Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
French possessions in India were restored after the Battle of Wandiwash by the Treaty of ________ signed in the year 1763 between Britain and France.
Paris
Surat
Tordesillas
Purandar
Correct answer
Paris
In test match cricket, how many minimum overs can a team play in a day?
80
90
70
60
Correct answer
80
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with regard to the Green Revolution?
It was funded by international agencies.
It was introduced in areas that were rain-fed.
It was targeted mainly at the wheat and rice-growing areas.
It was a government programme of agricultural modernisation.
Correct answer
It was funded by international agencies.
Articles 36 to 51 of the Indian Constitution deal with ___________.
fundamental rights
fundamental duties
directive principles of state policy
preamble of Indian constitution
Correct answer
fundamental rights
______ is characterized by abundant dissolved oxygen, sunlight, nutrients, generally high wave energies and water motion, and, in the intertidal subzone, alternating submergence and exposure.
The Lentic Zone
The Limnetic Zone
The Littoral Zone
The Benthic Zone
Correct answer
The Lentic Zone
Which of the following policy measures is NOT a step towards liberalisation?
Increase in equity limit of foreign investment
Enhancement in tariffs
Removal of industrial licensing for certain industries
Removal of requirement of registration for certain industries
Correct answer
Increase in equity limit of foreign investment
M Balamuralikrishna is associated with which form of music?
Folk music
Carnatic Sangeet
Haveli Sangeet
Hindustani Sangeet
Correct answer
Folk music
The Madhya Pradesh government conferred the Dhananjayans, a celebrated ________________ couple from Chennai, with the prestigious Rashtriya Kalidas Samman for 2019-2020.
Sattriya
Kathakali
Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Correct answer
Sattriya
After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission will a Member of Parliament be disqualified?
30 days
50 days
20 days
60 days
Correct answer
30 days
The food component present in sugar is:
protein
vitamins
carbohydrates
fats
Correct answer
protein
Which Article of the Indian Constitution refers to the Rights of Ministers with respect to the State Legislature?
Article 178
Article 177
Article 175
Article 176
Correct answer
Article 178
Which of the following books is an autobiography of the Indian politician LK Advani?
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
My Country My Life
My Times: An Autobiography
In Pursuit of Justice: An Autobiography
Correct answer
Wings of Fire: An Autobiography
Assessment of the country’s GDP growth, external balance and fiscal balance are presented in which part of the budget document?
Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
Appropriation bill
Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
Macroeconomic Framework Statement
Correct answer
Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
At the time of launch of the Smart Cities Mission, how many cities were proposed to be covered under this scheme?
100
50
75
25
Correct answer
100
Lavani is a traditional dance of which of the following states?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Himachal Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
Living organisms have been on Earth for how much percent of Earth's history?
80%
20%
60%
40%
Correct answer
80%
The Arms Act was passed in _____ that prevented Indians from keeping arms without an appropriate license.
1909
1897
1878
1912
Correct answer
1909
In which of the following states are Aus, Boro and Aman paddy crops grown in a year?
Punjab
Odisha
Haryana
Uttarakhand
Correct answer
Punjab
Ghanakanta Bora Borbayan has been conferred the Padma Shri award for his contribution to which of the following fields?
Bhortal
Bagurumba
Sattriya
Chhau
Correct answer
Bhortal
Who is the author of the book ‘The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life’s Journey’?
Jake LaMotta
Eugene J Bullard
Roberto Duran
Muhammad Ali
Correct answer
Jake LaMotta
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.