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Questions of General Knowledge for RRB NTPC CBT 2 MAINS preparation   1. Which one of the following is not considered harmful to the society? a. Untouchability b. Dowry system c. Adult franchise d. Child Marriage 2. If a political party is treated as a recognized political party in _____ or more states, it shall be known as a 'National Party' throughout the whole of India. a. 4 b. 2 c. 1 d. 3 3. Space research does not include the discipline ________. a. Biology b. Physics c. Earth science d. Human culture 4. One of the condition for recognition of a political party as a State party in India is that it secures at least ____% of the valid votes polled at the last general election in the State to the Legislative Assembly. a. 5 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6 5. St. Peter's Square is located in which of the following places? a. Vatican City b. Athens c. Washington d. Berlin 6. Germanium is a commonly used -  a. Insulator b. Moderator c. Semi - conductor d. conductor 7. Which of the following i...

Indian Army Day celebrated on 15 January 2022, Monumental National Flag was Unveiled On the occasion of Army Day, on 15 January 22, the Indian Army unveiled a Monumental National Flag of size 225 feet by 150 feet at Jaisalmer Military Station. This flag is a befitting tribute to the Indian heritage, as it is made of hundred percent Khadi material. The hoisting of flag also commemorates the 75th year of India’s Independence being celebrated as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. In an event organised under strict protocols, GOC of the Battle Axe Division unveiled the National Flag amidst select dignitaries who were amongst those present. This National Flag, which is clearly visible from a distance of several kilometers, truly showcases the pride, aspirations and spirit of nationalism of our citizens. The flag hoisting was followed by national anthem and a military band display. Image Source: PIB Ministry of Defence

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today announced that January 16 will be celebrated as National Start Up Day. The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal presented the National Start Up Awards 2021. Shri Goyal said, realising the contribution of Startups towards nation-building, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today announced that January 16 will be celebrated as National Start-up Day, to take the Startup culture to the far flung areas of the country. Shri Goyal said the PM has focused on three sutras (pillars) to strengthen innovation: Liberating entrepreneurs from the web of Govt processes & bureaucratic silos, - over 25,000 compliances reduced, decriminalization of laws, etc, but what more can be done to help businesses grow & prosper in an easier environment? Building institutional mechanisms, - strengthen regulatory processes and self-regulation, & Handholding young innovators ...

PM pays tributes to the great Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the great Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day. "On Thiruvalluvar Day, I pay tributes to the great Thiruvalluvar. His ideals are insightful and practical…they stand out for their diverse nature and intellectual depth. Sharing a video I took last year of the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari.  https://t.co/B7JuOMLjRo " Prime Minister's Office

India Meteorological Department commemorates its 147th Foundation Day. Union Minister of State (Independent charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 147th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department. He said "said that India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian and Middle East countries". Addressing a galaxy o f Leaders, Administrators, Scientists and Scholars on the occasion of 147 th  Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department here, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the severe weather forecasting being provided to many countries since 2016,  has come a long way and proved handy to countries like Nepal and Bangladesh in fighting severe climatic disasters. Image Source: PIB Shri R.K. Mathur, Lieutenant Governor, UT of Ladhakh, Shri Jamyang Tser...

Khadi Monumental National Flag to be displayed at Longewala Tomorrow on Army Day. The Monumental National Flag, which is the world’s largest national flag made of Khadi fabric, will be put to a grand public display along the India – Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer to celebrate “Army Day” on Saturday. The Monumental National Flag will be displayed at Longewala which was the center stage of the historic battle between India and Pakistan in 1971. This will be the 5 th  public display of the National Flag since its unveiling in Leh on 2 nd  October 2021. It was, later on, displayed at Hindon Airbase on the occasion of Air Force Day on 8 th  October 2021 and at the Red Fort on 21 st  October 2021, that marked the completion of 100 crore Covid vaccinations in India. On 4 th  December 2021, the Monumental National Flag was displayed at the Naval Dockyard near Gateway of India in Mumbai to celebrate Navy Day. Image Source: NewsOnAIR The Monumental National Flag, which symb...

Shri Piyush Goyal urges Global Venture Capital Funds to focus on Startups from Tier 2 and 3 cities. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal has called upon the Global Venture Capital (VC) Funds to focus more on Startups from Tier 2 and 3 cities. Chairing the 4 th  Roundtable with Global Venture Capital Funds, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Goyal invited the VCs to explore new sectors for investing, promote and protect the intellectual property created by the young Indian entrepreneurs, provide expertise to scale-up and explore greater capital infusion including risk capital. It was pointed out in the meeting that India is home to over 61,000 recognised Startups spread across 55 industries, with 45% of them emerging from Tier 2 and 3 cities and 45% of Startups having at least one Woman Director, a testimony of ...