Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which form of folk music is associated with the region of Bengal?
Baul
Dandiya
Bhajan
Lavani
Correct answer
Baul
Which classical music tradition did Ravi Shankar represent as a global ambassador?
Hindustani classical music
Carnatic classical music
Both hindustani and carnatic Music
Sufi music
Correct answer
Hindustani classical music
Which of the following bacterial shapes is capable of forming spores for survival under unfavorable conditions?
Cocci
Bacilli
Spirilla
Vibrio
Correct answer
Cocci
The Abhaya mudra gesture is a defining feature of which category of Buddha images during the Gupta and PostGupta period in North India?
Seated Buddha images from Sarnath and Ramgarh.
Standing Bodhisattva images from Kosambi and Sarnath.
Standing Buddha images from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Seated Buddha images from Mathura and Kosambi.
Correct answer
Seated Buddha images from Sarnath and Ramgarh.
Consider the following statements about the structural differences between Nagara and Dravida temple styles and choose the correct option:
Statement I: Dravida temples are architecturally distinct because they are enclosed within a compound wall, a feature typically absent in Nagara temples.
Statement II: The shape of the central temple tower in the Dravida style (Vimana) is similar to the curving sikhara of the Nagara style.
Statement l is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Correct answer
Statement l is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
Which revolutionary was popularly known as “The Agni of India”?
Kalpana Dutt
Durgawati Devi
Pritilata Wadedar
Usha Mehta
Correct answer
Kalpana Dutt
Which revolutionary organization was Durga Bhabhi closely associated with?
Indian National Association for Women
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Anushilan Samiti party
Ghadar Lok seva Party
Correct answer
Indian National Association for Women
Which region emerged as the dominant mahajanapada between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE?
Magadha
Kosala
Kuru
Gandhara
Correct answer
Magadha
Which configuration of the PSLV was used for the C61 launch?
PSLV-CA
PSLV-QL
PSLV-XL
PSLV-DL
Correct answer
PSLV-CA
What is the approximate lift-off mass of the PSLV-C61 launch vehicle?
158 tonnes
321 tonnes
451 tonnes
533 tonnes
Correct answer
158 tonnes
“The Safekeep,” winner of the Women’s Prize 2025, is set in which country?
The Netherlands
South Korea
India
Canada
Correct answer
The Netherlands
What was the primary change introduced by the Charter Act of 1833 regarding the Governor-General's position?
The Governor-General's position was abolished, and the Viceroy of India was appointed.
The Governor-General of Bengal was elevated to the position of Governor-General of India.
The Governor-General of Bengal lost all powers in favor of the British Crown.
The position of the Governor-General of Bengal was decentralized to regional governors.
Correct answer
The Governor-General's position was abolished, and the Viceroy of India was appointed.
Which team won the first season of Ultimate Kho Kho?
Gujarat Giants
Odisha Juggernauts
Haryana Warriors
Bengal Tigers
Correct answer
Gujarat Giants
What is the fundamental purpose of the MPLADS scheme regarding constituency development?
Providing financial loans to citizens.
Distributing free land to the poor.
Creation of durable community assets.
Organizing cultural festivals only.
Correct answer
Providing financial loans to citizens.
In the 2025 FIH Women's Junior World Cup, which team did India defeat with a score of 13-0 in their opening match?
Canada
Namibia
Belgium
South Korea
Correct answer
Canada
The themes for World Ozone Day consistently highlight the success and future potential of which specific international treaty that governs the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances?
Vienna Convention
Kyoto Protocol
Paris Agreement
Montreal Protocol
Correct answer
Vienna Convention
India holds which position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2025?
100th
102nd
110th
95th
Correct answer
100th
What was the duration of the 8th Inter State Challenger National Rowing Championships 2025?
1st to 5th November 2025
14th to 18th November 2025
10th to 15th December 2025
25th to 30th November 2025
Correct answer
1st to 5th November 2025
Who was recently sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India on September 2025?
C.P. Radhakrishnan
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Kanad Das
Vandana Gupta
Correct answer
C.P. Radhakrishnan
Which of the following areas does the Rajya Sabha hold equal powers with the Lok Sabha?
Creating new All India Services
Amending the Constitution
Removing the government
Making cut motions
Correct answer
Creating new All India Services
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