General Awareness Questions Set-32

1. Who won Irani Trophy for the fifth time against the Rest of India in Bangalore, recently?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & Explanation: Karnataka won Irani Trophy for the fifth time against the Rest of India in Bangalore.

2. Who received International Gandhi Award for the year 2013 by President of India?
A) Vijay Kumar and Guocheng Zhang
B) Ravi Sekh and Anand Morti
C) Rana Sethi and Aditya Malhotra
D) Jeevan Tripathi and Shaki Parekh
Answer & Explanation: Vijay Kumar and Guocheng Zhang

3. Who will host first time World Bridge Championship for Bermuda Bowl (men) and Venice Cup (women) in October 2015?
A) Germany
B) England
C) India
D) Japan
Answer & Explanation: India.

4. Who won the Crystal Bear for the best film at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival?
A) Tarpore
B) Killa
C) Ashita
D) Fenchie
Answer & Explanation: Marathi film, Killa won the Crystal Bear for the best film at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.

5. Who has recently launched a book entitled ModiNomics in New Delhi?
A) Chanda Kochhar
B) Arun Jaitely
C) Mohammad Hamid Ansari
D) APJ Abdul Kalam
Answer & Explanation: Arun Jaitely has recently launched a book entitled ModiNomics in New Delhi.

6. Who broke the 21- year-old world record of pole vault of Sergey Bubka at Donetsk in Ukraine?
A) Merry Bubka
B) Renaud Lavillenie
C) Yelena Isinbayeva
D) Jenn Suhr
Answer & Explanation: Renaud Lavillenie broke the 21- year-old world record of pole vault of Sergey Bubka at Donetsk in Ukraine.

7. Which state won the National Tourism Award 2012-13?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Rajasthan
D) Himanchal Pradesh
Answer & Explanation: Sikkim won the National Tourism Award 2012-13.

8. Which company acquired WhatsApp for 19 billion dollars in a cash and stock deal, recently?
A) Microsoft
B) Facebook
C) Orkut
D) Google
Answer & Explanation: Facebook acquired WhatsApp for 19 billion dollars in a cash and stock deal.

9. IMF has projected that the economic growth for 2014 -15 of India will be?
A) 4.4%
B) 6%
C) 5.4%
D) 5%
Answer & Explanation: IMF has projected 5.4% economic growth for 2014 -15 of India.

10. Who emerged as champions of Hockey India League after defeating Jaypee Punjab Warriors at Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi?
A) Kalinga Lancers
B) Delhi Waveriders
C) Mumbai Magicians
D) Uttar Pradesh Wizards
Answer & Explanation: Delhi Waveriders emerged as champions of Hockey India League.