Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
In which year was the famous sitar player Pt. Ravi Shankar awarded the Bharat Ratna?
1998
1999
1996
1995
Correct answer
1998
Which of the following is NOT a national political party?
Bahujan Samaj Party
National Conference
Bhartiya Janata Party
Indian National Congress
Correct answer
Bahujan Samaj Party
In ______ the Mughal emperor appointed the Company as the Diwan of the provinces of Bengal.
1770
1754
1750
1765
Correct answer
1770
In which of the following Articles, is it mentioned that Directive Principles are NOT justiciable?
Article 37
Article 40
Article 38
Article 39
Correct answer
Article 37
The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his office is charged on the ______ of India.
Contingency fund
Estimates fund
Consolidated fund
Public accounts fund
Correct answer
Contingency fund
‘The Godfather of Soul’ is an autobiography of __________, who was one of the greatest singers.
Tina Turner
Kurt Cobain
Johnny Cash
James Brown
Correct answer
Tina Turner
As of 15th March 2021, how many women judges are there in the Supreme Court of India?
5
2
4
3
Correct answer
5
Ustad Allauddin Khan, the legendary sarod player, was from which of the following gharanas of music?
Kasur-Patiala
Benaras
Maihar
Rangeela
Correct answer
Kasur-Patiala
Which folk dance represents a mock fight between Goddess Durga and Mahishasura?
Bhangra
Raslila
Kalbelia
Dandiya Raas
Correct answer
Bhangra
By which of the following names are the valleys situated between the lesser Himalaya and Shiwaliks known?
Marg
Bet
Duns
Tarai
Correct answer
Marg
The autobiography of Nirad C Chaudhari is __________
The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian
Matters of Discretion
The Race of My Life
An Autobiography of a Yogi
Correct answer
The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian
In which of the following places was the first edition of the World Para Table Tennis Championships held in 1990?
Assen, Netherlands
Granada, Spain
Beijing, China
Lasko, Slovenia
Correct answer
Assen, Netherlands
Capital adequacy ratio for a NBFC – MFI is ______.
15% of the aggregate deposits
8% of the aggregate deposits
15% of the aggregate risk weighted assets
11% of the aggregate risk weighted assets
Correct answer
15% of the aggregate deposits
Which of the following war ended with the treaty of Salbai?
Third Battle of Panipat
Battle of Buxar
First anglo Maratha War
Second Anglo-Maratha War
Correct answer
Third Battle of Panipat
Which of the following liquids can dissolve noble metals such as gold and platinum?
Formic acid
Aqua regia
Acetic acid
Chloroform
Correct answer
Formic acid
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games bronze medallist, Manoj Sarkar, is associated with which of the following events?
Shooting
Badminton
Table tennis
Athletics
Correct answer
Shooting
Which of the following is a severe form of malnutrition that commonly affects infants and toddlers, most often around the age of weaning through age 5?
Bacterial meningitis
Diarrhoea
Pneumonia
Kwashiorkor
Correct answer
Bacterial meningitis
The last Sub-Section (k) on the education of children was added in 2002 as a part of the Fundamental Duties. The same Amendment also introduced _________ in the Constitution.
Article 48A
Article 21A
Article 32A
Article 11A
Correct answer
Article 48A
In 1856, Governor-General ______ decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal king and after his death none of his descendants would be recognised as kings - they would just be called princes.
Canning
Cornwallis
Hastings
Munro
Correct answer
Canning
Which physical theory explains the generation of thrust by rocket engines, jet engines and deflating balloons?
Newton’s laws of motion
Exclusion principle
Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction
Laws of thermodynamics
Correct answer
Newton’s laws of motion
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.