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 made the use of gunpowder common in North India to defeat enemies?
Ibrahim Lodi
Babur
Daulat Khan Lodi
Rana Sanga
Correct answer
Ibrahim Lodi
The natural vegetation of India is broadly divided into _______ groups.
6
5
9
7
Correct answer
6
Identify the dam that is located in South India.
Rihand dam
Mettur dam
Gandhi Sagar dam
Tilaiya dam
Correct answer
Rihand dam
In which year did the 44th Amendment remove the right to property from the list of fundamental rights?
1975
1978
1981
1973
Correct answer
1975
What is the height of the badminton net?
6 feet
6.5 feet
5.1 feet
5.5 feet
Correct answer
6 feet
A money bill under Article 111 of the Constitution of India, presented to the President for assent, has to be endorsed by a Certificate of the ______ signed by him/her that it is a money bill.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha
Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Secretary General of the Lok Sabha
Correct answer
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
The synthesis of which chemical is inhibited due to aspirin?
Pyrites
Prostaglandins
Histamines
Analgesics
Correct answer
Pyrites
Which of the following Acts prevents disrespect to the National Flag and National Anthem?
Protection of National Honour Act, 1996
Civil Liberties Act, 2001
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2006
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Correct answer
Protection of National Honour Act, 1996
Choose the INCORRECT statement related to monsoon.
The Southwest Monsoon winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall over the mainland of India.
The intensity and position of the high-pressure area, east of Madagascar, affects the Indian Monsoon.
The difference in pressure over Tahiti (Pacific Ocean), and Darwin in northern Australia (Indian Ocean) is computed to predict the intensity of the monsoons.
The western cyclonic disturbances occur due to withdrawal or the retreat of the monsoon.
Correct answer
The Southwest Monsoon winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall over the mainland of India.
Alarmel Valli is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer and a foremost exponent of the ______ dance form of Bharatanatyam.
Tarangam style
Pandanallur style
Vazhuvoor style
Melattur style
Correct answer
Tarangam style
Which of the following mosques/masjids was built during the reign of Lodi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
Begumpuri mosque, Delhi
Lal Masjid, Delhi
Moth ki Masjid, Delhi
Quwwat al-Islam, Delhi
Correct answer
Begumpuri mosque, Delhi
Which of the following Acts, enacted by the British Parliament, provided for the establishment of a Law Commission for the consolidation and codification of Indian Laws?
Indian Council Act, 1909
Government of India Act, 1919
Charter Act, 1813
Charter Act, 1833
Correct answer
Indian Council Act, 1909
When the President of India keeps a bill (except money bill and constitutional amendment bill) pending for an indefinite period, it is called ________.
pocket veto of the President
suspensive veto of the President
absolute veto of the President
amendatory veto of the President
Correct answer
pocket veto of the President
Who is the author of the novel ‘Before We Visit the Goddess’?
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Kiran Doshi
Arundhati Roy
Jhumpa Lahiri
Correct answer
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Who was the first winner of the Arjuna Award in Kabaddi?
Sahanand Mahadev Shetty
Manjeet Chhillar
BC Ramesh
Bholanath Guin
Correct answer
Sahanand Mahadev Shetty
'The Great Indian Novel’ is written by _____ in which he based ‘The Mahabharata’ as a framework for his satirical novel.
Shashi Tharoor
Khushwant Singh
Sarojini Naidu
Kuldip Nayyar
Correct answer
Shashi Tharoor
Where is Huka Falls located?
Spain
Australia
New Zealand
Germany
Correct answer
Spain
The number of Pawn in chess is _______.
16
14
17
15
Correct answer
16
By which Indian Constitutional Amendment Act was the 11th fundamental duty added to the Indian Constitution?
87th Constitutional Amendment Act
88th Constitutional Amendment Act
85th Constitutional Amendment Act
86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Correct answer
87th Constitutional Amendment Act
Losar (a new year festival) is celebrated in which of the following states?
Jharkhand
Arunachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Correct answer
Jharkhand
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.