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 new Chief State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Rajasthan in September 2025?
Madhukar Gupta
Rajeshwar Singh
Jhabar Singh Kharra
Haribhau Bagde
Correct answer
Madhukar Gupta
Which statement regarding the start of play in hockey is correct?
A coin toss is made before the game, with the winner selecting the team to play for.
A coin toss is made before the start of the game, with the winner choosing the side to attack.
The first team to score decides the side of play.
The umpire chooses the side of play for each team.
Correct answer
A coin toss is made before the game, with the winner selecting the team to play for.
Which single core component of population growth is defined as the movement of people across regions and territories?
Mortality
Migration
Fertility
Urbanisation
Correct answer
Mortality
The Industry Dialogue on the Promotion of Research and Innovation in the Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme was held in which city on 13 March 2025?
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Mumbai
New Delhi
Correct answer
Bengaluru
YUVA 2.0, launched in October 2022, focused on which core theme?
Environment
Democracy
Digital Innovation
Cultural Heritage
Correct answer
Environment
Which organisation is responsible for constituting the selection committee for the YUVA scheme?
Sahitya Akademi
National Book Trust
NITI Aayog
Ministry of Culture
Correct answer
Sahitya Akademi
What was the name of the organization that set global trade rules before the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
UNCTAD
GATT
World Bank
IMF
Correct answer
UNCTAD
What was India's pre-1991 policy of trying to produce all goods domestically instead of importing them called?
Export Promotion
Import Substitution
Globalization
Privatization
Correct answer
Export Promotion
Women's field hockey was first introduced in the Olympics in:
1972 Munich
1976 Montreal
1980 Moscow
1984 Los Angeles
Correct answer
1972 Munich
India won its first Hockey World Cup gold in:
1971
1973
1975
1978
Correct answer
1971
Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF), Jodhpur and choose the correct option:
Statement I: The festival is recognized by UNESCO for promoting creativity and sustainable development.
Statement II: The primary musical focus of RIFF is the exclusive showcasing of Manganiyars and Langas, without international artistic involvement.
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Correct answer
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
Which of the following best describes the Sattriya dance?
A dance performed only during festivals
A dance with specific grammar and emotive facial expressions
A dance performed solely by female dancers
A casual form of entertainment in Assam
Correct answer
A dance performed only during festivals
Ram Prasad Bismil was associated with which freedom movement ideology?
Non-violent resistance
Revolutionary nationalism
Constitutional reforms
Social reform movements
Correct answer
Non-violent resistance
What was the role of the 'mir bakhshi' in Akbar's administration system?
Responsible for organizing military campaigns.
Responsible for managing the military salaries and promotions.
Head of the judiciary and legal matters.
In charge of royal agriculture and land management.
Correct answer
Responsible for organizing military campaigns.
Which system was introduced by the Indian Councils Act of 1861, assigning members to specific government departments?
Parliamentary system
Portfolio system
Federal system
Executive system
Correct answer
Parliamentary system
What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
To promote Indian-language newspapers
To allow free criticism of the British government
To restrict criticism by seizing newspaper assets
To foster a free and independent press in India
Correct answer
To promote Indian-language newspapers
Where did the Rowlatt Satyagraha begin in 1919?
Surat, Gujarat
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Kolkata, West Bengal
Amritsar, Punjab
Correct answer
Surat, Gujarat
Where was the 57th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship 2024-25 held?
District Sports Complex, Puri, Odisha
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
Indira Gandhi Stadium, Patiala
Khel Gaon, Surat
Correct answer
District Sports Complex, Puri, Odisha
Which Japanese Prime Minister coined the phrase "Asia's Democratic Security Diamond," linking Quad partners strategically?
Yasuo Fukuda
Shinzo Abe
Taro Aso
Yoshihide Suga
Correct answer
Yasuo Fukuda
What is unique about the institutional status of the Quad compared to NATO?
Quad is treaty-based; NATO is informal
Quad has a permanent headquarters
Quad is informal diplomacy, not a formal alliance
Quad mandates military interoperability
Correct answer
Quad is treaty-based; NATO is informal
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.