General Knowledge for Competitive Exams

UTI (Unit Trust of India) initiated the India Development Fund in America. This was a significant financial initiative to mobilize investments from the Indian diaspora in the United States.

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, along with prominent Indian leaders like W.C. Bonnerjee and Dadabhai Naoroji. Gandhi joined decades later and became its leader.

Prabhakar Vardhan (c. 6th century CE) was the father of Harsha Vardhan (Harsha), who ruled North India from 606-647 CE. Prabhakar was a ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, based in Thanesar. Humayun and Akbar were much later Mughal rulers.

Firdausi (Ferdowsi) was a 10th-11th century Persian poet, author of the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings), the national epic of Greater Iran. He is one of the most celebrated figures in Persian literature. The other options are incorrect nationalities.

The Mexican Peso (MXN) is the official currency of Mexico. It was the first currency in the world to use the $ sign and is divided into 100 centavos. The Yen is Japan's currency, Rouble is Russia's, and Lira was historically used in Italy and Turkey.

Correct Answer: Rouble

Public goods are goods that are consumed collectively by the community and are characterized by non-excludability and non-rivalry in consumption. Examples include street lighting, national defense, and public parks - once provided, everyone benefits and one person's use doesn't reduce availability for others.

The Angas are the canonical sacred texts of Jainism, containing the teachings of Lord Mahavira. Tripitakas are Buddhist texts, while 'Jain Gram' and 'Jain Stuthi' are not authentic Jain scriptures.

The 7th Amendment Act of 1956 was enacted to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission. It led to the reorganization of India into 14 states and 6 union territories, primarily based on linguistic boundaries.

Article 80 of the Constitution fixes the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha at 250 members. This includes 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.

24. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment Provided that nothing in this sub clause shall authorise the detention of any person beyond the maximum period prescribed by any law made by Parliament under sub clause (b) of clause ( 7 ); or such person is detained in accordance with the provisions of any law made by Parliament under sub clauses (a) and (b) of clause ( 7 )

It is written by Kuldeep Nayar.

Correct Answer: The Canterbury Tales

The Tarapore Committee was specifically appointed by the RBI to examine the issues related to capital account convertibility of the Indian Rupee.

Dharmachakra Parivarthan, or the Turning of the Wheel of Dharma, refers to the first sermon delivered by Buddha at Sarnath after attaining enlightenment. The other options are incorrect terminology.

Raniganj is popular for coal mine and related business have sprung up making Raniganj as a very popular market place. Cluster of medical practice nor make Raniganj a medical hub. Raniganj is also popular as a commercial business district serving as a link between supplies to state capital Kolkata from northern parts of the country. 

Silk weaving is common between Mysore, Bangalore, Salem and Amritsar. Silk reeling, twisting and weaving is common in all the four states.  

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was the first non-Indian to be awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1987.