Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
What is the stone-like disc seen at the top of the temple in Odisha and nearby district's Temple architecture called?
Kalasha
Antarala
Amalaka
Jagati
Correct answer
Kalasha
______ was appointed the new Foreign Secretary of India in April 2022.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Meenakshi Lekhi
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Correct answer
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Who among the following has sung the famous Bollywood song 'Channa Mereya'?
Neeti Mohan
Arijit Singh
Shreya Ghoshal
Sukhbir
Correct answer
Neeti Mohan
Who among the following is the co-founder of Darpana Academy of Performing Arts?
Pt Birju Maharaj
Uday Shankar
Mallika Sarabhai
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Correct answer
Pt Birju Maharaj
Abolition of Titles comes under __________.
Cultural and Educational rights
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom
Right to Equality
Correct answer
Cultural and Educational rights
Who among the following was one of the founders of the Deccan Education Society (1884)?
Dadoba Pandurang
V R Shinde
Tulsi Ram
G G Agarkar
Correct answer
Dadoba Pandurang
Who became the Chief Minister of Punjab after the 2022 state elections?
Bhagwant Mann
Sukhbir Singh Badal
Charanjit Singh Channi
Raghav Chadha
Correct answer
Bhagwant Mann
Who among the following founded the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental college?
Sri Aurobindo
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Correct answer
Sri Aurobindo
One Astronomical Unit and one Parsec are units of _________.
current
mass
length
volume
Correct answer
current
______ was the first Indian woman to become the president of the Indian National Congress.
Sarojini Naidu
Aruna Asaf Ali
Sucheta Kripalani
Ashalata Sen
Correct answer
Sarojini Naidu
Sonal Mansingh was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1987. She is a trained ______ dancer.
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Bihu
Correct answer
Manipuri
As per Census 2011, what is the female literacy rate of India (provide an approximate range)?
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
Correct answer
80-89%
Which cultural festival of India held at Shilpgram, is a ten day feast of classical dances, folk art and light music?
Taj Mahotsav
Natyanjali Utsav
Nishagandhi Festival
Mamallapuram Utsav
Correct answer
Taj Mahotsav
Which of the following is NOT a part of Buddhist stupas?
Harmika
Gopura
Anda
Chhatra
Correct answer
Harmika
With which of the following countries does India NOT share a land border?
Bangladesh
China
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
Correct answer
Bangladesh
Which ancient Indian sport pits crowds of brave young men against angry bulls?
Kho-Kho
Jallikattu
Kabaddi
Mallakhamb
Correct answer
Kho-Kho
In which year was the Border Roads Organisation established?
1954
1966
1960
1958
Correct answer
1954
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has been approved extension by the Union Cabinet till:
January 2023
October 2022
September 2022
November 2022
Correct answer
January 2023
Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia is a well-known:
tabla-player
sitarist
vocalist
flutist
Correct answer
tabla-player
Since which year did the IPL start?
2010
2007
2008
2009
Correct answer
2010
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.