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 term ‘Follow – On’ is used in which of the following games/sports?
Hockey
Cricket
Badminton
Football
Correct answer
Hockey
Which Gharana was propounded by Bade Fateh Ali Khan and Ali Baksh Jarnail Khan?
Gwalior Gharana
Agra Gharana
Patiala Gharana
Bhendi Bazaar Gharana
Correct answer
Gwalior Gharana
As of April 2022, which of the following features of citizenship given in the Constitution of India is NOT true?
The Constitution of India provides for single citizenship.
The UK Constitution inspired this notion of citizenship.
People can benefit from the development of advantages merely by becoming citizens.
The ability to vote and be elected to positions such as President and Member of Parliament is accessible to Indians around the world.
Correct answer
The Constitution of India provides for single citizenship.
Violin virtuoso L Subramaniam is famous for which of the following genres of music globally?
Jazz
Hindustani music
Carnatic music
Rock
Correct answer
Jazz
Who among the following was the first president of Indian Olympic Association?
Suresh Kalmadi
N. Ramachandran
Vijay Kumar Malhotra
Sir Dorabji Tata
Correct answer
Suresh Kalmadi
In which of the following sessions did the congress split into two factions?
Calcutta Session of 1907
Surat Session of 1907
Nagpur Session of 1907
Chotanagpur Session of 1908
Correct answer
Calcutta Session of 1907
Which of the following was NOT an aim of the satellite INSAT-1B?
Protecting the national borders
TV communication
Weather forecasting
Disaster warning
Correct answer
Protecting the national borders
When was the voting age reduced to 18 in India?
In 2004
In 1998
In 1991
In 1989
Correct answer
In 2004
Which of the following pair of compound name – formula is correct?
I. Calcium oxide – Ca2O
II. Aluminum Oxide – Al2O3
Only I
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Only II
Correct answer
Only I
What is the average temperature of Chennai in cold season?
20° - 21° Celsius
32° - 33° Celsius
24° - 25° Celsius
29° - 30° Celsius
Correct answer
20° - 21° Celsius
Which state in India has the highest percentage of the Hindu population in 2011?
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Himachal Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
Who among the following is related to the Lucknow Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak?
Pandit Birju Maharaj
Padma Subrahmanyam
Sonal Mansingh
Guru Bipin Singh
Correct answer
Pandit Birju Maharaj
Conifers, cycads and ginkgo plants belong to which of the following plant groups?
Gymnosperm
Angiosperm
Pteridophyta
Bryophyta
Correct answer
Gymnosperm
Movement of fault lines can cause:
a flood
sudden rain
an earthquake
a storm
Correct answer
a flood
Which of the following has similarity to Article 29(1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states “everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible”?
Directive Principles
Fundamental Rights
Cooperative Societies
Fundamental Duties
Correct answer
Directive Principles
In 1991, the Indian rupee was devalued in how many steps?
Four times
Three times
Once
Twice
Correct answer
Four times
Bhajan Sopori, a famous musician, is associated with which musical instrument?
Sarod
Shehnai
Santoor
Sitar
Correct answer
Sarod
Which of the following NOT true about Right to Religion in India?
A person may choose any religion or may choose not to follow any religion.
Everyone is free to choose a religion and practice that religion.
Freedom to profess, follow and propagate any religion.
Freedom for forcible conversions.
Correct answer
A person may choose any religion or may choose not to follow any religion.
Who co-invented the device called Cyclotron in 1934 along with Ernest Lawrence to investigate the nuclear structure?
JJ Thomson
Ernest Rutherford
MS Livingston
Enrico Fermi
Correct answer
JJ Thomson
________ is the currency in the hands of the public plus commercial bank reserves, also called ‘high-powered money’.
Desired reserve ratio
Excess reserves
Monetary base
Money multiplier
Correct answer
Desired reserve ratio
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.