Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
If Chandrayaan-3 transmits 2 GB of data per day, how much data will it send in 30 days?
60 GB
65 GB
70 GB
75 GB
Correct answer
60 GB
What does the term 'Jobless Growth', a criticism of the reforms, mean?
The economy grew, but not enough new jobs were created
People stopped working
All jobs moved to other countries
Only government jobs were created
Correct answer
The economy grew, but not enough new jobs were created
What change was made to the Indian Rupee in the 1990s to help globalization?
It was printed on plastic
It was made 'convertible' on the current account
It was banned
It was replaced by the dollar
Correct answer
It was printed on plastic
The Lavani is a folk music form from which region?
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Punjab
Correct answer
Gujarat
A cell has 46 chromosomes. After S-phase, what will be the number of chromatids?
46
92
184
23
Correct answer
46
How many main talas are there in Carnatic Music?
Five
Seven
Six
Eight
Correct answer
Five
An object is placed 30 cm from a convex lens of focal length 20 cm. Find image distance.
30 cm
40 cm
60 cm
90 cm
Correct answer
30 cm
A 20 μF capacitor is charged to 100 V. Find stored energy.
0.1 J
0.2 J
0.5 J
1.0 J
Correct answer
0.1 J
Which structural element is common to all Chaitya caves excavated in Western India during the early Buddhist period?
Absence of a dominating Chaitya arch window.
The presence of a stupa at the back of the hall.
The existence of a wooden facade and semi-circular arch.
The stupa dominating the front entrance.
Correct answer
Absence of a dominating Chaitya arch window.
Consider the following statements about the earliest examples of temple construction materials and choose the correct option:
Statement I: The oldest surviving structural temples from the Gupta Period were primarily built using sandstone
Statement II: The earliest known examples of les of the Ratha style of temples are found in Madhya Pradesh.
Statement I is correct, but II is incorrect.
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Neither Statement I nor Statement II is correct.
Correct answer
Statement I is correct, but II is incorrect.
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was the first woman in India to achieve which of the following milestones?
Become a Cabinet Minister
Run for a legislative seat
Lead the Salt March
Head the Planning Commission
Correct answer
Become a Cabinet Minister
Which of the following areas did Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay help revive to uplift women's socio-economic status?
Handicrafts and handlooms
Mining and metallurgy
Agriculture and irrigation
Banking and finance
Correct answer
Handicrafts and handlooms
What is the approximate launch mass of the EOS-09 satellite?
952 kg
1270 kg
1696 kg
2509 kg
Correct answer
952 kg
Which award was given to Barbara Kingsolver's novel "Demon Copperhead"?
Women's Prize for Fiction 2023
Sahitya Akademi Award 2023
JCB Prize 2022
Prix Goncourt 2024
Correct answer
Women's Prize for Fiction 2023
Which of the following was a key feature of the Regulating Act of 1773 regarding the conduct of the Company's servants?
The Company's servants were allowed to engage freely in private commerce.
The Company's servants could accept gifts and bribes from the natives.
The Company's servants were prohibited from engaging in private commerce or accepting gifts.
Company's servants we authorized to run private businesses in India.
Correct answer
The Company's servants were allowed to engage freely in private commerce.
Which body in India is dedicated to enforcing anti-doping regulations and ensuring clean competition in sports?
Indian Sports Ministry
NADA
CBI
Indian Athletic Association
Correct answer
Indian Sports Ministry
In field hockey, what is the term used for maneuvering the ball while maintaining control and moving it past opponents?
Passing
Dribbling
Tapping
Hitting
Correct answer
Passing
The city recognized as the 'Leopard Capital of India' is located in which Indian state?
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Uttarakhand
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Maharashtra
Which Country ranked first in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025?
United States
India
Denmark
Russia
Correct answer
United States
When was the 34th Senior National Wushu Championship held?
10th to 15th May 2025
14th to 19th June 2025
1st to 5th July 2025
20th to 25th June 2025
Correct answer
10th to 15th May 2025
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.