Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Muhammad bin Tughlaq created a new department, 'Diwan-i-Kohi', to deal with what?
Tax collection
Agriculture
Justice
Foreign affairs
Correct answer
Tax collection
The 'Lingaraja Temple', one of the finest examples of Hindu temple architecture, is located in which city?
Puri
Konark
Bhubaneswar
Khajuraho
Correct answer
Puri
"Gidda" is a traditional folk dance of India. Which group of people traditionally performs Gidda as part of cultural and festive celebrations?
Women in Punjab
Men in Rajasthan
Women in Gujarat
Men in Assam
Correct answer
Women in Punjab
What is the full form of the economic term 'GDP'?
Gross Domestic Price
Gross Domestic Product
Government Dues Paid
General Development Plan
Correct answer
Gross Domestic Price
Which economic sector is alternatively known as the 'agricultural and related sector'?
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Service Sector
Correct answer
Primary Sector
Which economic sector is commonly referred to as the 'industrial sector'?
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Service Sector
Correct answer
Primary Sector
Which economic sector is also known as the 'service sector'?
Primary Sector
Secondary Sector
Tertiary Sector
Agricultural Sector
Correct answer
Primary Sector
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where General Dyer ordered troops to fire on a peaceful crowd, took place in which city?
Lahore
Chandigarh
Amritsar
Patiala
Correct answer
Lahore
After the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the British government appointed which committee to investigate the incident?
Simon Commission
Muddiman Committee
Hunter Commission
Butler Committee
Correct answer
Simon Commission
“Dalkhai” is a folk dance performed in which Indian state, showcasing women’s rhythmic movements during festivals and celebrations?
Odisha
Assam
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Correct answer
Odisha
After Gandhi withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement, which party was formed by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru to advocate 'Council-entry'?
Ghadar Party
Swaraj Party
Justice Party
Congress Socialist Party
Correct answer
Ghadar Party
To which sector did the First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) accord the highest priority?
Heavy Industries
Agriculture
Services
Defence
Correct answer
Heavy Industries
Who authored Midnight is a Place, a historical novel set in Victorian England, focusing on society, class, and human relationships?
Joan Aiken
Enid Blyton
J.K. Rowling
Philip Pullman
Correct answer
Joan Aiken
Who wrote The Namesake, a novel exploring the Indian diaspora in America, family identity, and generational conflicts?
Jhumpa Lahiri
Arundhati Roy
Kiran Desai
Anita Desai
Correct answer
Jhumpa Lahiri
The 'Blue Revolution' is associated with an increase in the production of which commodity?
Fish and Marine products
Cotton
Jute
Indigo
Correct answer
Fish and Marine products
Who authored Atonement, a novel adapted into an Oscar-winning film, exploring love, guilt, and the consequences of false accusations?
Ian McEwan
Salman Rushdie
Kazuo Ishiguro
Julian Barnes
Correct answer
Ian McEwan
Which scheme was launched to provide insurance cover against death or disability due to an accident?
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Correct answer
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)
The “Kyaukpyu Port” project, aimed at strategic maritime connectivity, is being developed by which country in Myanmar?
Japan
India
China
USA
Correct answer
Japan
Which country is not a member of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), a regional organization promoting maritime cooperation among island states?
Comoros
Mauritius
Seychelles
Saudi Arabia
Correct answer
Comoros
The 1954 National Games involved multiple sporting events to enhance competitive athletics nationwide. Which city hosted these games in 1954?
Calcutta
New Delhi
Bombay
Madras
Correct answer
Calcutta
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.