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 country does not share a land border with Afghanistan despite being a Central Asian nation with close geographic proximity?
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Iran
Correct answer
Turkmenistan
Sattriya music and dance are classical traditions from which Indian state, associated with Vaishnavite monasteries and devotional storytelling performances?
Assam
Odisha
Manipur
West Bengal
Correct answer
Assam
The 'Santhal' tribe, one of India's largest, is primarily concentrated in which states?
Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
Correct answer
Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal
Where in eukaryotic cells is the electron transport chain located, where oxidative phosphorylation produces ATP?
Cytosol
Ribosomes
Mitochondrial inner membrane
Golgi body
Correct answer
Cytosol
Which part of the brain regulates hunger, thirst, body temperature, and other homeostatic processes essential for survival?
Cerebrum
Hypothalamus
Midbrain
Pons
Correct answer
Cerebrum
Which organ plays a primary role in regulating blood pressure by producing renin and controlling fluid balance in the human body?
Pancreas
Kidneys
Lungs
Liver
Correct answer
Pancreas
Certain organs in the human body filter toxins and store energy reserves. Which organ is responsible for detoxifying blood and storing glycogen?
Pancreas
Liver
Spleen
Kidney
Correct answer
Pancreas
The Rangaswamy Cup is awarded in which sport, recognizing excellence in men's national competitions within India?
Hockey
Table Tennis
Rowing
Canoeing
Correct answer
Hockey
Who won India's first badminton gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, marking the beginning of international badminton success for the country?
Saina Nehwal
P.V. Sindhu
Prakash Padukone
Pullela Gopichand
Correct answer
Saina Nehwal
Which mission did the LVM3 vehicle carry out before launching the CMS-03 satellite?
Chandrayaan-2
Mars Orbiter Mission
Chandrayaan-3
OneWeb satellite
Correct answer
Chandrayaan-2
The Kailasanatha temple in Ellora was built by which dynasty?
Chera
Nagas
Rashtrakutas
Cholas
Correct answer
Chera
What is the minimum age required to become a Member of Lok Sabha?
18 years
21 years
25 years
30 years
Correct answer
18 years
Which city hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games?
Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Kolkata
Correct answer
Delhi
Which is the largest delta in the world?
Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta
Amazon Delta
Mekong Delta
Nile Delta
Correct answer
Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta
What is the title of the Indian Book shortlisted fot the International Booker Prize 2025?
Tomb of Sand
Heart Lamp
The God of Small Things
Midnight's Children
Correct answer
Tomb of Sand
The Battle of Khanwa (1527) was fought between which two leaders?
Babur and Rana Sanga
Akbar and Rana Pratap
Humayun and Sher Shah Suri
Alauddin Khilji and Prithviraj Chauhan
Correct answer
Babur and Rana Sanga
What is the minimum age to become the Prime Minister of India?
25 years
30 years
35 years
18 years
Correct answer
25 years
Who is the Indian hockey player famously referred to as the "Wizard of Hockey"?
Dhyan Chand
Dhanraj Pillay
Balbir Singh Sr.
Roop Singh
Correct answer
Dhyan Chand
Which of the following countries is NOT listed among BRICS 'partner countries' as of
2025?
Cuba
Belarus
Argentina
Uganda
Correct answer
Cuba
Who is appointed as the governor of Goa in 2025?
Ashim Kumar Ghosh
Kavinder Gupta
Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju
V. Shanmuganathan
Correct answer
Ashim Kumar Ghosh
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.