Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
The age of the Earth is currently thought to be:
4.5 billion years
4 billion years
3.5 billion years
5 billion years
Correct answer
4.5 billion years
As per Article 361 of the Constitution of India, who among the following shall NOT be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office?
Chief Minister
Secretary
Prime Minister
Governor
Correct answer
Chief Minister
Which of the following states will host 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup?
Chhattisgarh
Jharkhand
Maharashtra
Odisha
Correct answer
Chhattisgarh
The Bishnu Rabha Award 2019 went to the noted ________ dance exponent Kumari Laitjonam Ebampisok Devi.
Odissi
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Kathakali
Correct answer
Odissi
How many balls are there in an over in cricket?
4
6
7
5
Correct answer
4
When did the first Five-Year Plan end?
March 1956
January 1956
December 1955
February 1956
Correct answer
March 1956
When was the first World Weightlifting Championship organized by the World Weightlifting Federation in London, UK?
March 1891
March 1991
March 2000
March 1895
Correct answer
March 1891
Chapchar Kut festival is predominantly celebrated in _________.
Nagaland
Mizoram
Manipur
Meghalaya
Correct answer
Nagaland
Choose the INCORRECT statement out of the following.
Most parts of the country receive rainfall from June to September.
The annual precipitation in Meghalaya is over 400 cm.
Some parts like the Tamil Nadu’s coast gets a large portion of its rains during October and November.
There is increase in rainfall generally from east to west in the Northern Plains.
Correct answer
Most parts of the country receive rainfall from June to September.
Pandit Ram Narayan a famous instrumentalist, is known for playing which of the following instruments?
Ghatam
Veena
Sarod
Sarangi
Correct answer
Ghatam
How many fundamental duties are listed in the Indian Constitution as of 2022?
13
10
12
11
Correct answer
13
In which of the following years did the government opt for a plan holiday after the seventh five - year plan?
From 1991 to 1993
From 1990 to 1992
From 1992 to 1993
From 1989 to 1991
Correct answer
From 1991 to 1993
The Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from west to east. The correct order of regions from west to east is:
Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Punjab Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Nepal Himalayas
Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Assam Himalayas and Kumaon Himalayas
Correct answer
Punjab Himalayas, Nepal Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas and Assam Himalayas
Which of the following did NOT emerge as a result of disintegration of the Bahmani kingdom during the 16th century?
Ahmadnagar
Gaur
Golconda
Bidar
Correct answer
Ahmadnagar
Siachen in Himalayas is:
a glacier
a national park
a dam
a lake
Correct answer
a glacier
Jagjit Singh is associated with which form of singing?
Ghazal
Thumri
Dhrupad
Tappa
Correct answer
Ghazal
When was the 8th round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the so-called ‘Uruguay Round’ which led to the establishment of World Trade Organization (WTO) completed?
1993
1994
1991
1992
Correct answer
1993
Which of the following is NOT an example of small savings?
Mutual Funds
National Savings Certificates
Kisan Vikas Patras
Post Office Deposits
Correct answer
Mutual Funds
What percentage of jobs in India are at risk of automation, as per World Bank data, 2016?
77%
40%
69%
55%
Correct answer
77%
How many times has India won the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup in cricket?
3
2
1
4
Correct answer
3
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.