Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 and is considered one of India's greatest poets?
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Rabindranath Tagore
Kavi Pradeep
Sri Aurobindo
Correct answer
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Which of the following Indian states has the lowest literacy rate (Census 2011)?
Rajasthan
Arunachal Pradesh
Bihar
Jharkhand
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Who assumed the role of Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission in August 2025?
Adil Zainulbhai
Sujatha Chaturvedi
Jitendra Singh
S. Radha Chauhan
Correct answer
Adil Zainulbhai
The classical dance form of Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes and facial makeup, is:
Mohiniyattam
Kathakali
Odissi
Sattriya
Correct answer
Mohiniyattam
Which festival of Gujarat is celebrated with kite flying to mark the onset of Uttarayan?
Navratri
Makar Sankranti
Diwali
Holi
Correct answer
Navratri
Which festival in Sikkim involves worship of Mount Kanchenjunga and includes prayers, masked dances and local fairs?
Losar
Saga Dawa
Pang Lhabsol
Tendong Lho Rumfaat
Correct answer
Losar
Which festival in Manipur coincides with the full moon of Lamta month and is considered the Manipuri version of Holi?
Yaoshang
Ningol Chakouba
Cheiraoba
Lai Haraoba
Correct answer
Yaoshang
Which novel by Salman Rushdie was banned in several countries for its controversial depiction of religion?
The Satanic Verses
Midnight's Children
Shame
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Correct answer
The Satanic Verses
India's largest (and the world's largest) oil refinery complex is located at which place?
Kochi, Kerala
Panipat, Haryana
Jamnagar, Gujarat
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Kochi, Kerala
India and which country jointly operate the "Farzad-B gas field" exploration discussions?
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Qatar
Oman
Correct answer
Saudi Arabia
Which Article of our constitution was declared as heart and soul by Dr. Ambedkar?
Art 21
Art 32
Art 15
Art 125
Correct answer
Art 21
When deadlock arises the President has to summon joint sitting of two houses of parliament comes under which article?
Art-92
Art-64
Art-201
Art-108
Correct answer
Art-92
What is the total area of India?
3.5 million square km
3.28 million square km
3.64 million square km
2.64 million square km
Correct answer
3.5 million square km
Which national leader inaugurated the Orientation Programme for the Members of the 15th Haryana Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh?
Rajnath Singh
Om Birla
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Narendra Modi
Correct answer
Rajnath Singh
Who, in February 2025, attended the Unani Day conference as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology?
Prataprao Jadhav
Jitendra Singh
Kiren Rijiju
Sarbananda Sonowal
Correct answer
Prataprao Jadhav
Fill in the blank:
At electrical synapses, the membranes of the pre- and post-synaptic neurons are in very _______.
Close proximity
Large gap
Wide distance
Open space
Correct answer
Close proximity
YUVA 1.0, launched in May 2021, was part of which national celebration?
Swachh Bharat Mission
Digital India Week
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Correct answer
Swachh Bharat Mission
Which of the following animals excretes uric acid in a semi-solid state?
Fish
Birds
Mammals
Amphibians
Correct answer
Fish
The World Governance Indicators include six governance dimensions. Which of the following is not measured under the WGI methodology?
Rule of Law
Voice & Accountability
Human Capital Development
Control of Corruption
Correct answer
Rule of Law
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in October 2023 caused a flash flood in the Teesta River, originating from which lake in Sikkim?
Gurudongmar Lake
Lake Tsomgo
South Lhonak Lake
Khecheopalri Lake
Correct answer
Gurudongmar Lake
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.