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. 9th International Micro irrigation conference was organized in which of the following places of India?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Aurangabad
[C] Kochi
[D] Coimbatore
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Correct Answer: B [Aurangabad]
Notes:
9th International Micro irrigation conference was organized in Aurangabad, Maharashtra by the Union Water Resources Ministry. The objective of the conference was the sharing of experiences and the use of new technologies and best management practices.
2. Which among the following was the theme of the Global Aviation Summit 2019?
[A] Fly High with Modern Technology
[B] Global Aviation Serving the Universe
[C] Flying for all-especially the next 6 Billion
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Flying for all-especially the next 6 Billion]
Notes:
Global Aviation Summit 2019 was organized in Mumbai, Maharashtra which was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Shri Suresh Prabhu. The theme of the event was “Flying for all-especially the next 6 Billion”.
3. 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.
4. Who among the following is the official brand ambassador for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis of the state of Maharashtra?
[A] Ronit Roy
[B] Arun Govil
[C] Swapnil Joshi
[D] Mohit Raina
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Correct Answer: C [Swapnil Joshi]
Notes:
The official brand ambassador for the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis of the state of Maharashtra is actor Swapnil Joshi. The parasite is transmitted through mosquitoes.
5. India Africa Field Training Exercise (IAFTX) 2019 was held in which of the following places of India?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Pune
[C] Kochi
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: B [Pune]
Notes:
India Africa Field Training Exercise (IAFTX) 2019 was held in Pune, Maharashtra. It was the first exercise with many armies from African Countries.
6. India decided to take over the West Coast refinery and Petrochemical project of USD 44 billion in Maharashtra with which among the following countries?
[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Saudi Arab
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arab]
Notes:
India decided to take over the West Coast refinery and Petrochemical project of USD 44 billion in Maharashtra with Saudi Arab.nIt is going to be the largest greenfield refinery in the world.
7. Maharashtra government organized the third National Workshop on Preparedness, Mitigation and Management of Heat Wave in which of the following places?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Pune
[C] Nashik
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: D [Nagpur]
Notes:
Maharashtra government organized the National Workshop on Preparedness, Mitigation and Management of Heat Wave in Nagpur. The National Disaster Management Authority was the associate of the Maharashtra government to organize this event. The theme of the event was “Early Warning, Early Action from Heat Wave Management to Risk Reduction”.
8. As per the report published by Knight Frank, what is the rank of Mumbai in the list of the most costly prime residential markets in the world?
[A] 5th
[B] 9th
[C] 11th
[D] 16th
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Correct Answer: D [16th]
Notes:
As per the report published by Knight Frank, Mumbai ranked 16th in the list of the most costly prime residential markets in the world. Delhi and Bengaluru ranked 55th and 56th respectively. Manila topped in the list.
9. Ms. Kismat Sagar, who recently passed away in Mumbai was an?
[A] Indian Police Service Officer
[B] India Administrative Service Officer
[C] Indian Information Service Officer
[D] Indian Foreign Service Officer
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Information Service Officer]
Notes:
Ms. Kismat Sagar who recently passed away in Mumbai was an officer of Indian Information Service. She served the post of Director (News) Door Darshan Kendra, Lucknow.
10. Who among the following is the current secretary of the state of Maharashtra?
[A] J. Suresh Babu
[B] Ajoy Mehta
[C] Naresh Kumar
[D] Vishwas Mehta
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Correct Answer: B [Ajoy Mehta]
Notes:
The current chief secretary of Maharashtra is Shri. Ajoy Mehta. He is an IAS officer of 1984 batch. He is the longest-serving commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
