GK Current Affair August 4, 2019

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1.0 The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by:
a.Mahayana Buddhism
b.Hinayana Buddhism
c.Jainism
d.The Lokayata school

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2.0 According to Mimamas system of philosophy liberation is possible by means by:
a.Jnana
b.Bhakti
c.Yoga
d.Karma

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3.0 Bronze icons of Nataraja cast during the Chola period invariably show the deity with:
a.Eight hands
b.Six hands
c.Four hands
d. Two Hands

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4.0 According to accient Indian cosmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four acons (yugas) is:
a. Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali
b. Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali
c. Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali
d. Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita

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5.0 What is India’s rank in the Save the Children’s “End of Chhildhood Index 2018”?
a. 116th
b. 113th
c. 118th
d. 110th

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6.0 Indian navy has recently rescued 38 stranded Indians from cyclone hit Socotra Island. The Island is located in which country?
a. Egypt
b. Saudi Arabia
c. Yemen
d. Oman

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7.0 Which country is hosting the 3rd Asia Cup international Bridge Championship 2018?
a. Japan
b. Singapore
c. Thailand
d. India

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8.0 Gandhi Peace Prize comprises a prize money of Rs. _________.
a. 10 Crore
b. 1 Crore
c. 10 Lakh
d. 1 Lakh
e. 50 Thousand

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9.0 What is the capital of Nigeria?
a. Kigali
b. Rabat
c. Abuja
d. Cairo
e. Kampala

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10.0 Who among the following received Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2017?
a. Vivekananda Kendra
b. Sulabh International
c. Ekal Abhiyan Trust
d. Akshaya Patra foundation
e. Yohei Sasakawa

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ANSWER KEYS

1. Jainism
2. Karma
3. Four hands
4. Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali
5. 113th
6. Yemen
7. India
8. 1 Crore
9. Abuja
10. Ekal Abhiyan Trust

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