Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
What is the primary objective of the Make in India campaign?
To promote education in India
To enhance digital literacy
To boost manufacturing and encourage foreign direct investment (FDI)
To attract foreign tourists
Correct answer
To promote education in India
Which ex-athlete was appointed as the chairperson of the Athletics Federation of India's Athletes Commission in January 2025?
Anju Rathi Rana
Vinod Kumar Shukla
Bhim Singh Bhavesh
Anju Bobby George
Correct answer
Anju Rathi Rana
Which education entrepreneur founded Bachpan Play School and Academic Heights Public School?
Abhishek Mishra
Bhim Singh Bhavesh
Ajay Gupta
Darasing Khurana
Correct answer
Abhishek Mishra
Which of the following Article provides that laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be void?
Article 12
Article 13
Article 19
Article 32
Correct answer
Article 12
Which of the following Directive Principles is inspired by Gandhian philosophy?
Article 40-Organisation of village panchayats
Article 48A-Protection of environment
Article 44-Uniform civil code
Article 39-Equal pay for equal work
Correct answer
Article 40-Organisation of village panchayats
Who decides on the question of whether a bill is a money bill in state legislature?
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Council of Ministers
Finance Minister
Governor
Correct answer
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
In which of the following cases does the Union have exclusive power?
Agriculture
Public health
Police
Banking
Correct answer
Agriculture
Which of the following constitutional amendments transferred "Education" to the Concurrent List?
42nd Amendment
44th Amendment
73rd Amendment
86th Amendment
Correct answer
42nd Amendment
Which of the following is the first Education Commission in independent India?
National Education Commission (1968)
Mudaliar Commission (1952-53)
University Education Commission (1948-49)
Kothari Commission (1964-66)
Correct answer
National Education Commission (1968)
Which language's 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award winner was the novel "Ik Hor Ashwathama" by Chaman Arora?
Dogri
Punjabi
Sindhi
Assamese
Correct answer
Dogri
Who is the author of the 2024 Sahitya Akademi-winning Kannada work "Nudigala Alivu "?
K.V. Narayana
Lakshmisha Tolpar
Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy
D.S. Nagabhushana
Correct answer
K.V. Narayana
Which classical dance is performed in the 'Ras Leela' style to depict stories of Krishna and Radha?
Kathakali
Manipuri
Kathak
Sattriya
Correct answer
Kathakali
Which folk dance form of Maharashtra is known for its powerful expressions and fast-paced rhythm?
Ghoomar
Lavani
Yakshagana
Garba
Correct answer
Ghoomar
Which of the following is not a folk dance from Gujarat?
Dandiya Raas
Garba
Tippani
Gidda
Correct answer
Dandiya Raas
The shift to market-determined interest rates aimed to:
Control inflation only.
Reduce foreign investment.
Increase public borrowing.
Encourage efficient allocation of financial resources.
Correct answer
Control inflation only.
Which of the following reform led to the introduction of the LAF (Liquidity Adjustment Facility)?
Fiscal responsibility reforms
Banking sector reforms
External sector reforms
Capital market reforms
Correct answer
Fiscal responsibility reforms
The most significant feature of the New Telecom Policy (NTP) 1999 was:
Introduction of revenue-sharing licensing
100% Foreign Direct Investment in telecom
Wireless monopoly of BSNL
Voice over Internet Protocol
Correct answer
Introduction of revenue-sharing licensing
The term "Parry "is used in
fencing
polo
wrestling
shooting
Correct answer
fencing
What happens to firms under monopolistic competition in the short run?
Always incur losses
Must produce at minimum average cost
Can earn profits or losses depending on demand and cost conditions
Always earn abnormal profits
Correct answer
Always incur losses
Which of the following will increase the Gross Domestic Product but not the Gross National Product of a country?
Interest received from foreign government bonds
Profits of domestic companies earned abroad
Profits earned by a foreign company operating within the country
Increase in remittances from abroad
Correct answer
Interest received from foreign government bonds
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.