Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Ram Prasad Bismil is best known for his role in which revolutionary event?
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Kakori Conspiracy
Chauri Chaura Incident
Quit India Movement
Correct answer
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The siege of Chittor in 1568 was a turning point in Akbar's Rajput campaign. Why was this siege significant for his expansion strategy?
It marked the first Mughal victory over Marathas.
It showed Akbar's policy of religious intolerance.
It broke Sisodia Rajput resistance and secured Chittor.
It led to the annexation of Gujarat into the empire.
Correct answer
It marked the first Mughal victory over Marathas.
Which theme is highlighted in "Fire Bird," the winner of the JCB Prize for Literature 2023, published by Penguin Random House India?
Meteorological science
Rural displacement and land loss
Genetic modification
Indo-Persian architecture
Correct answer
Meteorological science
What was the impact of the Charter Act of 1853 on the recruitment of civil servants in India?
It limited civil servant recruitment to British nationals and excluded Indians entirely.
It introduced an open competition system for civil servants, allowing Indians to compete.
It abolished the covenanted civil service, leaving no administrative body.
It replaced the competition system with appointments based on seniority alone.
Correct answer
It limited civil servant recruitment to British nationals and excluded Indians entirely.
Which of the following was a key feature introduced by the Indian Councils Act of 1861?
The establishment of a unicameral legislative system in India.
The introduction of the portfolio system and decentralization of power.
The complete independence of provincial legislatures.
The appointment of a British monarch as the head of the Indian government.
Correct answer
The establishment of a unicameral legislative system in India.
Where will the 44th Junior National Kho-Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2025-26 be held?
Pune, Maharashtra
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Patiala, Punjab
Surat, Gujarat
Correct answer
Pune, Maharashtra
What will be the duration of the 44th Junior National Kho-Kho Championship 2025-26?
1st January to 7th January 2026
10th January to 14th January 2026
31st December 2025 to 4th January 2026
31st January 2026 to 4th February 2026
Correct answer
1st January to 7th January 2026
When and where was the Khelo Chess India Challenger FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament 2025 held?
1st April to 3rd April 2025, Mumbai
5th April to 6th April 2025, Madhya Pradesh
10th April to 12th April 2025, Delhi
15th March to 17th March 2025, Bangalore
Correct answer
1st April to 3rd April 2025, Mumbai
What does the BRICS New Development Bank primarily finance?
Defense projects
Sustainable infrastructure projects
Space research programs
Cultural festivals
Correct answer
Defense projects
What is the Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) under BRICS designed for?
Military funding
Offering liquidity support during payment crises
Funding cultural programs
Supporting space missions
Correct answer
Military funding
Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose is famous for which of the following contributions?
Discovering the theory of evolution in plants
Demonstrating that plants can respond to stimuli and "feel" pain and pleasure
Developing the first theory on plant genetics
Inventing the first microscope for studying plants
Correct answer
Discovering the theory of evolution in plants
Which of the following correctly defines literacy as per the Census of India?
Ability to read and write in English only
Ability to read and write any language with understanding
Ability to read but not write in any language
Completion of primary education
Correct answer
Ability to read and write in English only
Which Delhi official introduced in 2025 the concept of mini secretariats and gaushalas in districts?
Atishi Marlena
Raghav Chadha
Arvind Kejriwal
Rekha Gupta
Correct answer
Atishi Marlena
Who took oath as the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court on 21 July 2025?
Justice Dipak Misra
Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu
Justice Ashutosh Kumar
Justice Vijay Bishnoi
Correct answer
Justice Dipak Misra
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is also known as the?
Mesopotamian Civilization
Harappan Civilization
Vedic Civilization
Aryan Civilization
Correct answer
Mesopotamian Civilization
A situation with a very high rate of inflation, where money loses its value very quickly, is called?
Deflation
Disinflation
Stagflation
Hyperinflation
Correct answer
Deflation
What does 'SEBI' stand for?
Securities and Exchange Board of India
Stock Exchange Bank of India
Savings and Earnings Board of India
State Economy Bureau of India
Correct answer
Securities and Exchange Board of India
What is a 'Trade Deficit'?
When Imports are equal to Exports
When Imports are greater than Exports
When Exports are greater than Imports
When there is no trade
Correct answer
When Imports are equal to Exports
Which of the following is responsible for the seasonal variation of the monsoon in India?
Differential heating of land and ocean
Earth's rotation
Moon's gravitational pull
Solar flares
Correct answer
Differential heating of land and ocean
The short summer cropping season between the Rabi and Kharif seasons is known as?
Barani
Zaid
Jhum
Garma
Correct answer
Barani
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