RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization publishes the Human Development Index (HDI) annually?
- World Bank
- International Monetary Fund
- United Nations Development Programme (Correct answer)
- World Health Organization
Correct answer: United Nations Development Programme
The Human Development Index is published annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its Human Development Report.
The Human Development Index (HDI) was created by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq and Indian economist Amartya Sen in 1990. It is published annually by the UNDP in the Human Development Report. HDI measures three dimensions: long and healthy life (life expectancy), knowledge (education), and decent standard of living (GNI per capita). It ranks countries from 0 to 1, with 1 being the highest human development.
Question 2: Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Gujarat
Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states, stretching approximately 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea.
Gujarat has the longest coastline among all Indian states at approximately 1,600 km (about 1/3 of India's total coastline of ~7,516 km). Its coastline is highly indented due to the Gulf of Khambhat and the Gulf of Kutch. Andhra Pradesh has the second longest state coastline. The total Indian coastline including island territories extends to about 7,516 km.
Question 3: The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by the Government of India in which year?
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014 (Correct answer)
- 2015
Correct answer: 2014
'Make in India' was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 September 2014 to encourage companies to manufacture in India.
'Make in India' was launched on September 25, 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, encouraging both domestic and foreign companies to manufacture products in India. The campaign uses a lion made of cogs as its logo. It initially focused on 25 sectors but was later expanded. The initiative seeks to boost investment, innovation, skills development, and protect intellectual property.
Question 4: Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
- Param Vir Chakra (Correct answer)
- Vir Chakra
- Ashok Chakra
- Maha Vir Chakra
Correct answer: Param Vir Chakra
Param Vir Chakra is the highest wartime gallantry award in India, equivalent to the Victoria Cross of the UK.
Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest wartime military decoration, awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. It was established on 26 January 1950. The medal was designed by Savitri Khanolkar. As of 2024, only 21 soldiers have received this honor, of which 14 were awarded posthumously. Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient.
Question 5: The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on which date every year?
- 5 June
- 21 June (Correct answer)
- 21 March
- 2 October
Correct answer: 21 June
The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on 21 June, following a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
The United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed it during his address to the UN. The first International Day of Yoga was celebrated on June 21, 2015, with the theme 'Yoga for Harmony and Peace.' June 21 is the summer solstice, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, which holds special significance in many cultures. The day is celebrated globally with mass yoga sessions.
Question 6: Which country hosts the headquarters of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Netherlands (Correct answer)
- France
Correct answer: Netherlands
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. It is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal established under the Rome Statute in 2002. The ICC is the world's first permanent intergovernmental organization and international tribunal with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. It is distinct from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which also sits in The Hague.
RRB NTPC General Awareness and Current Affairs 1
Which organization publishes the Human Development Index (HDI) annually?