GK & Latest Current Affairs for SSC Exam

1.. The Champions of the Earth award is the highest environmental award given by which organization?

 [A]United Nations

 [B]World Bank

 [C]World Trade Organisation

[D]European Union 

Ans. United Nations The Champions of the Earth award is the United Nations highest environmental honour recognizing visionary people and organisations all over the world that exemplify leadership and advocate action on sustainable development, climate change and a life of dignity for all. The award was established in 2004.

2. Who has won the PGA of American Player of the year award?

[A]Tiger Wood

[B]Jordan Spieth

 [C]Bubba Watson

[D]Zach Johnson 

Ans. Jordan Spieth American golfer Jordan Spieth has been awarded the PGA of America Player of the Year award and the Vardon Trophy for the lowest scoring average. Spieth has become the second youngest player after Tiger Woods to capture both awards in the same year. The 22-year-old, who also won Masters and US Open this season, recaptured his world number one rank when he recently clinched the FedEX Cup title in the Tour Championship at Atlanta.

3. Which among the following is the first made in India sports car?

 [A]Avanti

[B]SportZ

 [C]Indiana

[D]SpeedX 

Ans. Avanti The DC Avanti is a sports car produced by DC Design, an Indian design firm headed by Dilip Chhabria. Its name was based on the Studebaker Avanti and it is a reference to The Adventures of Tintin comics. It was unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi. The DC Avanti is powered by a Renault-sourced, 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 250 bhp with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.

4. Frank Tyson, who died recently, was a well known cricketer belongs to which country?

 [A]Australia

[B]England

 [C]South Africa

 [D]West Indies 

Ans.England Frank Tyson was the former England fast bowler, and renowned as one of the quickest to have ever played the game. Earning the nickname ‘Typhoon’ for his extreme pace, Tyson played 17 Tests for England between 1954 and 1959, taking 76 wickets at an average of 18.56. His demanding action put huge strain on his body and he retired at the age of 30. One of Tyson’s most memorable performances came in the 1954-55 Ashes in Australia, in which he picked up 28 wickets in five Tests, at an average of 20.82, helping England achieve a 3-1 win and formed a potent new-ball partnership with Brian Statham in the series.