Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
In archery, "Fletching" refers to..
The bowstring grip
The feathers/vanes on the arrow
The anchor point near the chin
The wooden bow riser
Correct answer
The bowstring grip
Which of the following is not a characteristic of oligopoly?
Infinite sellers
Mutual interdependence
Homogeneous or differentiated products
Few large firms
Correct answer
Infinite sellers
In the short run, a firm will shut down if:
Marginal cost > Average cost
Price < Average Total Cost
Price < Average Variable Cost
Total revenue < Total cost
Correct answer
Marginal cost > Average cost
How many gold medals did India win at the 1951 Asian Games?
12
14
15
16
Correct answer
12
In the short-run Phillips Curve:
Inflation and unemployment are negatively related.
Trade-off exists only in the long run.
Inflation and unemployment are positively related.
No relation exists.
Correct answer
Inflation and unemployment are negatively related.
What was India's overall medal rank at Asian Games 2023?
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Correct answer
2nd
Which of the following components is excluded from Gross Domestic Product?
Imports
Net exports
Government spending
Investment
Correct answer
Imports
The classical text "Harsha Charita", a biography of King Harsha, was authored by:
Kalhana
Banabhatta
Ravikirti
Bilhana
Correct answer
Kalhana
Which Indian sportsperson set a world-junior record of 86.48 m in javelin throw in 2016, becoming the first Indian to hold a world record in athletics?
Kashinath Naik
Neeraj Chopra
Devendra Jhajharia
Anil Kumar Singh
Correct answer
Kashinath Naik
Who chaired the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in 2024?
P. D. Vaghela
Anil Kumar Lahoti
Subodh Kumar Singh
A. K. Bhalla
Correct answer
P. D. Vaghela
Who was sworn in as the Judicial Member of the Lokpal of India, with the oath administered by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar?
Shri Pankaj Kumar
Shri Ajay Tirkey
Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi
Justice R. Banumathi
Correct answer
Shri Pankaj Kumar
Who graced and addressed the 15th National Voters' Day celebrations held in New Delhi in 2025?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud
President Droupadi Murmu
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Correct answer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Under the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, adulteration of food or drink for sale is punishable with imprisonment up to six months. Which special law prescribes punishment up to life imprisonment for the manufacture or sale of unsafe food?
Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Correct answer
Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
According to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023, which additional type of specimen may now be collected during investigation along with handwriting and finger impressions?
Hair samples
Voice samples
Blood group
DNA profiles
Correct answer
Hair samples
The Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan, addressed by the Prime Minister in May 2025, marked the 300th birth anniversary of which historical figure?
Rani Lakshmi Bai
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar
Savitribai Phule
Rani Durgavati
Correct answer
Rani Lakshmi Bai
In February 2025, who launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMES (MCGS-MSME)?
Piyush Goyal
Nirmala Sitharaman.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Correct answer
Piyush Goyal
Under the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, senior citizens aged 70+ are eligible for free treatment benefits up to:
₹1 lakh per year
₹2 lakh per year
₹3 lakh per year
₹5 lakh per year
Correct answer
₹1 lakh per year
Under the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS 2.0), students of Classes VI to XII can participate under which sub-category?
Yuva Sabha
Vidyarthi Sabha
Kishore Sabha
Samaj Sabha
Correct answer
Yuva Sabha
Under the Amrit Sarovar initiative, each water body created or rejuvenated was generally planned to have a typical pondage area of approximately how much?
0.25 acre
0.5 acre
1 acre
2 acres
Correct answer
0.25 acre
Which of the following schemes aims to provide working capital loans to street vendors?
MUDRA Yojana
PM SVANidhi
DDU-GKY
Stand Up India
Correct answer
MUDRA Yojana
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.