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 Communist Party of India was founded at ________ in October 1920.
Calcutta
Britain
Lahore
Tashkent
Correct answer
Calcutta
Which of the following festivals is observed by the tribal people of Jharkhand?
Nongkrem
Losar
Suata
Bhagta Parab
Correct answer
Nongkrem
The Tripartite Struggle, also known as the Kannauj Triangle Wars, took place in the 8th and 9th centuries, between which of these three great Indian dynasties?
The Paramars, The Chauhans The Gahadavalas
The Palas, The Pratiharas and The Rashtrakutas
The Pandayas, The Pratiharas and The Rashtrakutas
The Cholas, The Pratiharas and The Rashtrakutas
Correct answer
The Paramars, The Chauhans The Gahadavalas
The All-India Khilafat Conference in November 1919 took place at:
Lucknow
Delhi
Bombay
Lahore
Correct answer
Lucknow
Which series of satellite carrying Very High-Resolution Radiometer (VHRR) provides valuable observations of temperature, cloud cover, wind and related weather phenomena?
IRS series
GSAT series
INSAT series
SROSS series
Correct answer
IRS series
Which chemical element with atomic number is 31?
Alumunium
Gallium
Indium
Thallium
Correct answer
Alumunium
Which of the following is a temperate marine climate with substantial rainfall in all seasons?
Am
BSh
BSk
Cfb
Correct answer
Am
Which of the following pair of plant disease–microorganisms is correct?
I. Citrus canker – Virus
II. Rust of wheat – Fungi
Only II
Neither I nor II
Only I
Both I and II
Correct answer
Only II
Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
Lord Ripon
Lord Northbrook
Lord Lytton
Lord Dufferin
Correct answer
Lord Ripon
Which was the first city in the world to have hosted both, the summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games?
Tokyo
Sydney
New York
Beijing
Correct answer
Tokyo
Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the power to the President to convene a joint sitting of the both the Houses of Parliament?
Article 331
Article 105
Article 108
Article 85
Correct answer
Article 331
The famous musician, Appa Jalgaonkar is associated with which musical instrument?
Harmonium
Tabla
Sarod
Violin
Correct answer
Harmonium
In an ecosystem, vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels is called ______.
levelling
grouping
ramification
stratification
Correct answer
levelling
High growth rate with use of modern technology and self-reliance of the economy could be achieved only if:
benefits of economic prosperity reach the poor people
benefits of economic prosperity reach the rich people
the economy participates in international trade
it is a capitalist economy
Correct answer
benefits of economic prosperity reach the poor people
Which of the following is a radioisotope of hydrogen?
Xenon
Technetium
Thorium
Tritium
Correct answer
Xenon
Which of the following pair of compound name - formula is correct?
I. Hydrogen chloride - H2Cl
II. Hydrogen sulphide - HS2
Only II
Neither I nor II
Only I
Both I and II
Correct answer
Only II
The National Commission on Agriculture (1976) of India has classified social forestry into how many categories?
5
2
3
4
Correct answer
5
As per the 75th NSS report, ______ has the lowest number of literate females in the state, with the female literacy percentage for the state pegged at 57.6%.
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Correct answer
Rajasthan
In which of the following years Sikandar Lodi founded Agra?
1506 CE
1504 CE
1499 CE
1508 CE
Correct answer
1506 CE
In case of first false start in a running event, the athlete(s) shall be ___________.
disqualified
can restart
warned
suspended
Correct answer
disqualified
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.