Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Ghoomar dance form was developed by which of the following tribes to worship Goddess Saraswati?
Gujjar
Sahariya
Gond
Bhil
Correct answer
Gujjar
Calcium hypochlorite is commonly known as ______________.
bordex mixture
bleaching powder
laughing gas
gunpowder
Correct answer
bordex mixture
The 31st South East Asian Games were held in ________.
Malaysia
Singapore
Indonesia
Vietnam
Correct answer
Malaysia
Which of the following statement regarding the Deccan Plateau is correct?
The Deccan Plateau has almost the same height through its expanse.
The Deccan Plateau is higher on the east and west ends and slopes towards the center.
The Deccan Plateau is higher in the west and slopes gently eastwards.
The Deccan Plateau is higher in the east and slopes gently westwards.
Correct answer
The Deccan Plateau has almost the same height through its expanse.
‘Mein Kampf’ of Adolf Hitler was originally written in which of the following languages?
Japanese
English
German
French
Correct answer
Japanese
Which of the following pair of compound–general formulas is correct?
I. Alkenes – CnH2n
II. Alkanes – CnH2n−1
Only II
Only I
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
Correct answer
Only II
‘The Unblemished One’, a dance film by ________, has won two awards at the White Unicorn International Film Festival (WUIFF) in the categories of ‘Experimental Film’ and ‘Film on Women.’
Chitra Visweswaran
Anjana Ghonasgi
Deepa Mehta
Oopali Operajita
Correct answer
Chitra Visweswaran
Vijayanagara empire was founded in which of the following years?
1210
1315
1336
1368
Correct answer
1210
Who among the following Indian classical dancers, who popularised the Odissi dance form both in India and all over the world, received the honour of Padma Vibhushan in 2000?
Pankaj Charan Das
Kelucharan Mohapatra
Rahul Acharya
Debasis Patnaik
Correct answer
Pankaj Charan Das
The difference between a farmer’s output over and above his on-farm consumption is known as _________.
consumer surplus
marketable surplus
foreign consumption
domestic consumption
Correct answer
consumer surplus
Which of the following can be used as an instant energy booster?
Garlic
Coriander
Lemon
Banana
Correct answer
Garlic
Trichloromethane is the IUPAC name of _______.
glycerol
bleaching powder
benzene hexachloride
chloroform
Correct answer
glycerol
Which of the following options is correctly matched?
Units of force – Joule, Horsepower, Torr
Units of work done – Newton, Pascal, Bar
Units of pressure – Pascal, Bar and Torr
Units of volume – Kilogram, Gram, Metre
Correct answer
Units of force – Joule, Horsepower, Torr
The Rolling plan was implemented between which two five-year plans?
Fourth and Fifth
Sixth and Seventh
Second and Third
Fifth and Sixth
Correct answer
Fourth and Fifth
With which of the following institutions is the name of Madan Mohan Malaviya associated?
Banaras Hindu University
Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College
Fort William College
Hindu College
Correct answer
Banaras Hindu University
The first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award for public service is ____________.
MS Subbulakshmi
Zakir Hussain
Bhimsen Joshi
Bismillah Khan
Correct answer
MS Subbulakshmi
Which of the following rule is used to find the direction of magnetic field associated with a current carrying conductor?
Left hand rule
Fleming’s right-hand rule
Maxwell’s corkscrew rule
Fleming’s left-hand rule
Correct answer
Left hand rule
Which of the following is a part of celestial objects?
I. Stars
II. Planets
III. Moon
Only I and III
Only I and II
I, II and III
Only II and III
Correct answer
Only I and III
Under whose leadership was the 42nd Amendment Act passed?
Morarji Desai
Rajiv Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Charan Singh
Correct answer
Morarji Desai
What is the meaning of the medals "Tong Xin" given at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?
Together we Can Achieve
Together for a Shared Future
Together for a Successful Future
Together as One
Correct answer
Together we Can Achieve
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.