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 Cave of Bagh, which are a marvellous vestige of Indian rock -cut architecture, are situated in:
Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Punjab
Correct answer
Chhattisgarh
Which of the following planets has no satellite of its own?
Jupiter
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Correct answer
Jupiter
The Urban learning Internship Program (TULIP), launched in June 2020, is a joint initiative of:
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
Correct answer
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
In honour of which saint did Akbar build Fatehpur Sikri?
Sheikh Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
Sheikh Salim Chisti
Khwaja Pir Mohammad
Sheikh Nizamat Ullah
Correct answer
Sheikh Shihabuddin Suhrawardi
Who among the following is the author of the book '150 Years of Celebrating the Mahatma - the South African Legacy?
Frederic Tuten
Fareed Zakaria
Daniel Woodrell
Fakir Hassen
Correct answer
Frederic Tuten
Which of the following posts is a constitutional post under Article 76 of the constitution of:
Solicitor General of India
Additional Standing Counsels
Additional Solicitor General
Attorney - General of India
Correct answer
Solicitor General of India
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise about ______ islands.
472
372
572
672
Correct answer
472
Which of the following is the largest component of natural gas?
Methanol
Methane
Ethane
Ethanol
Correct answer
Methanol
Kakinada, which enjoys a special place in the gas pipeline network of India, is located in:
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh
Sindhi poet and writer Vasdev Mohi was selected for the Saraswati Samman, 2019. This award is given annually by:
JRD & Sir Ratan Tata Trusts
Azim Premji Foundation
KK Birla Foundation
Infosys Foundation
Correct answer
JRD & Sir Ratan Tata Trusts
Who was the first woman to be elected as the President of Indian National Congress?
Indira Gandhi
Sucheta Kripalani
Nellie Sengupta
Annie Besant
Correct answer
Indira Gandhi
What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for appointment as Governor of a state?
30 years
35 years
21 years
25 years
Correct answer
30 years
India secured the _______ rank in the 12th edition of the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI 2020) which measured the environmental performance of 180 countries.
178th
108th
168th
138th
Correct answer
178th
In which State/Union Territory is the Jog Waterfall located?
Punjab
Karnataka
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh
Correct answer
Punjab
Which acid does vinegar contain?
Citric acid
Acetic acid
Tartaric acid
Nitric acid
Correct answer
Citric acid
Who among the following received the 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award' in 2020?
Sachin Tendulkar
Suresh Raina
Rohit Sharma
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Correct answer
Sachin Tendulkar
Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India provides that Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the official language of the Union?
Article 343 (2)
Article 343 (1)
Article 343 (3)
Article 344 (1)
Correct answer
Article 343 (2)
Which of the following is NOT a product made from crude oil?
Asphalt
Anthracite
Diesel
Gasoline
Correct answer
Asphalt
Which of the following is called the Powerhouse of the cell?
Plasma membrane
Mitochondria
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Correct answer
Plasma membrane
Who among the following was appointed as the interim CEO of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) in July 2020?
Hemang Amin
Santosh Rangnekar
Rahul Johri
Sundar Raman
Correct answer
Hemang Amin
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.