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 states in India has initiated the TANWA project for women in Agriculture?
West Bengal
Assam
Tamilnadu
Goa
Correct answer
West Bengal
What is the SI unit of luminous intensity?
watt
candela
joules
kelvin
Correct answer
watt
During the second quarter of the 14th century, three independent kingdoms were established in South India. Which of the following was NOT part of it?
Ma’bar
Vijaynagara
Daulatabad
Bahmani
Correct answer
Ma’bar
In July 2024, Robert Jerard Ravi became the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of which of the following telecom companies?
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Vodafone Idea Limited
Reliance Jio Infocomm
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
Correct answer
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
Which of the following eminent persons called the Indian Constitution as 'Lawyer’s Paradise and difficult to understand by common Citizen'?
Granville Austin
Ivor Jenning
KC Wheare
Morris Jones
Correct answer
Granville Austin
Which of the following Acts is related to the establishment of High Courts in India?
Indian High Courts Act, 1861
Indian Councils Act, 1861 3.
Government of India Act, 1861
Constitution of India Act, 1945
Correct answer
Indian High Courts Act, 1861
Where was the 11th edition of the SAMPRITI military exercise conducted in 2023?
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Kolkata, India
Umroi, India
Correct answer
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Silver medalist at the Paris Paralympic games 2024, Thulasimathi Murugesan is associated with which of the following games?
Athletics
Archery
Badminton
Shooting
Correct answer
Athletics
How do sustainable agriculture practices contribute to rural development?
Sustainable practices have minimal impact on rural development and focus only on environmental conservation
By increasing dependence on chemical fertilisers and pesticides
They restrict agricultural productivity by limiting the use of modern technologies
Through enhancing soil health, water conservation and biodiversity, leading to better long-term agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods
Correct answer
Sustainable practices have minimal impact on rural development and focus only on environmental conservation
The Central Government introduced the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha in August 2024 to delink petroleum operations from _____.
maritime activities
mining
agriculture
forestry
Correct answer
maritime activities
Who was named captain of the India’s squad for T20I cricket series against Bangladesh played in October 2024?
Sanju Samson
Suryakumar Yadav
Hardik Pandya
Rinku Singh
Correct answer
Sanju Samson
Who among the following Sultans of Delhi started a new department for the development of agriculture called Diwan-i Kohi?
Shamsuddin Iltutmish
Ghiyasuddin Balban
Alauddin Khalji
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Correct answer
Shamsuddin Iltutmish
In the context of cellular biology, which of the following statements best describes pseudopodia?
Temporary projections of the cell membrane used for movement and feeding
Permanent structures on the surface of cells used for locomotion and respiration
Specialised organelles that produce energy for the cell
Rigid structures that provide mechanical support to the cell
Correct answer
Temporary projections of the cell membrane used for movement and feeding
Kupagal, a Neolithic site, is located in__________.
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Karnataka
Correct answer
Telangana
In the International System of Units (SI), which physical factor has the value 6.62607015×10−34 joule-hertz−1?
Planck's constant
Von Klitzing constant
Avogadro constant
Stefan–Boltzmann constant
Correct answer
Planck's constant
What is the scientific name of 'Eri Silkworm', one of the most exploited, domesticated and commercial non-mulberry silkworms?
Philosamia ricinii
Bombyx mori
Morus alba
Antheraea mylitta
Correct answer
Philosamia ricinii
Who among the following wrote the book, ‘The Inheritance of Loss’?
Amitav Ghosh
Rajiv Malhotra
Kiran Desai
Alka Joshi
Correct answer
Amitav Ghosh
Who among the following is the chairperson of the Parliamentary Affairs' Committee in India?
The Union Home Minister
The Union Finance Minister
The Union Defence Minister
The Prime Minister
Correct answer
The Union Home Minister
Which of the following is a keystone species in the savanna ecosystem?
Giraffe
Lion
Zebra
Elephant
Correct answer
Giraffe
What is the minimum length of residency required by the Indian Constitution for an individual of Indian descent to be eligible for registration as an Indian citizen?
10 years
5 years
2 year
7 years
Correct answer
10 years
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