Bank PO Recruitment Examination – General Knowledge

Questions & Answers – 22 January 2026

1. After liberation from Portuguese rule, in which year did Goa become part of India?
   • A. 15 August 1947
   • B. 26 January 1950
   • C. 19 December 1961
   • D. 30 January 1879
   Answer: C. 19 December 1961


2. Which great scientist invented the electric bulb in 1879?
   • A. Nikola Tesla
   • B. Thomas Edison
   • C. Alexander Graham Bell
   • D. Michael Faraday
   Answer: B. Thomas Edison


3. What is the oldest newspaper in India, continuously published since 1 July 1822?
   • A. Bombay Chronicle
   • B. Mumbai Samachar
   • C. The Times of India
   • D. Kesari
   Answer: B. Mumbai Samachar


4. Who was the first Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy?
   • A. Vice Admiral R. D. Katari
   • B. Admiral S. M. Nanda
   • C. Admiral K. R. Nair
   • D. Vice Admiral G. M. Hiranandani
   Answer: A. Vice Admiral R. D. Katari


5. On which day is National Youth Day celebrated in India?
   • A. 12 January
   • B. 11 January
   • C. 13 January
   • D. 14 January
   Answer: A. 12 January