States PCS: Goa GK Questions for Goa Public Service Commission Exams
41. Who was awarded the “best goalkeeper” in the 2018 FIFA Football World Cup?
[A] Harry Kane
[B] Luka Modric
[C] Kylian Mbappe
[D] Thibaut Courtois
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Correct Answer: D [Thibaut Courtois]
Notes:
Thibaut Courtois was awarded the “best goalkeeper” in the 2018 FIFA Football World Cup. The 2018 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament contested by men’s national teams and took place between 14 June and 15 July 2018 in Russia. It was the 21st FIFA World Cup.
42. Dabolim Airport in Goa is operated as a civil enclave in which naval air base?
[A] INS Abhimanyu
[B] INS Kadamba
[C] INS Shivaji
[D] INS Hansa
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Correct Answer: D [INS Hansa]
Notes:
Dabolim Airport is the only International Airport in Goa. It is operated as a civil enclave in the naval airbase INS Hansa. INS Hansa is the biggest naval airbase in the country.
43. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion(A) and the other labelled as Reason(R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Assertion (A) Mission covers 100 cities for the duration of 10 years.
Reason(R) It is one of the mechanisms that will help operationalize the nationwide implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
[A] Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
[B] Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
[C] A is true, R is False
[D] A is false, R is true
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Correct Answer: D [A is false, R is true ]
Notes:
Smart Cities Mission covers 100 cities for the tenure of five years starting from the financial year (FY) 2015-16 to 2019-20 and it will also help operationalize the nationwide implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) priorities like poverty alleviation, employment and other basic services.
44. Which is to be the country in focus at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh is to be the focus country at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled from January 16 to 24, this year.
Four films from Bangladesh have been included in the focus section, to recognise the cinematic contribution of the country. On account of the Covid pandemic, the event is being organised in a hybrid format.
45. Which are the two basin countries of the “Goascoran River”?
[A] Honduras and El Salvador
[B] Honduras and Guatemala
[C] Honduras and Nicaragua
[D] Honduras and Mexico
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Correct Answer: A [Honduras and El Salvador ]
Notes:
The Goascoran River or Rio Goascoran is a river in Honduras and El Salvador that divides the two countries. The mouth of the river is located in the Pacific Ocean.
46. PM Jan Arogya Yojana was launched in line with which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)?
[A] SDG 1
[B] SDG 3
[C] SDG 5
[D] SDG 10
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Correct Answer: B [SDG 3]
Notes:
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 states “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yoajna is a key component of Ayushman Bharat Yojna and was launched in 2018. Being the largest health scheme in the world, it aims to provide a health cover of ₹ 5 lakh per family per year to over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families. April 30 is celebrated as Ayushman Bharat Diwas.
47. In context with recent news of Goa, what does the abbreviation GIFT stand for?
[A] Goa Institution For Future Transformation
[B] Goa Institution For Financial Transformation
[C] Goa Institution For Fin Tech
[D] Goa Institute of Foreign Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Goa Institution For Future Transformation]
Notes:
The State Government of Goa has constituted a Think Tank named Goa Institution For Future Transformation (GIFT).
This institution would assist, advise and guide the state government on various policy matters and welfare decisions. The functions of GIFT would be very similar to that of NITI Aayog.
48. Which Indian state topped the NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Kerala
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala retained the top spot in the Niti Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index released in the year 2021. India’s overall score across SDGs improved by six points, from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2021
The annual index evaluates the progress of states and UTs on social, economic and environmental criteria. Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu grabbed the second and third spots respectively while Bihar is placed at the last place in the index.
49. As per the State of India’s Environment Report 2021, what is India’s rank on achievement of 17 Sustainable Development Goals?
[A] 67
[B] 89
[C] 117
[D] 123
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Correct Answer: C [117]
Notes:
The State of India’s Environment Report 2021 is an annual publication of the Down To Earth magazine.
As per the report, India has been ranked at 117th position in implementing and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030. Last year India was ranked at 115 and now it has slipped by 2 positions due to major challenges faced in ending hunger, gender equality etc.
50. Found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat, Uperodon Mormoratus is species of which kind?
[A] Frog
[B] Snake
[C] Rats
[D] Guinea Pigs
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Correct Answer: A [Frog]
Notes:
Uperodon mormorata is a species of frog which is also known as the Indian dot frog, dark-banded frog, marbled ramanella and mottled globular frog. It is a species of narrow-mouthed frog which is found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat.
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