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 element group of the periodic table are fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine included?
Actinides
Chalcogen
Lanthanides
Halogen
Correct answer
Actinides
Which of the following funds was created in 2005 to channelise funds received from disinvestment proceeds of PSUs?
National Public Fund
National Investment Fund
Disinvestment Fund
New Investment Fund
Correct answer
National Public Fund
The world famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj was the face of the KalkaBindadin gharana of ____________.
Dharwad
Lucknow
Bhopal
Agra
Correct answer
Dharwad
A Supreme Court or High Court judge can be removed by the Parliament by ___________.
simple majority
both simple and two third majority
special majority
two third majority
Correct answer
simple majority
What is the valency of Boron?
2
3
4
1
Correct answer
2
Which of the following chemicals are vastly used in the gunpowder of fireworks?
Silver nitrate and charcoal
Silver nitrate and sulphur
Potassium sulphate and Phosphorous
Potassium nitrate, sulphur and charcoal
Correct answer
Silver nitrate and charcoal
Who among the following was the first woman to learn the all-male style of Kathakali and was also the founder of Darpana Academy Of Performing Arts that caters to various performing arts like dance, music, drama and puppetry?
Vidyagauri Adkar
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Anjali Mehra
Niveditha Arjun
Correct answer
Vidyagauri Adkar
Which of the following regions has more seasonal contrast than other regions of India?
Interiors of India
Coastal areas of India
Hilly areas of India
Islands of India
Correct answer
Interiors of India
Thiruvathira is a cultural festival of which of the following Indian states?
Karnataka
Kerala
Telangana
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Karnataka
Which of the following Indian states was the first state to sign a subsidiary alliance with the British?
Hyderabad
Cochin
Travancore
Maratha
Correct answer
Hyderabad
How much time was taken to frame the Constitution of India?
3 years, 6 months and 23 days
2 years, 11 months and 18 days
4 years, 3 months and 29 days
1 year, 10 months and 15 days
Correct answer
3 years, 6 months and 23 days
In which year did Teejanbai, the well- known artist of Pandavani music win the Padma Vibhushan?
2020
2019
2021
2017
Correct answer
2020
The famous musician Ustad Sultan Khan is associated with which musical instrument?
Drums
Sarangi
Tabla
Flute
Correct answer
Drums
Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes the concept of ‘untouchability’ and prohibits its practice in any shape or form?
Article 20
Article 17
Article 18
Article 19
Correct answer
Article 20
The ______ is a domestic first-class cricket competition played in India.
BC Roy Trophy
Duleep Trophy
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gold Cup
Beighton Cup
Correct answer
BC Roy Trophy
Which of the following statement is correct according to plate tectonics?
A tectonic plate is a massive, regularly-shaped slab of solid rock.
The theory of plate tectonics proposes that the earth’s lithosphere is divided into seven major and some minor plates.
Plates move vertically over the asthenosphere as rigid units.
A tectonic plate is composed of only continental lithosphere.
Correct answer
A tectonic plate is a massive, regularly-shaped slab of solid rock.
_____ is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank absorbs liquidity from banks against the collateral of eligible government securities under the LAF.
SDF Rate
Reverse Repo Rate
Bank Rate
Repo Rate
Correct answer
SDF Rate
The Battle of Tukaroi also known as the Battle of Bajhaura or the Battle of Mughulmar was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Bengal Sultanate in which of the following year?
1595
1585
1532
1575
Correct answer
1595
Which of the following is NOT an allotrope of carbon?
Trisulfur
Diamond
Lonsdaleite
Graphite
Correct answer
Trisulfur
Which of the following is the dominant wind that prevails during the cold season (winter season) in India?
Permanent Westerlies winds
Permanent Easterlies winds
South-West trade winds
North-East trade winds
Correct answer
Permanent Westerlies winds
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.