DME Non-Tech Most Important GK
Q. The Atrial wall of the human heart secretes a very important peptide hormone. What is the name of that hormone?
- (A) ANF
- (B) GIP
- (C) CCK
- (D) ADH
(A) ANF The atrial wall of the human heart secretes a peptide hormone called Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP).
Q. Which of the following Space Agencies launched India’s heaviest communication satellite – GSAT20 in 2024?
- (A) NASA
- (B) ISRO
- (C) JAXA
- (D) SpaceX
(D) SpaceX India’s heaviest communication satellite, GSAT-20 (also known as GSAT-N2), was launched by SpaceX on November 19, 2024. The satellite, weighing around 4,700 kg, was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This launch marks a significant milestone as it is the first time ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has collaborated with SpaceX for a satellite launch. The GSAT-20 satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication infrastructure, providing internet connectivity, including in-flight services, and broadband services across the country.
Q. Who among the following has been appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in November 2024?
- (A) Rakesh Yadav
- (B) K. Sanjay Murthy
- (C) S. Prabhu
- (D) Bhanu Roy
(B) K. Sanjay Murthy K. Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the 15th comptroller and Auditor General of India and he will hold the post till 2029.
Q. “The Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance” will be held in which of the following?
- (A) Guwahati
- (B) Ahmedabad
- (C) New Delhi
- (D) Chennai
(C) New Delhi “The Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance” will be held in India for the first time in its 130 years. New Delhi hosted the the Global Conference from 25th November to 30th November 2024.
Q.In 1930, which scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for describing the human ABO blood group system?
- (A) Karl Landsteiner
- (B) Albert Claude
- (C) George Wald
- (D) Roger Guillemin
(A) Karl Landsteiner
Q. Which of the following provisions of the Indian constitution is borrowed from the constitution of Canada?
- (A) Concept of Republic
- (B) Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court
- (C) Independence of judiciary
- (D) Concept of concurrent list
(B) Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme court
Sources of Indian Constitution – Indian Polity Notes
Q.Which of the following Motif is present on 2000 Rupee note of Indian Currency?
- (A) Mangalyaan
- (B) Sanchi Stupa
- (C) Sun Temple
- (D) Hampi with Chariot
(A) Mangalyaan The motif present on the 2000 Rupee note of Indian currency is Mangalyaan, which depicts India’s first interplanetary mission
Q. The F7 key is commonly used in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc. for:
- (A) renaming files and folders
- (B) checking spellings and grammar
- (C) opening help
- (D) searching content in various apps
(B) checking spellings and grammar
Q. The National Game of Bhutan is:
- (A) archery
- (B) taekwondo
- (C) wrestling
- (D) shooting
(A) archery
Q. Which Satra was established by Ahom king Jayadhwaj Singha?
- (A) Garhmur Satra
- (B) Madhupur Satra
- (C) Barpeta Satra
- (D) Aauniati Satra
(D) Aauniati Satra
Q. What disease is caused by insulin deficiency?
- (A) Scleroderma
- (B) Multiple Sclerosis
- (C) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- (D) Diabetes mellitus
(D) Diabetes mellitus
Q. Which Indian king defeated Seleucus Nicator, a general of the Greek King, Alexander?
- (A) Bindusara
- (B) Chandragupta Maurya
- (C) Ashoka (RA)
- (D) Bimbisara
(B) Chandragupta Maurya
Q. Which of the following is an Indian Research Station in the Antarctica Region?
- (A) Orcadas
- (B) Maitri
- (C) Hope Bay
- (D) Mawson
(B) Maitri
Q. Who was the founder of the City of Hyderabad?
- (A) Nasir Jung
- (B) Sekhabat Jung
- (C) Nizam-ul-Mulk
- (D) Salabat Jung
(C) Nizam-ul-Mulk
Q. How many parathyroid glands are present on the back side of the thyroid gland in humans?
- (A) Four
- (B) Six
- (C) Eight
- (D) Nine
(A) Four
