Mock Test

Exam: SSC CGL Subject: General Awareness Topic: Current Affairs

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which veteran Indian actor, celebrated for their versatility and impactful performances across different genres, recently received a lifetime achievement award at a renowned film festival?

Amitabh Bachchan Naseeruddin Shah Anupam Kher Dharmendra
Q2. Who won the men's singles title at the Australian Open in 2023?

Novak Djokovic Stefanos Tsitsipas Daniil Medvedev Andy Murray
Q3. The principle of a strong central government and national unity is a key tenet of:

Federalism Confederalism Centralism Decentralism
Q4. Which organization is primarily responsible for the nomination and inscription of cultural heritage sites to the UNESCO World Heritage List?

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) World Heritage Committee
Q5. The 'Alexandrov Commission' was a key advisory body that influenced Soviet arms control policy, including during nuclear disarmament talks with the United States. Which prominent Soviet diplomat was closely associated with this commission and arms control negotiations?

Andrei Gromyko Anatoly Dobrynin Yevgeny Primakov Dmitri Polyanski
Q6. Which vitamin is known as the 'sunshine vitamin'?

Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E
Q7. Which of the following is an arms control agreement between the United States and Russia?

NATO Treaty Geneva Convention START Treaty Kyoto Protocol
Q8. The concept of 'Hegemony' as used in Gramscian thought refers to:

The direct use of state coercion to maintain power The ability of the ruling class to persuade the subordinate classes to accept its moral, political, and cultural values The establishment of a totalitarian regime through force The military dominance of one nation over another
Q9. Which of the following is a challenge in combating terrorism?

Lack of international cooperation Overabundance of intelligence Clear and easily identifiable enemies Limited impact of attacks
Q10. What is meant by 'population momentum'?

The tendency for population to grow even if fertility rates fall to replacement level The rapid increase in population due to high birth rates The gradual decline of population due to increased death rates The impact of migration on population size
Q11. Which chronic disease is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide, often linked to tobacco use and air pollution?

Diabetes Cardiovascular disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Alzheimer's disease
Q12. What is the main function of the Perseverance rover on Mars?

To orbit Mars and study its atmosphere To collect rock and soil samples for return to Earth To deploy a helicopter for aerial reconnaissance To establish a human base on Mars
Q13. What is the primary goal of gender quotas in politics?

To discourage women from entering politics. To increase women's representation and participation in political decision-making. To create a separate political system for women. To reduce the number of male politicians.
Q14. Ocean acidification is primarily caused by the absorption of excess:

Nitrogen oxides Sulphur dioxide Carbon dioxide Methane
Q15. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) was signed between which two powers?

United States and Russia United States and China Soviet Union and United Kingdom France and Germany
Q16. Which lunar mission, launched by NASA in 2011, aimed to map the Moon's gravitational field and identify subsurface ice deposits?

Lunar Prospector Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) ARTEMIS
Q17. What does the term 'BRICS' refer to in global economics?

A trade bloc focused on Europe A group of major emerging economies A treaty on environmental protection An organization for developed nations
Q18. The 'Operation Blackboard' scheme was launched to improve:

Teacher training School infrastructure and resources Curriculum development Higher education institutions
Q19. Which summit focuses on economic and security issues in the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on dialogue and cooperation?

ASEAN Summit SAARC Summit APEC Summit East Asia Summit
Q20. The increasing use of 'multinational' peacekeeping operations, often with strong regional organization involvement, reflects:

A decrease in the UN's central role A strategy to share the burden and leverage regional expertise and legitimacy A move away from Chapter VII mandates A simplification of command and control structures

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