Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
The Gutenberg Discontinuity separates which two layers of the Earth, marked by a sudden decrease in P-wave velocity at approximately 2,900 kilometers depth?
Mantle and outer core
Crust and mantle
Inner and outer core
Lithosphere and asthenosphere
Correct answer
Mantle and outer core
Why is GSLV-F16 significant in ISRO's launch history, particularly regarding Earth observation satellite deployment?
It is ISRO's first reusable rocket
It launched NISAR into sun-synchronous orbit
It carried India's first astronaut
It was the first GSLV flown from the third launch pad`
Correct answer
It is ISRO's first reusable rocket
In volleyball, how many substitutions are officially allowed per team during a single set under FIVB rules, affecting strategy and player rotation in competitive matches?
4
6
12
Unlimited
Correct answer
4
In which edition of the Asian Games was chess included for the first time, allowing players to compete for medals under standard international chess regulations?
1998
2002
2006
2010
Correct answer
1998
The Kho-Kho National Championships in India are organized by which governing body, responsible for conducting national-level competitions in the sport?
Kho-Kho Federation of India
Indian Olympic Association
Sports Authority of India
Ministry of Youth Affairs
Correct answer
Kho-Kho Federation of India
India first participated in the Winter Olympics in which year, marking the country's debut at the global winter sports event?
1964
1972
1984
1992
Correct answer
1964
Where were the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships held, featuring elite global track and field athletes competing indoors?
Belgrade
Nanjing
Glasgow
Istanbul
Correct answer
Belgrade
Which authority has the power to extend the jurisdiction of a High Court to a Union Territory, allowing that UT to come under the judicial authority of an existing High Court?
Parliament
President
Supreme Court
Governor
Correct answer
Parliament
Which launch vehicle successfully launched the CMS-03 communication satellite?
PSLV
GSLV Mk-III
LVM3-M5
SLV
Correct answer
PSLV
Which of the following planets is classified as a gas giant?
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
Correct answer
Mars
Who wrote the epic novel Godan/Godaan, a portrayal of rural India?
Bharatendu Harishchandra
Munshi Premchand
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Mahadevi Verma
Correct answer
Bharatendu Harishchandra
The 'Saka Era' (AD 78), used as India's national calendar, was started by which king?
Ashoka
Kanishka
Samudragupta
Harsha
Correct answer
Ashoka
The ‘Fourth Buddhist Council’ was held in Kashmir under the patronage of?
Ashoka
Kalashoka
Menander
Kanishka
Correct answer
Ashoka
The annual financial statement prepared by the government, showing its expected income and expenditure, is called?
The Monetary Policy
The Union Budget
The Economic Survey
The Census
Correct answer
The Monetary Policy
An ‘Interim Budget’ is presented in which specific situation?
At the middle of the year
When the government has no money
In an election year
When there is high inflation
Correct answer
At the middle of the year
Which layer of Earth is responsible for plate movement through convection currents?
Mantle
Crust
Outer core
Inner core
Correct answer
Mantle
Kandla Port (now Deendayal Port), a major seaport, is located in which state?
Maharashtra
Gujarat
Goa
Karnataka
Correct answer
Maharashtra
"Dudhwa National Park’ is a famous park located in which state?
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Correct answer
Madhya Pradesh
What was the 'License Raj’ (or Permit Raj) that existed from 1947 to 1990?
A system of government permissions (licenses) needed to start or expand a business
A tax collection system
A system of land distribution
A foreign trade policy
Correct answer
A system of government permissions (licenses) needed to start or expand a business
The ‘Eighth Five-Year Plan’ (1992-97) was the first plan to be launched after what event?
The Green Revolution
The Bank Nationalization
The 1991 Economic Reforms
The formation of NITI Aayog
Correct answer
The Green Revolution
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.