Political GK Questions - General Knowledge

Political GK Questions - General Knowledge

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Political GK Questions - General Knowledge

Political GK Questions - General Knowledge - Secretary and Advisor GK Questions

1. Who is the Cabinet Secretary?
A. P. K. Mishra
B. T. V. Somnathan
C. Govind Mohan
D. Tuhin Kant Pandey
Answer: B. T. V. Somnathan
Explanation:
    The name of T. V. Somnathan is clearly mentioned in the list as "Cabinet Secretary". The Cabinet Secretary is the head of the secretaries of the Government of India and coordinates all administrative work. P. K. Mishra is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, not the Cabinet Secretary. Govind Mohan is the Home Secretary, i.e. he is associated with the Ministry of Home Affairs. Tuhin Kant Pandey is the Finance and Revenue Secretary, not the Cabinet Secretary. Therefore, the correct answer is T. V. Somnathan.

2. Who is the Advisor to the Prime Minister?
A. Amit Khare, Tarun Kapoor
B. Ajit Doval
C. Ajay Kumar Sood
D. Anant Nageswaran
Answer: A. Amit Khare, Tarun Kapoor
Explanation:
    The names of Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor are given in the list as "Advisors, Prime Minister". Both of them advise the Prime Minister on various policy matters.
Ajit Doval is the National Security Advisor, who advises on security matters, but is not a general advisor. Ajay Kumar Sood is the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, not a direct advisor to the Prime Minister. Anant Nageswaran is the Chief Economic Advisor, who works on economic policies. Therefore, the correct answer is Amit Khare, Tarun Kapoor.

3. Who is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister?
A. T. V. Somnathan
B. P. K. Mishra
C. Ajit Doval
D. Govind Mohan
Answer: B. P. K. Mishra
Explanation :
    P. K. Mishra's name is listed as "Principal Secretary, Prime Minister". This post is the head of the Prime Minister's Office and assists the Prime Minister in day-to-day administrative matters. T. V. Somnathan is the Cabinet Secretary, not the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Ajit Doval is the National Security Advisor, which is a separate post. Govind Mohan is the Home Secretary, not the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Therefore, the correct answer is P. K. Mishra.

4. Who is the Defence Finance Secretary?
A. Gargi Kaul
B. Rajesh Kumar Singh
C. Tuhin Kant Pandey
D. Vikram Misri
Answer: A. Gargi Kaul
Explanation :
    Gargi Kaul's name is listed as "Defence Finance Secretary". This post is related to the financial management of the Ministry of Defence. Rajesh Kumar Singh is the Defence Secretary, not the Finance Secretary. Tuhin Kant Pandey is the Finance and Revenue Secretary, not related to Defence Finance. Vikram Misri is the Foreign Secretary. Therefore, the correct answer is Gargi Kaul.

5. Who is the Foreign Secretary?
A. Govind Mohan
B. Vikram Misri
C. Ajay Kumar Sood
D. T. V. Ravichandran
Answer: B. Vikram Misri
Explanation :
    The name of the "Foreign Secretary" is Vikram Misri (35th). This post is the administrative head of the Ministry of External Affairs and deals with India's foreign policies. Govind Mohan is the Home Secretary, not the Foreign Secretary.
Ajay Kumar Sood is the Principal Scientific Advisor. T. V. Ravichandran is the Deputy National Security Advisor. Therefore, the correct answer is Vikram Misri.

6. Who is the Home Secretary?
A. Govind Mohan
B. Rajesh Kumar Singh
C. Tuhin Kant Pandey
D. P. K. Mishra
Answer: A. Govind Mohan
Explanation:
    Govind Mohan is the name of the "Home Secretary". This post is the head of the Ministry of Home Affairs and is related to internal security and administration.
Rajesh Kumar Singh is the Defence Secretary. Tuhin Kant Pandey is the Finance and Revenue Secretary. P. K. Mishra is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.
Therefore, the correct answer is Govind Mohan.

7. Who is the Finance Secretary?
A. Gargi Kaul
B. Tuhin Kant Pandey
C. Anant Nageswaran
D. T. V. Somnathan
Answer: B. Tuhin Kant Pandey
Explanation :
    Tuhin Kant Pandey is the name of the "Finance Secretary". This post manages the financial policies of the Finance Ministry. Gargi Kaul is the Defence Finance Secretary, not the General Finance Secretary. Anant Nageswaran is the Chief Economic Advisor, not the Secretary. T. V. Somnathan is the Cabinet Secretary.
Therefore, the correct answer is Tuhin Kant Pandey.

8. Who is the Defence Secretary?
A. Rajesh Kumar Singh
B. Gargi Kaul
C. Ajit Doval
D. Vikram Misri
Answer: A. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Explanation :
    The name of the "Defence Secretary" is Rajesh Kumar Singh. This post is the administrative head of the Defence Ministry. Gargi Kaul is the Defence Finance Secretary, not the Defence Secretary. Ajit Doval is the National Security Advisor.
Vikram Misri is the Foreign Secretary. Therefore, the correct answer is Rajesh Kumar Singh.

9. Who is the Revenue Secretary?
A. Tuhin Kant Pandey
B. T. V. Somnathan
C. Govind Mohan
D. Amit Khare
Answer: A. Tuhin Kant Pandey
Explanation :
    Tuhin Kant Pandey is the name of the "Revenue Secretary". This post is related to tax and revenue policies. He is also the Finance Secretary, which is common because both the posts can be held by the same person. T. V. Somnathan is the Cabinet Secretary. Govind Mohan is the Home Secretary. Amit Khare is the Advisor to the Prime Minister, not the Secretary. Therefore, the correct answer is Tuhin Kant Pandey.

