Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
"Raslila" is a traditional dance of which state?
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
West Bengal
Correct answer
Punjab
Which of the following works was authored by Varahamihira?
Mrichchakatika
Sushruta Samhita
Brihat Samhita
Dashakumaracharita
Correct answer
Mrichchakatika
Who among the following was the author of Virasoliyam?
Buddhamitra
Ottakuthar
Amirthasagarar
Sekkilar
Correct answer
Buddhamitra
What is the central theme of Mando music from Goa ?
Religious devotion
War and heroism
Love and historical narratives
Nature and philosophy
Correct answer
Religious devotion
Ugadi falls in the first month of the Hindu calendar called:
Vaishakha
Magha
Chaitra
Kartika
Correct answer
Vaishakha
Which of the following is true about the Yaoshang Festival in Manipur?
Thabal Chongba is a moonlight circle dance
Pala Eshei sung by unmarried youths
Includes academic quiz competitions
Marks the start of harvest season
Correct answer
Thabal Chongba is a moonlight circle dance
Which of the following pairs of musical forms/artists and their characteristics is correctly matched?
Rampur Saheswan Gharana - Fast note patterns, technically demanding
Thumri (Banaras Style) - Known for lyrical khayals followed by Tarana
Tappa - Prominent exponent of lyrical love songs (Thumri)
Rasoolan Devi - Slow, expressive, emphasizes mood over strict grammar
Correct answer
Rampur Saheswan Gharana - Fast note patterns, technically demanding
Analyze the following statements about Handball rules and court specifications:
Assertion (A):The free-throw line in handball is drawn 3 meters outside the goal area line, and it is represented by a broken line.
Reason (R):The segments of the free-throw line are 15 cm long, with spaces of 15 cm between them.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
In which year did Babur take control of Kabul?
1500 CE
1508 CE
1504 CE
1512 CE
Correct answer
1500 CE
Which system, introduced by the Government of India Act of 1919, classified provincial subjects into "reserved" and "transferred" categories?
Dyarchy
Federation
Bicameralism
Responsible Government
Correct answer
Dyarchy
Which of the following correctly describes the responsibilities of Madras and Bombay governors after 1773?
They operated independently of the Bengal Governor-General.
They had to report to the Governor-General on war, peace, and revenue.
They managed trade but not civil administration.
They were answerable only to the Court of Directors in London.
Correct answer
They operated independently of the Bengal Governor-General.
Who is the author of 'The Glass Palace"?
Amitav Ghosh
Vikram Seth
Salman Rushdie
Raj Kamal Jha
Correct answer
Amitav Ghosh
Who led the four-member Indian judo team at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou ?
Avtar Singh
Indubala Devi Maibam
Tulika Maan
Garima Choudhary
Correct answer
Avtar Singh
Who was conferred Brazil's highest civilian honour, "The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross," in 2025?
Nirmala Sitharaman
Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
Mallikarjun Kharge
Correct answer
Nirmala Sitharaman
Which of the following statements about the Indian Desert is correct?
The Indian Desert lies to the east of the Aravali Hills and receives moderate rainfall.
It is a rocky plateau covered with dense forests and seasonal rivers.
The Indian Desert is an undulating sandy plain with sand dunes and receives less than 150 mm of rainfall annually.
The region lies in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau and is rich in black soil.
Correct answer
The Indian Desert lies to the east of the Aravali Hills and receives moderate rainfall.
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The eastern coastal plains of India are wider and flatter than the western coastal plains.
Reason (R): Large rivers like the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri have created extensive deltas along the eastern coast.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true, but R is false
A is false, but R is true
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Which three states in the Northern Plains region have the highest population densities?
Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand
Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh
Assam, Haryana, Chhattisgarh
Correct answer
Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
At which Lagrange point does the Aditya-L1 spacecraft orbit?
L1
L2
GEO
SSO
Correct answer
L1
What is the primary purpose of ISRO's GSAT-20 (GSAT-N2) satellite ?
It provides navigation services across the Indian subcontinent.
It monitors weather patterns over the Indian Ocean.
It delivers high-speed broadband services using Ka-band across India.
It is designed for Earth observation and remote sensing.
Correct answer
It provides navigation services across the Indian subcontinent.
Which of the following statements correctly defines population stabilization?
It refers to the stage where fertility becomes higher than mortality
It refers to zero birth rate
It occurs when the difference between birth rate and death rate is negligible
It indicates exponential growth of urban population
Correct answer
It refers to the stage where fertility becomes higher than mortality
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.