Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who was appointed as the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on \( 14^{th} \) January 2025?
S. Somanath
V. Narayanan
K. Sivan
B. Ravindra
Correct answer
S. Somanath
What is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year officially called?
Birth Rate
Death Rate
Growth Rate
Absolute Increase
Correct answer
Birth Rate
Under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, candidates are allowed to apply for up to how many internships at a time?
One
Three
Five
Ten
Correct answer
One
Which of these is not recognized as a major global index evaluating development, innovation, or happiness internationally?
Human Development Index
World Happiness Report
Global Innovation Index
Global Energy Self-Sufficiency Index
Correct answer
Human Development Index
The strategically important 'Sela Tunnel', inaugurated in 2024, is located in which Indian state?
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Jammu and Kashmir
The 'Garo Dakmanda', a traditional handwoven textile, received a GI tag and belongs to which state?
Nagaland
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Correct answer
Nagaland
Who coined the term 'Pakistan' in 1933, envisioning a separate homeland for Muslims in British India during the struggle for independence?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Rahmat Ali
Iqbal
Liaquat Ali Khan
Correct answer
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Which Article grants the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, remissions, or commute sentences in certain cases?
72
73
74
76
Correct answer
72
Mission Shakti, implemented from FY 2022-23, consists of which two sub-schemes?
Ujjwala and Swadhar
Sakhi and Sabla
Sambal and Samarthya
Matru Ashirwad and Mahila Kosh
Correct answer
Ujjwala and Swadhar
Under Mission Shakti, the Palna component is primarily linked with which type of support service?
Self-defence training
Skill development for girls
Day-care crèche facilities for children
Support for pregnant women
Correct answer
Self-defence training
What does the term 'frictional unemployment' refer to in economics?
Unemployment due to seasons
Unemployment due to a recession
Temporary unemployment as a person moves from one job to another
Permanent unemployment
Correct answer
Unemployment due to seasons
The 'Cripps Mission' of 1942 proposed 'Dominion status' after the war. Who famously called it 'a post-dated cheque'?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
Mahatma Gandhi
Subhas Chandra Bose
Correct answer
Jawaharlal Nehru
Kuchipudi is a classical dance of India. Which state is the origin of Kuchipudi, known for its unique combination of narrative and rhythmic movements?
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh
'Guru Shikhar' is the highest peak of which mountain range?
Vindhya Range
Satpura Range
Aravali Range
Western Ghats
Correct answer
Vindhya Range
Which type of forests in India are commonly known as 'Monsoon Forests'?
Tropical Evergreen Forests
Tropical Deciduous Forests
Thorn Forests
Mangrove Forests
Correct answer
Tropical Evergreen Forests
Which folk dance from Bihar features male performers cross-dressing as women, showcasing regional traditions and entertaining audiences during festivals?
Launda Naach
Bidesia
Jhijhiya
Jhumar
Correct answer
Launda Naach
Mahatma Gandhi attended which of the Round Table Conferences as the sole representative of the Congress?
First
Second
Third
Four
Correct answer
First
The book 'India Wins Freedom', which gives an insight into the policies and personalities of the independence era, was written by?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
Mahatma Gandhi
Abul Kalam Azad
Correct answer
Jawaharlal Nehru
Who wrote The Godfather of Kathmandu, a novel focusing on crime, social issues, and political dynamics in Nepal?
John Burdett
Jeffrey Archer
Vikas Swarup
Vikram Seth
Correct answer
John Burdett
How did the government primarily enforce the policy of 'Import Substitution'?
By giving subsidies to importers
By using high tariffs (taxes) and quotas (limits) on imports
By banning all exports
By encouraging foreign travel
Correct answer
By giving subsidies to importers
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.