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 Indian weightlifter won silver in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 ?
Sanjita Chanu
Mirabai Chanu
Gurdeep Singh
Bindyarani Devi
Correct answer
Sanjita Chanu
To which goddess is the festival of Navratri dedicated to?
Parvati
Lakshmi
Durga
Saraswati
Correct answer
Parvati
What is unique about Kuchipudi performances?
They are performed as solos only
They combine dance, mime, and acting
They have no vocal music
They focus on martial arts
Correct answer
They are performed as solos only
Which instrument in Kathakali is primarily used to create the rhythmic base for the performance?
Pakhawaj
Chenda
Veena
Tabla
Correct answer
Pakhawaj
Which instrument in Kathakali is primarily used to create the rhythmic base for the performance?
Pakhawaj
Chenda
Veena
Tabla
Correct answer
Pakhawaj
During the Pallava period, what do the terms Brahmadeya and Devadana refer to?
Educational Institutions
Administrative Titles
Land grants
Religious festivals
Correct answer
Educational Institutions
The Garuda pillar at Besnagar was erected by:
Menander
Pushyamitra Sunga
Heliodorus
Kanishka
Correct answer
Menander
Which folk music form from Rajasthan is sophisticated and similar to Thumri or Ghazal?
Maand
Panihari
Garba
Baul
Correct answer
Maand
Which instrument is commonly associated with ceremonial music in Northern India, especially in marriages and temple festivals?
Bansuri
Shehnai
Santoor
Sarod
Correct answer
Bansuri
The classical theory of monsoon development was propounded by Sir Edmond Halley. With this reference, which of the following statements is/are correct?
During the summer monsoon, the air flows from the sea to land and brings heavy rainfall to the Indian subcontinent.
During the winter monsoon, the air flows from land to sea and carries very little moisture.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
1 only
Which of the following best describes the Rajini Gerba ritual?
Harvest-thanksgiving dance
Temple-renovation ceremony
Purificatory animal-sacrifice ritual
Community storytelling event
Correct answer
Harvest-thanksgiving dance
Fill in the blank:
The Indian Councils Act 1892 for the first time permitted legislative councils to _______.
discuss the annual budget
pass criminal laws
levy provincial taxes
overrule the Viceroy
Correct answer
discuss the annual budget
How did the Bombay and Madras governments respond to the proposal of the 1839 Draft Act on slavery?
Both supported the Act without changes
Bombay supported it, Madras rejected it
Bombay saw no need for a law; Madras questioned its expediency
Both governments demanded full enforcement of the Act
Correct answer
Both supported the Act without changes
Who is the author of 'Madam President: The Biography of Droupadi Murmu'?
Kasturi Ray
Sandeep Sahu
Dr Kabita Barik
Gopal Sharma
Correct answer
Kasturi Ray
Who became the third Indian to win the Billie Jean King Cup Heart Award for the Asia/Oceania region in 2024?
Ankita Raina
Sania Mirza
Karman Kaur Thandi
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty
Correct answer
Ankita Raina
On 8th March 2025, the nation observed the Jayanti of which social reformer and founder of the Matua Sect, known for leading the Chandal movement against untouchability?
Shree Harichand Thakur
Shree Narayan Guru
Shree Jyotirao Phule
Shree Guru Ravidas
Correct answer
Shree Harichand Thakur
Which of the following statements about the Indian Desert is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
1 and 2 both are correct
Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Correct answer
Only 1
Which of the following states had the highest level of urbanization in India as per the 2011 Census?
Kerala
Goa
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Correct answer
Kerala
Which launch vehicle has been approved by the Union Cabinet to support India's Bharatiya Antariksh Station and a crewed Moon landing mission by 2040?
GSLV Mk II
PSLV-C50
Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
Human Rated Launch System (HRLS)
Correct answer
GSLV Mk II
President Droupadi Murmu was recently conferred with the highest civilian award of which of the following countries during her 2024 state visit?
Suriname - Grand Order of the Yellow Star
Timor-Leste - Grand Collar of the Order
Mauritius - Order of the Star and Key
Australia's - Companion of the Order (AC)
Correct answer
Suriname - Grand Order of the Yellow Star
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