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 of the following data sources is used for estimating extreme poverty in India?
Household Consumer Expenditure Surveys
National Census data
Agricultural production data
National Income data
Correct answer
Household Consumer Expenditure Surveys
Asif Ali Zardari, who took oath as Pakistan's 14th President in March 2024, replaced who among the following?
Shehbaz Sharif
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Arif Alvi
Mamnoon Hussain
Correct answer
Shehbaz Sharif
Who among the following muslim leaders first propounded the theory of 'Two nations'?
Liaqat Ali
Mohammad Iqbal
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Rahmat Ali Chaudhary
Correct answer
Liaqat Ali
Bhirrana, a Neolithic site, is situated in __________state.
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Haryana
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Who among the following was the first-ever Supreme Court Justice against whom a motion for removal was initiated?
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramaswamy
Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Punchhi
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Jitendra Vir Gupta
. Hon’ble Justice Shan Sarup Dewan
Correct answer
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ramaswamy
The Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme for micro-credit completed how many years in June 2023?
2 years
3 years
1 year
4 years
Correct answer
2 years
In which month is the Hornbill festival celebrated in India?
July
May
December
March
Correct answer
July
Which of the following species of catfish was first discovered in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in March 2023?
Exostoma sentiyonoae
Exostoma dhritiae
Glyptothorax punyabratai
Amblyceps laticeps
Correct answer
Exostoma sentiyonoae
Indian chess player Raunak Sadhwani, who finished joint second in the Masters group of the 30th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival that concluded in August 2024, belongs to which city?
Nagpur
Nashik
Mumbai
Pune
Correct answer
Nagpur
If you were to advise a state in India to start sesame cultivation as a rabi crop, the state will be from which of the following regions of India?
Eastern India
Southern India
Northern India
Western India
Correct answer
Eastern India
From 1999 to 2000, how much percentage of working people in India were employed in the secondary sector?
12.8%
23.8%
16.8%
15.8%
Correct answer
12.8%
Which country held the G20 presidency from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024?
Brazil
Indonesia
India
South Africa
Correct answer
Brazil
The term 'Ghatam' refers to which percussion instrument commonly used in Carnatic music performances?
Drum
Pot
Tambourine
Cymbals
Correct answer
Drum
India's first artificial satellite, ___________, was launched in space by Indian Space Research Organisation.
Bhaskara
ScatSat
Resourcesat
Aryabhatta
Correct answer
Bhaskara
Which of the following articles is concerned with the Comptroller Auditor General of India?
Article 142
Article 135
Article 154
Article 148
Correct answer
Article 142
Which city won the Smart Cities India Award 2020?
Varanasi
Bengaluru
Surat
Pune
Correct answer
Varanasi
Which age group is targeted to be covered in the ‘New India Literacy Programme’ launched by the Government of India?
15 years and above
25 years and below
7 years and above
15 years and below
Correct answer
15 years and above
1 erg is equal to ___________.
10-7 J
4.186 J
10-5 J
107 J
Correct answer
10-7 J
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the tropical deciduous forests?
Sparse vegetation
Trees with large leaves
Trees shed leaves seasonally
Dense canopy all year round
Correct answer
Sparse vegetation
Which of the following reform organisations promoted studies of ancient Indian religions, philosophies and doctrines under the guidance of Annie Besant?
Ramakrishna Mission
Theosophical Society
Brahmo Samaj
Arya Samaj
Correct answer
Ramakrishna Mission
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.