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 financial year in the Indian economy runs from .
1 January to 31 May
1 April to 30 June
1 June to 31 March
1 April to 31 March
Correct answer
1 January to 31 May
Which of the following is the state of origin of the Odissi dance form?
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh
Which of the following trains of India is the fastest (as per trial runs), as of April 2022?
Vande Bharat Express (Train 18)
Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express
Howrah Rajdhani Express
Howrah Ranchi Shatabdi Express
Correct answer
Vande Bharat Express (Train 18)
Ghiyasuddin Balban (1265-1286 AD), ruler of the Slave dynasty, took up the title of .
Nur-al-Din (light of the faith)
NurMahall (light of the palace)
Zil-Ilahi (Shadow of God)
JahanPanah (protector of the world)
Correct answer
Nur-al-Din (light of the faith)
What is the chemical formula of baking soda?
NaHCO3
NH4Cl
Na2CO3
CaSO4
Correct answer
NaHCO3
Which of the following is the standard means by which elections are conducted in India?
Blockchain
Ballot paper
Electronic Voting Machine
Correct answer
Blockchain
As per Census 2011, which of the following is India’s most populated metropolitan city?
Kolkata
Mumbai
Delhi
Chennai
Correct answer
Kolkata
Which of the following festivals is associated with Rajasthan?
Gudi Padwa
Bundi Utsav
Bonalu
Matho Narang
Correct answer
Gudi Padwa
Who among the following Indian musicians received the 'Best Original Song' award for his composition in 'Slumdog Millionaire', at Oscars 2009?
AR Rahman
Asha Bhosle
Lata Mangeshkar
Gulzar
Correct answer
AR Rahman
______ is the international air carrier of India and handles foreign traffic, which includes both cargo and passenger services.
Air India
Pawan Hans
Dove Airlines
Taj Air
Correct answer
Air India
As per the new tax regime of India, what is the exemption limit of income tax for financial year 2022-23?
Up to ₹5,00,000
Up to ₹1,00,000
Up to ₹7,50,000
Up to ₹2,50,000
Correct answer
Up to ₹5,00,000
Who among the following became the first woman Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India in February 2022?
Madhuri Dixit
Supriya Sule
Smriti Irani
Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit
Correct answer
Madhuri Dixit
Namita talks about an example of metamorphic rock. Which of the following can it be?
Halite
Marble
Limestone
Shale
Correct answer
Halite
Who among the following was NOT a ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty?
Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq
Rukunuddin Tughlaq
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Correct answer
Muhammad-Bin-Tughlaq
What is the chemical name of the ionic compound NaCl?
Lithium chloride
Cesium fluoride
Calcium iodide
Sodium chloride
Correct answer
Lithium chloride
______ indicates the realm of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.
Atmosphere
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Correct answer
Atmosphere
What was the pedestrian path for devotees to wave in homage to Stupa called in Buddhist architecture?
Medhi
Torana
Anda
Chattra
Correct answer
Medhi
Which of the following Acts of 1947 regulates the Indian labour law with regard to trade unions as well as individual workmen?
Indian Councils Act
Charter Act
Rowlatt Act
Industrial Disputes Act
Correct answer
Indian Councils Act
Which team won the UEFA European Football Championship 2020?
England
Spain
Germany
Italy
Correct answer
England
Savi is suffering from Kwashiorkor. Which of the following deficiencies causes it?
Deficiency of iron
Deficiency of protein
Deficiency of calcium
Deficiency of vitamin A
Correct answer
Deficiency of iron
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.