. Later, the LCA was officially named “Tejas” by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was cleared in January 2011 for use by Indian Air Force pilots.
Correct Option: C
The HAL Tejas is a lightweight multi role fighter developed by India. It came from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s aging MiG-21 fighters. Later, the LCA was officially named “Tejas” by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was cleared in January 2011 for use by Indian Air Force pilots.
- Where is the lotus-shaped marble house of worship located?
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The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahia House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flower like shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city.
Correct Option: C
The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahia House of Worship completed in 1986. Notable for its flower like shape, it serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city.
- Which of the following is the Japanese currency?
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The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a reserve currency after the U.S. dollar, the euro and the pound sterling.
Correct Option: D
The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a reserve currency after the U.S. dollar, the euro and the pound sterling.
- Who amongst the following is associated with “Microsoft”?
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Bill Gates is the former chief executive and current chairman of Microsoft, the world’s largest personal computer software company, which he co-founded with Paul Allen. He is consistently ranked among the world’s wealthiest people.
Correct Option: B
Bill Gates is the former chief executive and current chairman of Microsoft, the world’s largest personal computer software company, which he co-founded with Paul Allen. He is consistently ranked among the world’s wealthiest people.
- The Asian Development Bank has its headquarters at
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economic development of countries in Asia. The headquarters of the bank is at Manila, Philippines, and it has representative offices around the world.
Correct Option: D
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 22 August 1966 to facilitate economic development of countries in Asia. The headquarters of the bank is at Manila, Philippines, and it has representative offices around the world.