GK-Current Affairs Quiz

Who was the first Indian to become the president of the UN General Assembly?

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad

• Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

• V.K. Krishna Menon

• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer explanation

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was an Indian diplomat and politician who was elected as the first Indian president of the United Nations General Assembly.

Also she was the first female president of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Indian Constituent Assembly adopted the design of the Indian National Flag on

• 21 July 1947

• 20 July 1947

• 22 July 1947

• 23 July 1947

Answer explanation

The National Flag, also known as the Tiranga, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on July 22, 1947.

What is the currency of Switzerland?

• Swiss Dollar

• Swiss Frank

• Euro

• Swiss Pound

Answer explanation

The Swiss Franc is the official currency of Switzerland. The currency code is CHF.

Rovers Cup is related to which of the following sports?

• Tennis

• Football

• Badminton

• Golf

Answer explanation

The Rovers Cup was an annual football tournament held in India, organized by the Western India Football Association. Incorporated in 1890, it was the second oldest tournament in India after Durand Cup.

1. The tournament was last time held in the 2000–01 season.

What is the capital of Australia?

• Sydney

• Brisbane

• Canberra

• Perth

Answer explanation

Canberra is the capital of Australia.

Which country is the largest producer of coal in the world?

• China

• India

• USA

• Russia

Answer explanation

China is the largest coal-producing country in the world, with production reaching 3,942 million tonnes, a 2.5% growth.

Baby Frog is also known as a

• Tadpole

• Froi

• Larva

• Nymph

How many years are there in 1 Millennium?

• 100

• 10000

• 1000

• 100000

Answer explanation

A millennium is a period of one thousand years.

Which one of these has been a British PM?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Answer explanation

Winston Churchill has been a British Prime Minister.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are all ex-US Presidents.

What does NATO, an International Alliance, stands for?

• New America Trustee Organization

• North American Treaty Organization

• North Asian Treaty Organisation

• North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Answer explanation

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the NATO, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 31 member states – 29 European and two North American.