Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
When was the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) launched?
2012
2006
2009
2008
Correct answer
2012
What is a population (or subspecies or race) that is adapted to local environmental conditions called?
Biome
Prototype
Ecotype
Niche
Correct answer
Biome
Which Five Year Plan period saw the initiation of the Hill Area Development Programme?
Eighth Five Year Plan
Fourth Five Year Plan
Fifth Five Year Plan
Sixth Five Year Plan
Correct answer
Eighth Five Year Plan
Which of the following kings of Vijayanagara took the title of ‘establisher of the Yavana kingdom’?
Krishna Deva Raya
Vira Narasimha Raya
Achyuta Deva Raya
Sada Siva Raya
Correct answer
Krishna Deva Raya
As per the decision by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Government of India in 2023, the MSP for Paddy (Common) has been fixed at _________ higher than the last season.
8%
9%
7%
5%
Correct answer
8%
Which of the following is NOT an agro-based industry?
Sugar
Fertilizer
Edible oil
Jute
Correct answer
Sugar
Which hairpin-like structure serves to anchor and stabilise the tick's mouthparts to its host's skin and to channel the exchange of fluids?
Substratum
Hypostome
Peduncle
Trunk
Correct answer
Substratum
Which festival is celebrated by Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas
Easter
Good Friday
Eid ul Fitr
Correct answer
Christmas
Who among the following wrote the novel ‘Grimus’?
Amitav Ghosh
Vikram Seth
Arvind Adiga
Salman Rushdie
Correct answer
Amitav Ghosh
Which of the following is an open chain organic compound?
Benzene
Tetrahydrofuran
Toluene
Acetaldehyde
Correct answer
Benzene
The Himalayas have uplifted from which of the following geosynclines?
Appalachians geosynclines
Aravalli geosynclines
Caledonian geosynclines
Tethys geosynclines
Correct answer
Appalachians geosynclines
Who among the following is the pioneer and founder of Kirana Gharana of Hindustani music?
Firoz Dastur
Abdul Karim Khan
Sawai Gandharva
Bhimsen Joshi
Correct answer
Firoz Dastur
In which of the following years, were separate electorates introduced in the Imperial Legislative Assembly elections in the name of Morley- Minto Reforms?
Government of India Act, 1919
Government of India Act, 1935
Indian Council Act, 1909
Indian Council Act, 1861
Correct answer
Government of India Act, 1919
What was the winning throw of Neeraj Chopra in Tokyo Olympics-2020?
87.58 m
90.58 m
80.00 m
90.00 m
Correct answer
87.58 m
How much percentage of Earth's water make up the oceans?
97%
7%
57%
37%
Correct answer
97%
Which of the following statements are correct regarding State Legislatures?
A. Notwithstanding anything in part XVII, but subject to the provisions of Article 348, business in the Legislature of a State shall be transacted in the official language or languages of the State or in Hindi or in English.
B. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or Chairman of the Legislative Council can permit any member to speak in his mother tongue.
C. Only the Supreme Court is entitled to inquire into the proceeding of the State Legislature.
B and C only
A and C only
A and B only
A, B and C
Correct answer
B and C only
In the IUPAC name of a compound, the _______indicates the total number of carbon atoms present in the longest carbon chain belonging to the compound.
Suffix
Infix
Root
Prefix
Correct answer
Suffix
Where is the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports situated?
Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand
Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand
Under which of the following Acts of British India did the British government take direct control of the administration of India in its own hands?
Bengal Regulation Act of 1818
Indian Contract Act of 1872
Charter Act of 1813
Government of India Act 1858
Correct answer
Bengal Regulation Act of 1818
Identify a muscle responsible for exit of waste material from the body.
Pectoralis
Sphincter
Rectus
Gastrocnemius
Correct answer
Pectoralis
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.