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 these is NOT a parameter in the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) index?
Starting a business
Getting electricity
Military spending
Paying taxes
Correct answer
Starting a business
What is a quicker method for resolving disagreements between businesses?
Long court trials
Starting fights
Ignoring the problem
Alternative dispute resolution
Correct answer
Long court trials
Which of the following is the mandatory requirement of setting aside in liquid assets, such as gold or Government securities, by commercial banks?
Cash reserve ratio
Statutory liquidity ratio
Current ratio
Margin ratio
Correct answer
Cash reserve ratio
The first Mughal Emperor to be buried outside India.
Babur
Humayun
Akbar
Shah Jahan
Correct answer
Babur
The Mughal Emperor who abolished the Jizya tax in 1564 was:
Akbar
Humayun
Shah Jahan
Jahangir
Correct answer
Akbar
Which Indian state is known for its traditional martial art, Gatka?
Punjab
Haryana
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Correct answer
Punjab
Which Indian state is known for its traditional buffalo racing, "Kambala"?
Kerala
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Kerala
In table tennis, how many consecutive serves does each player get before switching?
1
2
3
4
Correct answer
1
The first-ever night test match in India was played in Kolkata. What colour was the cricket ball used in the game?
Red
White
Pink
Yellow
Correct answer
Red
In which city was the final match of the 2015 Indian Super League season held?
Kochi
Mumbai
Kolkata
Goa
Correct answer
Kochi
Which of the following features are associated with the Gothic architectural style?
Sloping tiled roofs
Pointed arches and stained glass windows
Flat roofs with courtyards
Domes with minarets
Correct answer
Sloping tiled roofs
Which of the following ancient Indian sites is famous for its chaityas and viharas carved into rock?
Ajanta
Thanjavur
Mahabalipuram
Hampi
Correct answer
Ajanta
The Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme (RLEGP) was initiated in the
Five-Year Plan.
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Correct answer
Fourth
Which author's "Small Things Like These" was shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize but is NOT of Indian origin?
Arundhati Roy
Elizabeth Strout
Claire Keegan
Shehan Karunatilaka
Correct answer
Arundhati Roy
The 7th Five-Year Plan is credited with laying the foundation for which of the following major economic reform eras in India?
Nationalization of banks
Green revolution
Economic liberalization and modernization in the 1990s
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Correct answer
Nationalization of banks
Who received the International Booker Prize in 2020 for the novel "The Discomfort of Evening"?
Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
Olga Tokarczuk
Jokha Alharthi
Fernanda Melchor
Correct answer
Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
What is the trophy awarded to the overall champions of the National Games of India called?
Nehru Trophy
Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy
Indira Gandhi Gold Cup
Dhyan Chand Trophy
Correct answer
Nehru Trophy
Who was the first Indian female athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships?
Hima Das
Anju Bobby George
Dutee Chand
PT Usha
Correct answer
Hima Das
Which harvest festival in Tripura involves traditional tribal dances and rituals after jhum cultivation?
Moatsu
Losar
Garia Puja
Chapchar Kut
Correct answer
Moatsu
The primary reason for the British government's decision to partition Bengal in 1905 was:
To promote the educational development of the region.
To improve the administrative efficiency of the large province.
To foster greater unity between the Hindu and Muslim populations of Bengal.
To encourage the growth of industrialization in East Bengal
Correct answer
To promote the educational development of the region.
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.