GRADEUP STATIC GK (qp1 , 9 more to go) Flashcards
When was the rovers cup started.
- 1981
- 1952
- 1931
- 1891
1891
rovers cup is a football tournament started in india
The headquarters of the ASEAN is located in which of the following country?
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Singapore
Indonesia (Jakarta)
Lavani is the folk music of which state?
- Karnataka
- Odisha
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2019 in Hindi?
- Chitra Mudgal
- Nand Kishore Acharya
- Nasira Sharma
- Ramesh Kunthal Megh
Nand Kishore Acharya
He is an Indian playwright, poet and critic.
Which of the following is one of the sacred books of Buddhism?
- Torah
- The Avesta
- Kalpa Sutra
- Tripitaka
Tripitaka
Which of the following is one of the sacred books of Jainism?
- Torah
- The Avesta
- Kalpa Sutra
- Tripitaka
Kalpa Sutra
Which of the following is one of the sacred books of Jewish?
- Torah
- The Avesta
- Kalpa Sutra
- Tripitaka
Torah
Which of the following is one of the sacred books of Zoroastrianism?
- Torah
- The Avesta
- Kalpa Sutra
- Tripitaka
The Avesta
What was the theme of International Yoga Day 2019?
- Yoga for Climate Action
- Yoga for Peace
- Connect the Youth
- Yoga for Health
Yoga for Climate Action
Vivekananda Rock Memorial is in which state of India?
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda.
The memorial consists of two main structures:
1) Vivekananda Mandapam
2) Shripada Mandapam
Magnus Carlsen is associated with which game?
- Badminton
- Chess
- Squash
- Lawn Tennis
Chess
He’s a Norwegian chess master & became WC in 2013.
Who among the following was one of the recipients of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2019?
- Sania Mirza
- PV Sindhu
- Virat Kohli
- Deepa Malik
Deepa Malik
Who wrote the famous book ‘The God of Small Things’?
- Ruskin Bond
- Arundhati Roy
- Kiran Desai
- Chetan Bhagat
Arundhati Roy, it was her first book.
It won the Booker Prize in 1997.
When was the Secretariat of the SAARC set up?
- 1984
- 1987
- 1985
- 1986
1987
It was set up in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The current Secretary General of SAARC is Esala Ruwan Weerakoon.
Ustad Alladiya Khan belongs to which Gharana of Hindustani music ?
- Agra gharana
- Gwalior gharana
- Benaras gharana
- Jaipur gharana
Jaipur gharana
Delhi gharana is the oldest of the tabla gharanas.
With which of the following sports/games is Smriti Mandhana associated?
- Cricket
- Table Tennis
- Lawn Tennis
- Hockey
Cricket
He was also named as the Best Women’s International Cricketer in 2018.
She was also awarded with the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Award for the best female cricketer of the year.
Saga Dawa is the festival of which state?
- Tripura
- Manipur
- Sikkim
- Assam
Sikkim
It is held to honor the wishes of Buddha on his deathbed.
It is the most famous and biggest festival of Sikkim.
Kudankulam Nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu is set up in collaboration with:
- Russia
- Australia
- France
- US
Russia
It is the largest nuclear power station in India.
It has an installed capacity of 6,000 MW of electricity.
When did the Prime Minister of India declare the country as ‘Open Defecation Free?
- Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
- Mahatma Gandhi’s 70th death anniversary
- 72nd Independence day
- 67th Republic day
Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
The first Education Minister of Independent India was ________.
- Indira Gandhi
- Abul Kalam Azad
- Triguna Sen
- Pranab Mukherjee
Abul Kalam Azad
He became the youngest person to serve as the President.
National Education Day is celebrated on 11 November.
Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh were famous for their_______.
- social work
- ballet performances
- western music
- artwork
artwork
On 2 December 2019, who became the first female pilot of the Indian Navy?
- Shivangi
- Punita Arora
- Bhawana Kanth
- Sarla Thakral
Shivangi
Who was the first Indian woman to fly an aircraft?
- Shivangi
- Punita Arora
- Bhawana Kanth
- Sarla Thakral
Sarla Thukral
Who became the first woman in the Indian Armed Forces promoted to a Three-star rank?
- Shivangi
- Punita Arora
- Bhawana Kanth
- Sarla Thakral
Punita Arora
Who was the first female combat pilot?
- Shivangi
- Punita Arora
- Bhawana Kanth
- Sarla Thakral
Bhawana Kanth
How many times did Pankaj Advani win the IBSF world Billiards championship ?
- 20
- 22
- 24
- 21
22
He is India’s first world champion in 6-red snooker.
He was also awarded with Padma Bhushan in 2018.
With which of the following sports is Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth associated?
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Hockey
Badminton
He was honoured with the Arjun Award in 2019.
Who became the first player in history to win the ‘Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy’ for ‘ICC Cricketer of the Year’?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virat Kohli
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Virat Kohli
Which Indian actress was chosen for the ‘2020 Crystal Award’ given by the World Economic Forum for spreading awareness about mental health?
- Vidya Balan
- Kangana Ranaut
- Deepika Padukone
- Priyanka Chopra
Deepika Padukone
She also received the ‘2019 Crystal Award’.
On which day Is Constitution Day celebrated every year in India?
- 30 November
- 15 October
- 26 November
- 2 October
26 November
It’s also known as National Law Day
Jitu Rai is associated with which sport?
- Wrestling
- Shooting
- Weight lifting
- Boxing
Shooting
He competes in the 10 metre air pistol and 50 metre pistol events.
He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2020 by the government of India.
