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 famous book ‘Arthashastra’, a guide on statecraft, was written by?
Megasthenes
Kautilya
Ashoka
Kalidasa
Correct answer
Megasthenes
The famous ‘Rath Temples’ (Rock-cut Temples) at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) were built by?
Cholas
Chalukyas
Pallavas
Pandyas
Correct answer
Cholas
Who is responsible for issuing all currency notes (except the One Rupee note) in India?
The Prime Minister's Office
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Ministry of Finance
State Bank of India (SBI)
Correct answer
The Prime Minister's Office
What is 'Per Capita Income'?
The total income of a country
The average income of a person in a country
The total savings of a country
The total tax collected by a country
Correct answer
The total income of a country
Which of the following is the main cause of the “greenhouse effect" on Venus?
High concentration of CO, in the atmosphere
Reflection of sunlight by clouds
Methane abundance
Strong solar winds
Correct answer
High concentration of CO, in the atmosphere
Which of the following is considered the most volcanically active body in the Solar System?
lo (Jupiter's moon)
Earth
Venus
Mars
Correct answer
lo (Jupiter's moon)
Which city is known as the ‘Detroit of Asia’ for its large automobile manufacturing base?
Pune
Gurugram
Chennai
Ahmedabad
Correct answer
Pune
Which city is the world's largest center for diamond cutting and polishing?
Mumbai
Jaipur
Surat
Hyderabad
Correct answer
Mumbai
The Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant is located in which state?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Kerala
The HVJ (Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur) pipeline is a major project for transporting what?
Crude Oil
Water
Natural Gas
Refined Petrol
Correct answer
Crude Oil
The 'Bhabha Atomic Research Centre! (BARC) is located in which city?
Mumbai
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Kolkata
Correct answer
Mumbai
Which provisions were added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?
Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule
Part Ix-A and the Twelfth Schedule
Part X and the Fifth Schedule
Part VII and the Ninth Schedule
Correct answer
Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule
Which of the following articles deals with the Inter-State Council?
Article 256
Article 263
Article 262
Article 261
Correct answer
Article 256
The Voting in the Rajya Sabha on a Constitutional Amendment Bill requires:
Simple majority
Special majority
Unanimity
Simple majority of quorum
Correct answer
Simple majority
The writ that examines the legality of a person holding a public office is:
Habeas Corpus
Mandamus
Certiorari
Quo Warranto
Correct answer
Habeas Corpus
The ‘Mahalanobis Model is associated with which Five-Year Plan?
First Plan
Second Plan
Third Plan
Fourth Plan
Correct answer
First Plan
The Assamese short-story work "Bengsata" by Apurba Kumar Saikia won the Sahitya Akademi Award in which year?
2018
2019
2020
2021
Correct answer
2018
The folk dance ‘Karagam’ is primarily performed in which Indian state?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Kerala
In which sport is the term “scrum “used to restart play?
Rugby
Water Polo
Ice Hockey
American Football
Correct answer
Rugby
Choose the correct option based on the statements below.
Statement 1: The Consumer Protection Act of 2019 replaced the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
Statement 2: Consumer organisations in India do not receive government support.
Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect, Statement 2 is correct
Both statements are correct
Both statements are incorrect
Correct answer
Statement 1 is correct, Statement 2 is incorrect
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.