Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who among the following did not receive a Padma award in 2024 for their contribution to Art?
Vyjayantimala Bali
Padma Subrahmanyam
Usha Uthup
Nithyashree Mahadevan
Correct answer
Vyjayantimala Bali
Which traditional dance from Uttar Pradesh involves women carrying lighted oil lamps on their heads?
Charkula
Raslila
Giddha
Bhangra
Correct answer
Charkula
Who was the last ruler of the Sunga Dynasty?
Vasudeva
Pushyamitra Sunga
Devabhuti
Agnimitra
Correct answer
Vasudeva
Which among the following statements is TRUE about the Rig Vedic Society?
The Rig Vedic society was matrilineal.
The head of the family was known as Vishaypati.
Apala, Visvavara, Ghosa, and Lopamudra were prominent women poets of the Rig Vedic period.
Child marriage and the practice of Sati were prevalent.
Correct answer
The Rig Vedic society was matrilineal.
Which of the following statements is/are NOT CORRECT regarding Manganese?
Andhra Pradesh has the largest reserves of Manganese in India.
Manganese is an important raw material for the smelting of iron ore, and it is also used for manufacturing ferro alloys.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
1 only
In which state is the folk music of Lotia performed?
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Manipur
Correct answer
Maharashtra
In the alluvial plains of the Ganga, which of the following physical features will NOT be found?
Oxbow lakes
Rapids
Meanders
Braided channels
Correct answer
Oxbow lakes
What is the primary objective of the Angami Sekrenyi festival?
Cleanse body and soul
Pray for abundant harvest
Honor ancestral spirits only
Pray for marriage and children
Correct answer
Cleanse body and soul
Which Hindustani classical gharana, founded by Ustad Alladiya Khan, is known for its melodic complexity and features exponents like
Kesarbai Kerkar and Kishori Amonkar?
Gwalior Gharana
Agra Gharana
Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana
Kirana Gharana
Correct answer
Gwalior Gharana
Which city hosted the 47th Board of Directors Meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) on May 30, 2025?
Beijing
Johannesburg
Shanghai
Brasilia
Correct answer
Beijing
According to the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, what is one key provision agreed upon by both governments?
Nepal's army under Indian command
No diplomatic ties between India and Nepal
Reciprocal rights of residence and trade
Nepal to follow Indian Constitution
Correct answer
Nepal's army under Indian command
Which of the following physiographic features acts as the principal water divide in Peninsular India?
Vindhya Range
Aravalli Hills
Western Ghats
Eastern Ghats
Correct answer
Vindhya Range
Which celebrated filmmaker, noted for globally acclaimed works like Bandit Queen and Elizabeth, received the Padma Bhushan in2025?
R Balki
Shekhar Kapur
Mira Nair
Deepa Mehta
Correct answer
R Balki
As per Census 2011, what was the population density of Bihar, the most densely populated state in India?
918 persons/sq km
1029 persons/sq km
1102 persons/sq km
1138 persons/sq km
Correct answer
918 persons/sq km
On which date was the second stage (GS2) for GSLV-F16 (launching NISAR) flagged off?
January 2025
March 2025
April 2025
July 2023
Correct answer
January 2025
Which of the following pairs correctly represents the cropping season and its corresponding time of sowing?
Rabi - Southwest Monsoon onset
Zaid - October to November
Kharif June to September
Rabi May to June
Correct answer
Rabi - Southwest Monsoon onset
Which pigment allows plants to absorb light mainly in the blue and red wavelengths?
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll b
Carotenoids
Anthocyanins
Correct answer
Chlorophyll a
Consider the following:
(1) DPIIT handles industrial promotion.
(2) It implements Gati Shakti.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer
Only 1
What is a key benefit provided under Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)?
Free ration to pregnant women
Free delivery and C-section services
Paid ambulance transport
Subsidized infant clothing
Correct answer
Free ration to pregnant women
Which of the following statements about E. Sreedharan is factually correct?
He led the development of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
He was popularly known as the 'Metro Man of India'.
He drafted the Indian Road Safety Code.
He was responsible for launching the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Correct answer
He led the development of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
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