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.
11. The annual exercise named ‘Exercise Topchi’ was organized in which of the following places of India?
[A] Nashik
[B] Mumbai
[C] Pune
[D] Aurangabad
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Pune]
Notes:
The annual exercise named ‘Exercise Topchi’ was organized in Pune (Deolali Camp). The displayed aviation helicopters were light combat helicopter, indigenous advanced light helicopter, Cheetah & Chetak helicopters.
12. Who among the following won the CEO of the year award in the event of 8th World CSR Congress 2019 in Mumbai?
[A] Alok Rajoria
[B] Nikesh Arora
[C] Gopal Vittal
[D] Soumitro Chakraborty
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Soumitro Chakraborty]
Notes:
Dr. Soumitro Chakraborty bagged the CEO of the year award in the event of the 8th World CSR Congress 2019 in Mumbai. He is the CEO of Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt Ltd.
13. The first State Level Awareness Programme on Agriculture Export Policy was organized in which of the following places?
[A] Nagpur
[B] Nashik
[C] Kanpur
[D] Pune
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Pune]
Notes:
The first State Level Awareness Programme on Agriculture Export Policy was organized in Pune, Maharashtra. The main objective of the event was to aware the farmers and stakeholders.
14. Indian Institute of Skills is going to be set up in Mumbai with the help of the Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and which of the following organization?
[A] Tata Educational and Development Trust
[B] Infosys Skill Development Lab
[C] Wipro Technologies
[D] SIEMENS Techno Hub
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Tata Educational and Development Trust]
Notes:
Indian Institute of Skills is going to be set up in Mumbai with the help of Tata Educational and Development Trust and Ministry for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Tata will invest around Rs. 300 crores in this project.
15. What is the rank of Mumbai in the list of the world’s Safe Cities Index 2019?
[A] 20th
[B] 30th
[C] 38th
[D] 45th
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [45th]
Notes:
Mumbai ranked 45th in the list of world’s Safe Cities Index 2019. Tokyo(Japan) topped in the list. Delhi ranked 52nd on the list.
16. The government of Maharashtra launched the Automated Multi-modal Biometric Identification System for which of the following purpose?
[A] Instant Aadhar Generation
[B] Rationing system
[C] Crime Detection
[D] Cashless Payment
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Crime Detection]
Notes:
The government of Maharashtra launched Automated Multi-modal Biometric Identification System (AMBIS) for detecting crime. The system is first of its kind in India. It has helped to solve 85 cases so far.
17. The president of India recently inaugurated a Bunker museum in which of the following places?
[A] Gateway of India
[B] Rajbhavan Mumbai
[C] Sitabuldi Fort
[D] Vishalgarh Fort
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Rajbhavan Mumbai]
Notes:
The president of India recently inaugurated a Bunker museum in Rajbhavan Mumbai. The Bunker of the 19th century was discovered in the year 2016. It belonged to the British era.
18. The first-ever floating Basketball Court in India has opened in which of the following places?
[A] Puri
[B] Mumbai
[C] Chennai
[D] Kochi
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
The first-ever floating Basketball Court in India has opened in Mumbai (Bandra Worli Sealink). It was set up for the National Basketball Association (NBA) game 2019.
19. Indian Railways decided to run the Tejas express of which of the following route by IRCTC?
[A] Mumbai-Ahmedabad
[B] Mumbai-Mangalore
[C] Mumbai-Delhi
[D] Mumbai-Chennai
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Mumbai-Ahmedabad]
Notes:
Indian Railways decided to run the Tejas express of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route by IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). The Delhi-Lucknow route will also be run by IRCTC. Tejas Express is India’s first semi-high speed fully air-conditioned train which was Introduced by Indian Railways.
20. What is the name of the 10th edition of Indo Maldives joint exercise which was organized in Pune?
[A] Salvex-2019
[B] Vajra Prahar-2019
[C] Ekuverin-2019
[D] Malin-2019
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Ekuverin-2019]
Notes:
The name of the 10th edition of Indo Maldives joint exercise is Ekuverin-2019. It was organized in Pune (Aundh Military Station) on October 7, 2019. The meaning of “Ekuverin” in the official language of Maldives, Dhivehi is ‘Friends’.
