States PCS: Maharashtra GK Questions for MPSC Examinations
For all Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exams including Rajyaseva, Group B, PSI, STI, ASO, and other Maharashtra government posts.
1. Who among the following is the head of the eight-member Group of Ministers(GoM) formed to study uniform tax rate imposed on the lottery?
[A] Sudhir Mungantiwar
[B] Amit Mitra
[C] Krishna Byre Gowda
[D] Manpreet Singh Badal
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Correct Answer: A [Sudhir Mungantiwar]
Notes:
The State Finance Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Sudhir Mungantiwar is the head of the eight-member Group of Ministers(GoM) formed to study uniform tax rates imposed on the lottery. Joint secretary of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Shri Manish Sinha will serve as the secretary of the group.
2. The 10th edition of Rubber expo was held in which of the following places in India?
[A] Nashik
[B] Mumbai
[C] Amravati
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
The 10th edition of Rubber expo was held in the city of Mumbai. It is considered the largest Rubber expo in Asia. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Suresh Prabhu announced a National Rubber Policy would be introduced very soon.
3. The 2nd Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme was held in which of the following places of India?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Bangalore
[C] Kochi
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
The 2nd Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. the event was organized by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The Government of India provides financial assistance to NGOs working in the field of education and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities through the DDRS scheme.
4. The second defence innovation hub after Coimbatore was planned to be set up in which of the following places?
[A] Bokaro
[B] Nashik
[C] Mumbai
[D] Salem
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Correct Answer: B [Nashik]
Notes:
The second defence innovation hub after Coimbatore was planned to be set up in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was declared by the Union Minister of State for Defence. This initiative will help India to achieve the aim of becoming one of the top five arms exporters by 2025.
5. India’s first Clinic and HIV treatment center for the LGBTQ community was inaugurated in Mumbai by which of the following organization?
[A] Dhairya Foundation
[B] Deepstambh Trust
[C] Daksh Foundation
[D] Humsafar Trust
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Correct Answer: D [Humsafar Trust]
Notes:
India’s first Clinic and HIV treatment center for the LGBTQ community was inaugurated in Mumbai by Humsafar Trust. Apart from that, the center decided to provide free counseling and Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART).
6. The government of Maharashtra announced welfare schemes of 10,000 houses, AshramShalas, Scholarships, admission seats and Hostels for students for which of the following communities?
[A] Gurjar
[B] Dhangar
[C] Madia Gond
[D] Chandala
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Correct Answer: B [Dhangar]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra announced welfare schemes of 10,000 houses, AshramShalas, Scholarships, admission seats and Hostels for students for the Dhangar community. A total of 9% of Maharashtra’s population belong to Dhangar
7. Who among the following won the DD Mahila Kisan Award for 2018-19?
[A] Poonam Mukherjee
[B] Swati Shingade
[C] Sharda Mahajan
[D] Jayawantiben Bhonsle
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Correct Answer: B [Swati Shingade]
Notes:
Swati Shingade won the DD Mahila Kisan Award for 2018-19. The main objective of the Kishan channel is to spread awareness about various government schemes among the people.
8. What was the theme of SWIFT India and South Asia Regional Conference 2019?
[A] Secure Payment Gateway: Consolidating the cyber security
[B] Cashless Transaction: The future of innovative trading
[C] Digitisation in transition: The future of innovation and cyber security
[D] Digital Governance: The feature of a developed country
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Correct Answer: C [Digitisation in transition: The future of innovation and cyber security]
Notes:
SWIFT India and South Asia Regional Conference 2019 was held in Mumbai The theme of the event was “Digitisation in transition: The future of innovation and cybersecurity”. Mrs. Arundhati Bhattacharya is the chairman of Swift India.
9. The government of Maharashtra increased the financial aid to the family of Martyred Jawans who belongs to Maharashtra to which amount?
[A] 1 Cores
[B] 80 Lakhs
[C] 50 Lakhs
[D] 25 Lakhs
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Correct Answer: A [1 Cores]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra increased the financial aid to the family of Martyred Jawans who belongs to Maharashtra to Rs. 1 Crore. Rs 60lakh to soldiers with a disability of 51 to 100%. Rs20 lakh for 25% disability and Rs 34lakh for disability up to 50%.
10. What was the title of the second edition of the International Bus and Car show which was held in Mumbai?
[A] Parivahan 2.0
[B] Prawaas 2.0
[C] Transport 2.0
[D] Gatiyaan 2.0
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Correct Answer: B [Prawaas 2.0]
Notes:
The title of the second edition of the International Bus and Car show was Prawaas 2.0 which was held in Mumbai. The event was organized by BOCI (Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India).
