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 2021 International Booker Prize was awarded to which French novel?
The War of the Poor - Eric Vuillard
At Night All Blood Is Black - David Diop
In Memory of Memory - Maria Stepanova
The Employees - Olga Ravn
Correct answer
The War of the Poor - Eric Vuillard
The 'National Stock Exchange' (NSE), established in 1992 as part of India's financial sector reforms, is headquartered in which city?
New Delhi
Kolkata
Mumbai
Chennai
Correct answer
New Delhi
How many gold medals did India win at the Asian Games 2023?
20
24
28
30
Correct answer
20
Which Indian wrestler delivered India's only medal at the 1934 Commonwealth Games?
Lila Ram
Rashid Anwar
Bishambar Singh
Uday Chand
Correct answer
Lila Ram
What type of soil is typically found in the Deccan Plateau?
Red soil
Black soil
Laterite soil
Arid soil
Correct answer
Red soil
How many sections are included in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (2023)?
120 sections
170 sections
200 sections
250 sections
Correct answer
120 sections
Which former Governor of the RBI was appointed as India's Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in August 2025?
Urjit Patel
Raghuram Rajan
Shaktikanta Das
Duvvuri Subbarao
Correct answer
Urjit Patel
Who among the following is the Attorney General of India (as of November 2025), who was re-appointed by the President for a two- year extension starting October 1, 2025?
Mukul Rohatgi
K. K. Venugopal
R. Venkataramani
Tushar Mehta
Correct answer
Mukul Rohatgi
Which IPS officer of the 1993 batch was appointed Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) starting 1st October 2025?
Praveer Ranjan
Rajwinder Singh Bhatti
Praveen Kumar
None
Correct answer
Praveer Ranjan
Which statement about the goal post in hockey is correct?
The height of the goal post is 2.14 meters, and the width is 3.66 meters.
The goal post has a height of 4.66 meters and a width of 2.14 meters.
The goal post is square in shape, with a height and width of 3.66 meters.
The height of the goal post is 3.66 meters, and the width is 2.14 meters.
Correct answer
The height of the goal post is 2.14 meters, and the width is 3.66 meters.
Which one of the following is identified as a characteristic feature of the Northern Plains that contributes to their very high population densities?
Hilly and rocky terrain
Moderate to low rainfall
Dissected terrain
Flat plains with fertile soils
Correct answer
Hilly and rocky terrain
Read the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement 1: Adolescence is characterised as the period when an individual is no longer a child but not yet an adult, typically covering the 10 to 19 age group.
Statement 2: An Ecosystem is exclusively defined as a system comprising the physical environment and the living organisms found within it.
Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is incorrect.
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
Correct answer
Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect.
PM Vishwakarma Scheme provides support to artisans and craftspeople belonging to how many trades?
12 trades
15 trades
18 trades
21 trades
Correct answer
12 trades
YUVA 3.0, launched in March 2025, targeted young writers under the age of:
20 years
25 years
30 years
35 years
Correct answer
20 years
The March 2025 edition of YUVA 3.0 aimed to encourage creative writing in line with which national vision?
"Independent India 2047"
"Skill India Mission 2030"
"Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat"
"Digital India for All"
Correct answer
"Independent India 2047"
A major criticism of the 1991 reforms is that they benefited which sector the least?
Agriculture
Services (IT)
Manufacturing
Banking
Correct answer
Agriculture
To secure an emergency loan in 1991, India had to pledge (mortgage) what valuable asset to international banks?
The Taj Mahal
Gold Reserves
Parliament Building
Shares in Indian Railways
Correct answer
The Taj Mahal
Which of the following is true about 'Raga Bhairav'?
It is sung in the evening
It is sung during the night
It is sung in the morning
It is sung at midnight
Correct answer
It is sung in the evening
Regarding the Kathakali dance form, which of the following statements is correct?
The faces are primarily painted in colours that match their stories, such as green for villains.
It is distinguished by two styles: the northern thekkan and the southern vadakkan.
The dance is known for its wild steps and gentle upper-body movements.
The dancers utilise raw expressions, body movements, and shoulder gestures to convey emotion.
Correct answer
The faces are primarily painted in colours that match their stories, such as green for villains.
Which region did Kunwar Singh primarily organize resistance against the British?
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
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.