RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs 2

Question 1

Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?

Accepted Answer

Jaipur

Answer

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the 'Pink City' because Maharaja Ram Singh painted the entire old city pink in 1876 to welcome Prince Albert.

Question 2

The 'Digital India' initiative was launched with which primary objective?

Accepted Answer

To transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy

Answer

Digital India was launched to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy by providing government services electronically.

Question 3

Who was the first President of India?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962. He was the only president to serve two full terms.

Question 4

Which is the largest desert in the world?

Accepted Answer

Arctic Desert

Answer

The Antarctic/Arctic Desert is technically the largest desert. Among hot deserts, the Sahara is the largest. The Arctic Desert covers about 13.9 million sq km.

Question 5

The Khilafat Movement in India was launched in support of which cause?

Accepted Answer

Restoration of the Ottoman Caliphate

Answer

The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was launched by Indian Muslims to support the Ottoman Sultan who was the Caliph of Islam after Turkey's defeat in WWI.

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RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs 2