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 took charge as new Cabinet Secretary of India in 2025?
Dr. T.V. Somanathan
Tarun Kapoor
Sanjay Kumar
Arun Goel
Correct answer
Dr. T.V. Somanathan
Which industrial region in India is historically renowned for its dominance in the cotton textile industry and is often referred to as the "Manchester of India"?
Chota Nagpur Industrial Region
Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region
Hugli Industrial Region
Ahmedabad-Vadodara Industrial Region
Correct answer
Chota Nagpur Industrial Region
Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Spark Torch Igniters are being increasingly incorporated into advanced rocket engine designs for next-generation launch vehicles.
Reason (R): They provide superior multi-restart capability and consistent, reliable ignition in extreme conditions, allowing for more complex mission profiles and enabling engine reusability.
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 enzyme primarily is responsible for joining "Okazaki fragments" during the DNA replication process?
DNA polymerase
DNA ligase
Helicase
Primase
Correct answer
DNA polymerase
Arrange these evolutionary events chronologically:
A. First eukaryotes
B. First prokaryotes
C. Multicellularity
D. Oxygen accumulation
B-D-A-C
A-B-D-C
D-B-A-C
B-A-C-D
Correct answer
B-D-A-C
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) introduces a specific timeframe for pronouncing judgment after the conclusion of arguments in a criminal trial. What is this timeframe?
Within 7 days
Within 15 days
Within 30 days (extendable to 45 days)
Within 60 days
Correct answer
Within 7 days
Who has the authority to appoint a Sessions Judge of one sessions division as an Additional Sessions Judge of another division?
District Magistrate
High Court
Supreme Court
State Government
Correct answer
District Magistrate
Which of the following is a key objective of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
Industrial growth
Child mortality reduction
Space exploration
Wildlife protection
Correct answer
Industrial growth
Which of the following initiative-objective pairings is correctly matched as per Government of India schem
UDAN Road Safety
PM PRANAM - Fertilizer diversification
NBS-Airline support
NSWS - Social welfare
Correct answer
UDAN Road Safety
Which of the following is a typical example of Revenue Expenditure?
Construction of a railway terminal
Purchase of land for a PSU facility
Interest paid on a government loan
Funding a national highway project
Correct answer
Construction of a railway terminal
Which of the folowing statements shows accurate understanding of a macroeconomic concept?
Gross Domestic Product includes earnings sent home by citizens working abroad.
When the general price level rises, the value of money tends to fall.
A country's budget is considered balanced when exports exceed imports.
The central bank controls inflation mainly through changes in income tax rates.
Correct answer
Gross Domestic Product includes earnings sent home by citizens working abroad.
What is a primary focus area of the Global Energy Transition Index?
Nuclear energy development
Fossil fuel production
Energy security, sustainability, and equity
Space exploration technology
Correct answer
Nuclear energy development
U Tirot Sing was a tribal chief who led a fierce resistance against the British attempts to build roads through his territory in which region?
Mizoram Hills
Naga Hills
Khasi Hills
Lushai Hills
Correct answer
Mizoram Hills
Bhima Nayak, a prominent tribal leader during the 1857 rebellion, is known for which of the following contributions ?
Leading tribal uprisings in the Satpura region of Madhya Pradesh and coordinating guerrilla tactics against the British.
Negotiating a peace treaty between British authorities and rebel leaders in Central India.
Serving as a close aide to Rani Lakshmibai and leading regular army battalions in open warfare.
Establishing a provisional government in Jhansi during the Rebellion.
Correct answer
Leading tribal uprisings in the Satpura region of Madhya Pradesh and coordinating guerrilla tactics against the British.
Trade policy prior to 1991 was characterized by
Free trade
Import liberalization
High tariffs and quotas
Foreign direct investment
Correct answer
Free trade
Which of the following statements about public sector industries is correct?
They are owned by private individuals.
They operate without government regulation.
They are owned and operated by government agencies.
They are only run in rural areas.
Correct answer
They are owned by private individuals.
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The Third Five Year Plan failed to meet its targets.
Reason (R): The failure was mainly due to external shocks like war and drought.
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.
Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The Fourth Five Year Plan aimed at growth with stability and self-reliance.
Reason (R): It was launched after the shocks of war and droughts during the previous plan period.
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.
Consider the following statements about the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative:
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Only 1 and 3 are correct
Only 2 and 3 are correct
All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Correct answer
Only 1 and 2 are correct
Which of the following was a key feature of financial sector reforms under NEP 1991?
Increased RBI control
Nationalization of banks
Establishment of private sector banks
Restriction of FDI in banks
Correct answer
Increased RBI control
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.