10. Who is the National Security Advisor?
A. Ajit Doval
B. P. K. Mishra
C. T. V. Ravichandran
D. Anant Nageswaran
Answer: A. Ajit Doval
Explanation :
    Ajit Doval is named as the "National Security Advisor". This post advises the Prime Minister on the security of the country. P. K. Mishra is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. T. V. Ravichandran is the Deputy National Security Advisor. Anant Nageswaran is the Chief Economic Advisor. Therefore, the correct answer is Ajit Doval.

11. Who is the Deputy National Security Advisor?
A. T. V. Ravichandran
B. Ajay Kumar Sood
C. Tarun Kapoor
D. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Answer: A. T. V. Ravichandran
Explanation :
    T. V. Ravichandran is named as the "Deputy National Security Advisor". This post assists the National Security Advisor. Ajay Kumar Sood is the Principal Scientific Advisor. Tarun Kapoor is the Advisor to the Prime Minister. Rajesh Kumar Singh is the Defence Secretary. Therefore, the correct answer is T. V. Ravichandran.

12. Who is the Chief Economic Advisor?
A. Anant Nageswaran
B. Tuhin Kant Pandey
C. Ajay Kumar Sood
D. Amit Khare
Answer: A. Anant Nageswaran
Explanation :
    Anant Nageswaran is named as the "Chief Economic Advisor". This post advises the government on economic policies. Tuhin Kant Pandey is the Finance and Revenue Secretary, not an advisor. Ajay Kumar Sood is the Principal Scientific Advisor. Amit Khare is the Advisor to the Prime Minister, not an economic advisor.
Therefore, the correct answer is Anant Nageswaran.

13. Who is the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India?
A. Ajay Kumar Sood
B. T. V. Somnathan
C. P. K. Mishra
D. Vikram Misri
Answer: A. Ajay Kumar Sood
Explanation :
    Ajay Kumar Sood is the name of the "Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India". This post advises the government on science and technology policies. T. V. Somnathan is the Cabinet Secretary. P. K. Misra is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Vikram Misri is the Foreign Secretary. Therefore, the correct answer is Ajay Kumar Sood.

Political GK Questions - General Knowledge

14. Delhi health authorities have issued an advisory regarding which virus?
A) Covid19
B) HMPV
C) Dengue
D) Chikungunya
 Answer: B) HMPV
Explanation:
HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) is a respiratory virus that can cause respiratory problems, usually in children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Delhi health authorities have issued an advisory due to the increasing infection of this virus.
 
15. Which test was successful on the KatraBanihal section?
A) Bus operations
B) Train operations
C) Metro operations
D) Air operations
 Answer: B) Train operations
Explanation:
KatraBanihal is an important part of the Jammu and Kashmir railway project. If this section is connected, Jammu and Kashmir will be fully connected to the rest of India by rail. Successful tests have been completed for this, due to which regular train services are likely to start soon.
 
16. Who inaugurated the new Charlapalli terminal station?
A) Amit Shah
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Narendra Modi
D) Nitin Gadkari
 Answer: C) Narendra Modi
Explanation:
Charlapalli is an important railway station in South India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated it, which will speed up rail traffic in Hyderabad and create more facilities for passengers.
 
 17. Which phase of GRAP has been lifted in NCR?
A) Phase 1
B) Phase 2
C) Phase 3
D) Phase 4
 Answer: C) Phase 3
Explanation:
GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) is a policy for air pollution in DelhiNCR. As the air quality has improved, the restrictions of Phase 3 have been lifted, which has lifted restrictions on construction work and other commercial activities.

18. When is World War Orphans Day celebrated?
A) 5th January
B) 6th January
C) 7th January
D) 8th January
 Answer: B) 6th January
Explanation:
World Day for War Orphans is celebrated every year on 6th January. The objective behind this is to protect the rights of children orphaned in war and help them.
 
 19. For which district has a special project been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaGramin (PMAYG)?
A) Poonch
B) Kishtwar
C) Jammu
D) Srinagar
 Answer: B) Kishtwar
Explanation:
A special project has been approved for Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir under the PMAYG scheme. Under this scheme, houses will be built for the poor and needy people.
 
20. CSIR developed indigenous technology for the production of which medicine?
A) Insulin
B) Paracetamol
C) Remdesivir
D) Vaccine
 Answer: B) Paracetamol
Explanation:
CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) has developed technology for the indigenous production of paracetamol. It is a commonly used antipyretic and analgesic drug. This will increase India's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and reduce foreign dependence.
 
21. Who met Ajit Doval in New Delhi?
A) Antony Blinken
B) Jake Sullivan
C) Kamala Harris
D) Joe Biden
 Answer: B) Jake Sullivan
Explanation:
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi. Important discussions were held on bilateral relations, defense and technology.
 
22. Who launched PLI Scheme 1.1?
A) Piyush Goyal
B) H D Kumaraswamy
C) Smriti Irani
D) Narendra Singh Tomar
 Answer: B) H D Kumaraswamy
Explanation:
PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme 1.1 has been launched to boost the industry and manufacturing sector. This will encourage manufacturing companies in India and give impetus to the ‘Make in India’ scheme.
 
23. Who has been appointed as the interim secretary of BCCI?
A) Jay Shah
B) Devjit Saikia
C) Sourav Ganguly
D) Anurag Thakur
Answer: B) Devjit Saikia
Explanation:
Devjit Saikia has been appointed as the interim secretary of BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). He was earlier working in Assam Cricket Association.