sports, economic scene, general polity - One Line Questions
1.
The 'Right to Information Act' (RTI) in India was enacted in which year? —
2005
2.
Which of the following is NOT a major component of India's GDP? —
Foreign Aid
3.
Which Indian athlete won a gold medal in the Javelin Throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? —
Neeraj Chopra
4.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Uniform Civil Code? —
Article 44
5.
The President of India can be impeached under which Article of the Constitution? —
Article 61
6.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Power of the President to grant pardons etc.'? —
Article 72
7.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy? —
Articles 36-51
8.
The term 'Double Fault' is associated with which sport? —
Tennis
9.
India's 'Make in India' initiative primarily aims to: —
Encourage manufacturing and investment in India
10.
Which country is known for hosting the FIFA World Cup most frequently? —
Brazil
11.
The 'Queen's Gambit' is a famous opening in which game? —
Chess
12.
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition contested between teams from: —
USA and Europe
13.
The term 'Knockout' is primarily associated with which combat sport? —
Boxing
14.
The term 'Grand Slam' is associated with which sport? —
Tennis
15.
The term 'LBW' (Leg Before Wicket) is associated with which sport? —
Cricket
16.
What does the term 'GDP' stand for in economics? —
Gross Domestic Product
17.
The term 'Golden Goal' was historically used in which sport to end a tied match? —
Football (Soccer)
18.
The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission) was launched with the aim of: —
Making India open defecation free and improving solid waste management
19.
The 'Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management' (FRBM) Act in India aims to: —
Introduce fiscal discipline and reduce the fiscal deficit
20.
The 'Repo Rate' is a tool used by the RBI for: —
Controlling inflation by affecting lending rates
21.
Which country won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023? —
Australia
22.
The 'Inflation Reduction Act' is a significant piece of legislation in which country? —
United States
23.
Who is the current Chief Justice of India? —
Justice D. Y. Chandrachud
24.
Who is the current Attorney General of India? —
R. Venkataramani
25.
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which was recently abrogated, dealt with the special status of which region? —
Jammu and Kashmir
26.
The Vice President of India is also the ex-officio Chairman of which body? —
Rajya Sabha
27.
The 'Question Hour' in Indian Parliament is a period where: —
Members of Parliament can ask questions to ministers
28.
The 'G20' (Group of Twenty) is an international forum for cooperation on: —
Global financial stability
29.
Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh'? —
Milkha Singh
30.
Who is the current Prime Minister of India? —
Narendra Modi
31.
The 'World Trade Organization' (WTO) is an international organization dealing with the global rules of trade between nations. Its headquarters are in: —
Geneva
32.
The Lok Sabha is presided over by the: —
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
33.
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India? —
Shaktikanta Das
34.
What is the 'Fiscal Policy' of a government primarily concerned with? —
Government spending and taxation
35.
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? —
Right to Property
36.
The term 'Slam Dunk' is a scoring move in which sport? —
Basketball
37.
The term 'Ace' is used in which sport to denote a serve that the opponent fails to touch? —
Tennis
38.
The 'Monopoly' game is a popular board game focused on: —
Property trading and development
39.
In which sport did P. V. Sindhu win a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? —
Badminton
40.
The term 'Hat-trick' is commonly used in which sports? —
Cricket and Football
41.
The concept of 'Zero Hour' in parliamentary proceedings refers to: —
A time slot where questions are asked without prior notice
42.
What does 'Fiscal Deficit' in a government budget represent? —
The difference between the government's total expenditure and its total revenue (excluding borrowings)
43.
Who is the current President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? —
Thomas Bach
44.
What is the primary objective of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India? —
To replace multiple indirect taxes with a single tax
45.
What is the primary objective of the 'National Rural Employment Guarantee Act' (NREGA)? —
To guarantee at least 100 days of wage employment in rural areas
46.
What is the primary role of the 'Securities and Exchange Board of India' (SEBI)? —
To regulate the securities market and protect investors
47.
What is the main function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? —
To issue currency and manage monetary policy
48.
The concept of 'Parliamentary Sovereignty' is most strongly associated with the political system of: —
United Kingdom
49.
Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in an individual sport? —
Michael Phelps
50.
Who is the current captain of the Indian men's cricket team? —
Rohit Sharma