India General Knowledge Quiz: Current Affairs, Law, Cinema & Science

S. M. Krishna, the former Indian Minister for External Affairs (2009-2012) and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, was born in Maddur in Mandya district, Karnataka. Maddur is known for its political significance in Karnataka. The other options (Nelamangala, Yelahanka, Bilagi) are not associated with Krishna's birthplace.

HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) was established in 1940 in Bangalore by Walchand Hirachand as 'Hindustan Aircraft Limited' to produce military aircraft for the Royal Indian Air Force. It is now a major aerospace and defense company. NAL (National Aerospace Laboratories) was established later (1959). ISRO was formed in 1969. DRDO was established in 1958.

This Tamil lyric appears in the song 'Vaseegara' from the 2002 Tamil film 'Minnale', composed by Harris Jayaraj and sung by Bombay Jayashri. The other options are also Tamil film songs: 'Poove Unakaga' (1996), 'Kaadhaluku Mariyadhai' (1997), while 'Rasigan' appears to be from a 1994 film. The phrase is poetic Tamil expressing romantic sentiment.

This Tamil lyric appears in the song 'Sutthi Sutthi' from the 2005 film 'Ghajini' starring Surya and Asin, with music by Harris Jayaraj. The other options are Tamil films: 'Unnai Ninaithu' (2002), 'Nanda' (2002), and 'Friends' (2001). The lyric expresses romantic longing.

This is a famous dialogue from the Tamil film 'Naadodigal' (2009). The quote 'Nee yenna naanum yenna vedhangal thevai illai ellorum urave endral sogangal yedhum illai' (meaning 'What you want, what I want, there's no difference - if everyone is like family, there are no problems') is a key line from this movie about friendship and relationships. Subramaniapuram and Pasanga are different films with different themes.

This line 'Un madiyile en thalaiyanai irundhal uranguven' (meaning 'If I can rest my head on your lap, I can sleep peacefully') is a touching dialogue from the Tamil film 'Pasanga' (2009). The film deals with childhood innocence and relationships, making this emotional quote characteristic of its themes.

The dialogue 'Un udhtukul irukkum oru vaarhtai adha solli vital thodangum en vaazhkai' (meaning 'There's one word in your stomach - if you say it, my life will begin/transform') is from the Tamil film 'SMS' (2008), also known as 'Something Something'. The film's title itself is reflected in this dialogue style.

The Companies Act 1956 was the principal legislation governing companies in India for several decades. It was enacted in 1956 and replaced the earlier Companies Act of 1913. This act provided the comprehensive framework for incorporation, management, and winding up of companies in India until it was replaced by the Companies Act 2013.

The Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) are indeed the two principal documents of a company. The MoA defines the company's relationship with the outside world (objectives, scope, authority), while the AoA governs internal relationships and procedures. Together, they form the constitution of the company.

Company law explicitly prohibits payment of dividends out of capital reserves. Dividends can only be paid from profit reserves - specifically from current year profits after providing for depreciation, or from accumulated profits. Capital reserves (like share premium, revaluation reserves) must be maintained to protect creditors and cannot be distributed as dividends. This is a fundamental principle of corporate capital maintenance.

The Memorandum of Association typically contains seven clauses: Name Clause, Registered Office Clause, Object Clause, Liability Clause, Capital Clause, Association Clause, and Subscription Clause. The Name Clause (company name), Capital Clause (authorized capital), and Liability Clause (nature of members' liability) are all essential components. An 'Operation Clause' is not a standard clause in the MoA - operational matters are covered in the Articles of Association.

The Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) is indeed the world's largest amphibian, reaching lengths of up to 1.8 meters (6 feet). It is fully aquatic and found in rocky mountain streams and lakes in China. The blue whale is a mammal, not an amphibian. African frogs and silky frogs are much smaller in comparison.

At higher speeds, aerodynamic drag becomes the dominant force opposing vehicle motion. At 80 km/h (approximately 50 mph), roughly 50-60% of engine power is used to overcome air resistance. This percentage increases dramatically with speed - at 100 km/h, over 80% of fuel consumption can be attributed to overcoming wind resistance. The statement is essentially correct for typical passenger vehicles at highway speeds.

Neurons (brain cells) are indeed the longest living cells in the human body. Most neurons are formed before birth and can survive for the entire lifespan - over 100 years in some cases. Unlike skin cells (2-3 weeks), red blood cells (120 days), or muscle cells (which regenerate), neurons typically do not undergo cell division in adulthood and must last a lifetime. Hair cells are constantly shed and replaced.

Alfred Nobel invented dynamite in 1866 as a safer alternative to nitroglycerin. The other dates are incorrect - 1896 was the year of his death, while 1907 and 1924 are after his lifetime.

The CPI(Maoist) was formed in 2004 through the merger of the People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). These two groups were the major Naxalite formations that united to create a unified Maoist organization.

On October 8, 2009, a major Naxalite ambush in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra resulted in the death of 18 police personnel. This was one of the deadliest attacks by Maoists in Maharashtra.

The influence of Maoists spread significantly from 56 districts in 2001 to approximately 230 districts by the late 2000s. This expansion represents a major security challenge in India's affected states.