Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
"India After Gandhi" by Ramachandra Guha won the Sahitya Akademi Award in English in which year?
2009
2010
2011
2012
Correct answer
2009
Which author won the Sahitya Akademi Award for English for their short-story collection "Laburnum For My Head"?
Temsula Ao
Jeet Thayil
Mamang Dai
Esther David
Correct answer
Temsula Ao
Which is a devotional folk dance of Tamil Nadu performed in praise of Lord Murugan?
Kolattam
Kavadi Attam
Theyyam
Pulikali
Correct answer
Kolattam
Which folk dance of Karnataka combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, and stage techniques with a unique style?
Bihu
Yakshagana
Chhau
Kolattam
Correct answer
Bihu
Why was Food Corporation of India established in 1965?
Manage buffer stocks and ensure price stability
Subsidize fertilizer input
Export foodgrains
Replace private mandis
Correct answer
Manage buffer stocks and ensure price stability
What does the concept of “elasticity of substitution” measure?
How easily consumers substitute one good for another
The rate of diminishing returns
How responsive quantity demanded is to price
How responsive quantity supplied is to price
Correct answer
How easily consumers substitute one good for another
In which sport has India accumulated the highest number of medals in Commonwealth Games history?
Wrestling
Weightlifting
Shooting
Table Tennis
Correct answer
Wrestling
Which athlete won India’s gold medal in men’s 100 kg freestyle at the 1958 Commonwealth Games?
Bishambar Singh
Raghavan Chandrasekaran
Lila Ram
Kartar Singh
Correct answer
Bishambar Singh
Who emphasized “Voting is the first step in nation-building” upon taking office in February 2025?
Vivek Joshi
Gyanesh Kumar
Shaktikanta Das
Poonam Gupta
Correct answer
Vivek Joshi
Who took charge as the 11th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 1st March 2025?
Madhabi Puri Buch
Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Ajay Seth
Rajeshwar Rao
Correct answer
Madhabi Puri Buch
What is the key feature of sacred groves in India?
Ancient hindu temples
Traditional forest conservation
Modern protected areas
Commercially used forests
Correct answer
Ancient hindu temples
What is the main focus of the Joint Forest Management (JFM) program in India?
Industrial development
Timber harvesting
Protection and restoration of forests
Urbanization of forest areas
Correct answer
Industrial development
Read the statements below carefully and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Compression is the region where pressure is high, whereas rarefaction is the region where pressure is low.
Statement 2: The movement of sound can be understood as the movement of variations in density within the medium.
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Only Statement 2 is correct.
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is correct.
Correct answer
Only Statement 1 is correct.
Fill in the blank:
The combination of tax reforms and public expenditure policies is collectively Known as _______
Fiscal policy
Monetary policy
Economic policy
Trade policy
Correct answer
Fiscal policy
Which festival is celebrated with the worship of Goddess Gowri and is observed one day before Ganesh Chaturthi?
Makar Sankranti
Gauri Habba
Durga Puja
Holi
Correct answer
Makar Sankranti
The primary purpose of the PRASHAD Scheme is to provide financial assistance for developing which type of destinations?
Sports and adventure hubs
Industrial corridors
Pilgrimage and heritage destinations
Forest and wildlife sanctuaries
Correct answer
Sports and adventure hubs
The Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna aims to improve access to which type of services for the poor?
Insurance services
Affordable and reliable financial services
Digital services
Agricultural machinery services
Correct answer
Insurance services
What is the pressure (in Pa) exerted when a thrust of 1000 N is applied to an area of 5 m2?
200
50
100
25
Correct answer
200
What is the full form of ‘NEP’ in the context of the 1991 reforms?
New Economic Policy
National Education Policy
National Employment Program
New Export Policy
Correct answer
New Economic Policy
What status is given to high-performing Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to give them more autonomy?
Blue Chip
Navratna
Star Company
A-Grade
Correct answer
Blue Chip
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.