Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
As per the India 'State of Forest Report 2021' (used in 2023), which state has the largest forest cover by area?
Arunachal Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Correct answer
Arunachal Pradesh
The 'Sagar Parikrama' initiative, seen in the news, is an outreach program for which group?
Farmers
Fishermen and coastal communities
Himalayan tribes
Desert dwellers
Correct answer
Farmers
Who is known as the founder of the Chishti Sufi order in India, spreading teachings of love, compassion, and spiritual harmony?
Nizamuddin Auliya
Moinuddin Chishti
Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki
Amir Khusro
Correct answer
Nizamuddin Auliya
Which Indian author invented the fictional town of Malgudi, creating a recurring setting for his novels and short stories exploring Indian middle-class life?
R.K. Narayan
Khushwant Singh
Mulk Raj Anand
Shashi Deshpande
Correct answer
R.K. Narayan
Which part of the government budget shows money allocated to schemes and ministries?
Revenue receipts
Capital receipts
Expenditure budget
Consolidated fund
Correct answer
Revenue receipts
Which Article defines a Money Bill and lists matters such as taxation, Consolidated Fund, and public expenditure pertaining exclusively to the Lok Sabha's legislative authority?
109
110
112
114
Correct answer
109
A fall in aggregate demand can lead to which economic condition?
Hyperinflation
Deflationary gap
Full employment
Economic boom
Correct answer
Hyperinflation
In economics, 'Stagflation' refers to a difficult economic situation characterized by?
High Growth and Low Inflation
Low Growth and Low Inflation
High Inflation and High Unemployment
High Growth and Deflation
Correct answer
High Growth and Low Inflation
Which classical Indian dance form uses the "Chauka" stance as a foundational posture, symbolizing stability and strength in performances?
Odissi
Bharatanatyam
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Correct answer
Odissi
What is the northern part of the Western Coastal Plain known as?
Konkan Coast
Malabar Coast
Coromandel Coast
Utkal Coast
Correct answer
Konkan Coast
Which author wrote Arrow of God, a novel exploring colonial impact, traditional governance, and Nigerian society?
Chinua Achebe
Wole Soyinka
Ngugi wa Thiong'o
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Correct answer
Chinua Achebe
What was the primary objective of the 'Bhoodan Movement'?
A government land reform law
A voluntary land donation movement
A protest against building dams
A movement to promote organic farming
Correct answer
A government land reform law
In which year were six additional commercial banks nationalized?
1971
1975
1980
1991
Correct answer
1971
'MGNREGA' (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) legally guarantees what?
A minimum of 100 days of wage employment in a rural household
A free house for every rural family
A monthly pension to all rural citizens
Free education for rural children
Correct answer
A minimum of 100 days of wage employment in a rural household
What is 'e-Sanjeevani', launched by the Ministry of Health?
A health insurance scheme
A government hospital chain
A national telemedicine service
An app for booking vaccine slots
Correct answer
A health insurance scheme
The 'Toda' tribe, a pastoral community, is indigenous to which hills?
Nilgiri Hills
Anamalai Hills
Cardamom Hills
Aravali Hills
Correct answer
Nilgiri Hills
The first Indian Olympic Games, conducted in 1924 to promote competitive sports and national-level athletics, were held at which location?
Allahabad
Lahore
Patiala
Bombay
Correct answer
Allahabad
The 1964 National Games involved multiple sports and aimed to promote athletics at the national level. Which city hosted the National Games that year?
Madras
Bombay
Calcutta
Bangalore
Correct answer
Madras
The "Mekong River" flows through multiple Southeast Asian countries, but which of the following nations does it not pass through, despite being in the region?
China
Laos
Thailand
Malaysia
Correct answer
China
The 2023 Senior National Yachting Championships brought top sailors together for competition. In which city was this event conducted?
Chennai
Goa
Mumbai
Kochi
Correct answer
Chennai
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.