Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which reform first introduced the principle of 'separate electorates' (for Muslims), also known as communal representation?
Morley- Minto Reforms (1909)
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919)
Government of India Act, 1935
Simon Commission
Correct answer
Morley- Minto Reforms (1909)
"Mayurbhanj Chhau" is a classical martial folk dance. Which Indian state is known for this dance, combining storytelling with vigorous movements?
Odisha
West Bengal
Jharkhand
Maharashtra
Correct answer
Odisha
The Night Circus, a fantasy novel about magical competitions and romance, was authored by whom?
Erin Morgenstern
J.K. Rowling
Philip Pullman
Neil Gaiman
Correct answer
Erin Morgenstern
As per the 2011 Census, what is the definition of a 'literate' person ?
Anyone who can sign their name
Age 7 and above, who can read and write in any language
Age 5 and above, who can read in one language
Anyone with a formal school education
Correct answer
Anyone who can sign their name
The 2021 National Kabaddi Championships for men aimed to promote Kabaddi at the national level. Which venue hosted this championship?
Ayodhya
Jaipur
Rohtak
Hyderabad
Correct answer
Ayodhya
The 'Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023' was passed to create a new body for ?
Funding scientific research
Building new roads
Regulating sports
Controlling the media
Correct answer
Funding scientific research
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which governs football across Asia and Oceania, has its headquarters in which city ?
Kuala Lumpur
Doha
Tokyo
Jakarta
Correct answer
Kuala Lumpur
What was the primary purpose of the Mansabdari system under Akbar?
To establish control over the southern kingdoms.
To organize the military and nobility for efficient administration.
To encourage the formation of private armies.
To facilitate foreign trade and commerce.
Correct answer
To establish control over the southern kingdoms.
What did Mahatma Gandhi and his followers do at Dandi to break the salt law?
Smuggled salt from neighboring countries
Boiled sea water to produce salt
Manufactured salt in factories
Bought salt from local markets
Correct answer
Smuggled salt from neighboring countries
Where was the first BRIC summit held in 2009 ?
Moscow
Beijing
Yekaterinburg
New Delhi
Correct answer
Moscow
Which classical dance form of India is predominantly based on the Abhinaya Darpana text by Nandikeshwara?
Natyanjali
Kathakali
Bharatanatyam
Kuchipudi
Correct answer
Natyanjali
Which dance form of India is performed predominantly by women wearing white saris with gold borders?
Mohiniyattam
Kathakali
Bharatanatyam
Odissi
Correct answer
Mohiniyattam
Which dance form from Tamil Nadu is traditionally performed in temples as a form of offering to the deity?
Bharatanatyam
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Mohiniyattam
Correct answer
Bharatanatyam
C.R. Patil, a senior leader from Gujarat, was appointed to which key cabin post in 2024?
Minister of Jal Shakti (Water Resources)
Minister of Steel
Minister of Railways
Minister of Law and Justice
Correct answer
Minister of Jal Shakti (Water Resources)
Which festival in Rajasthan involves processions of decorated camels and folk performances, coinciding with the desert climate's peak?
Gangaur
Pushkar Camel Fair
Teej
Makar Sankranti
Correct answer
Gangaur
Which festival in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is celebrated with special prayers to Goddess Kali and involves local fairs?
Bonalu
Ugadi
Sankranti
Bathukamma
Correct answer
Bonalu
Sea of Tranquility, a 2022 novel exploring time travel and pandemic, was written by:
Emily St. John Mandel
Margaret Atwood
Kazuo Ishiguro
Ian McEwan
Correct answer
Emily St. John Mandel
The Sea, The Sea, a Booker Prize-winning novel exploring obsession, was authored by:
Iris Murdoch
Hilary Mantel
Ian McEwan
Salman Rushdie
Correct answer
Iris Murdoch
Snow Falling on Cedars, exploring post-WWII racial tensions in America, was written by:
David Guterson
John Steinbeck
Philip Roth
Ian McEwan
Correct answer
David Guterson
The Indus Valley cities were known for their advanced urban planning, especially which feature?
Grid system of roads
Large palaces
Circular houses
Temples
Correct answer
Grid system of roads
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.