20/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 20-05-2026
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Question: Which city is known as yellow city/ Golden city of India?
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Answer: Jaisalmer
Explanation: Jaisalmer is called the "Golden City of India" because of the yellow sandstone used throughout the architecture of both the fort and the town below, imbues both with a certain golden-yellow light. the yellow golden sand gives a golden shadow to the city and its neighbouring areas.
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19/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 19-05-2026
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Question: हनुमान चालीसा में कुल कितनी चौपाइयां हैं?
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Answer: चालीस चौपाइयां
Explanation: हनुमान चालीसा में कुल 40 (चालीस) चौपाइयां हैं。चौपाइयों के अलावा इसके आरंभ में दो दोहे और अंत में एक दोहा होता है。कुल 43 छंदों से मिलकर बनी इस स्तुति रचना को गोस्वामी तुलसीदास जी द्वारा अवधी भाषा में लिखा गया है
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18/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 18-05-2026
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Question: A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
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Answer: Metaphor
Explanation: A comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as" is called a metaphor. Metaphors directly equate one thing to another, creating a strong, figurative connection. For example, "Her heart is gold", "time is money".
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17/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 17-05-2026
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Question: Which mission represents India's planned human space flight program?
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Answer: Gaganyaan
Explanation: The mission that represents India's planned human spaceflight program is Gaganyaan. Led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the program aims to launch a three-member crew to a 400 km orbit for three days before bringing them back safely to Earth.
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16/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 16-05-2026
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Question: Deficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C:
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Answer: Scurvy
Explanation: A lack of vitamin C primarily causes scurvy. This condition occurs because vitamin C is essential for producing collagen, a vital protein that maintains healthy connective tissues, skin, and blood vessels.
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15/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 15-05-2026
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Question: Birth anniversary of our freedom fighter Sukhdev ji
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Answer: 15th May
Explanation: Sukhdev Jayanti falls on May 15, marking the birth anniversary of the fearless Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter, Sukhdev Thapar. He was born on this day in 1907 in Ludhiana, Punjab. Sukhdev Thapar is celebrated for his supreme sacrifice alongside his revolutionary companions, Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru. As a senior member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), he was a mastermind behind major actions against British rule, most notably the assassination of British police officer J.P. Saunders to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.
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14/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 14-05-2026
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Question: Which gas helps in bread/cake fermentation so as to make it soft and spongy?
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Answer: Carbon Dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide is the gas responsible for making bread and cakes soft and spongy. During fermentation (via yeast) or chemical reactions (via baking powder/soda), carbon dioxide gas is produced and trapped within the dough or batter. When heated during baking, this trapped gas expands, creating tiny air pockets that give the baked goods their light, fluffy texture.
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13/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 13-05-2026
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Question: Full form of EMI
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Answer: Equated Monthly Instalment
Explanation: EMI stands for Equated Monthly Instalment. It is a fixed, recurring payment made by a borrower to a lender on a specific date each month to repay both the principal amount and interest on a loan over a set period.
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12/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 12-05-2026
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Question: Somnath Temple is located in which city
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Answer: Prabhas Patan near Veraval in the Gir Somnath district
Explanation: The Somnath Temple is located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in the Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, India. Situated on the western coast, it is a renowned pilgrimage site and the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. Known as the "Eternal Shrine" for being rebuilt multiple times after destruction, the current seventh structure was inaugurated in 1951, initiated by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and is built in the Māru-Gurjara architectural style. The temple is positioned such that no land is visible in a straight line from the temple shore to Antarctica.
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11/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 11-05-2026
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Question: Who has become the latest Indian chess player to achieve the International Master title?
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Answer: Apaar Saxena
Explanation: Apaar Saxena has become the latest Indian chess player to achieve the International Master title, one of the major titles awarded by the global chess body FIDE.
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10/05/2026
Today's GK question
Date: 10-05-2026
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Question: Who has been elected as Chief Minister of West Bengal ?
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Answer: Suvendu Adhikari
Explanation: Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026, marking a significant political shift as the BJP’s first chief minister in the state. He was elected leader of the BJP legislature party on May 8, 2026, following the party's victory in the assembly elections. This marks the end of 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule, with the BJP securing 207 out of 294 seats.
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