Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
'Vaghya Murali' dance, associated with Lord Khandoba, originated in which state of India?
Maharashtra
Bihar
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Correct answer
Maharashtra
Who among the following is the first singer to be presented with India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna?
Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
Hariprasad Chaurasia
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi
Bismillah Khan
Correct answer
Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
Where was the Formula One 2013 Indian Grand Prix held?
Kari Motor Speedway
Chicane Circuit
Madras Motor Race Track
Buddh International Circuit
Correct answer
Kari Motor Speedway
Of the options listed below, the speed of sound is highest in__________ at 25°C.
Ethanol
Aluminium
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Correct answer
Ethanol
The core of the earth is mainly made up of ________.
nickel and silica
silica and magnesium
nickel and iron
silica and alumina
Correct answer
nickel and silica
PM-DevINE is the Prime Minister's development initiative for _______ India.
south-east
north-east
south-west
north-west
Correct answer
south-east
As per Census 2011, under which of the following ranges does the literacy rate in India fall?
90%-95%
50%-55%
30%-35%
70%-75%
Correct answer
90%-95%
Who among the following emphasised the worship of God as Nirankar (formless) in Punjab, India?
Guru Gobind Singh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Baba Dayal Das
Baba Ram Singh
Correct answer
Guru Gobind Singh
Starch in potatoes reacts with _________, turning to a blue colour.
Fluorine
Bromine
Iodine
Chlorine
Correct answer
Fluorine
Indrani Rahman was associated with which classical dance of India?
I. Bharatanatyam dance
II. Odissi dance
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
Only II
Only I
Correct answer
Neither I nor II
‘The Kiss of Life’ is the autobiography of who among the following persons?
Sanjay Suri
John Abraham
Dino Morea
Emraan Hashmi
Correct answer
Sanjay Suri
In which state of India is Bhogali Bihu festival celebrated?
Assam
Andhra Pradesh
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Assam
Paika is a martial folk dance popular in which of the following states?
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Odisha
Correct answer
Kerala
Who is the author of the book ‘Pride, Prejudice, and Punditry’?
Manish Sisosdia
Pranab Mukherjee
Amitav Ghosh
Shashi Tharoor
Correct answer
Manish Sisosdia
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A post-anal tail is present in Chordates.
Mollusca is the largest animal phylum.
Ctenophores are commonly known as sea walnuts.
Locust is an example of Arthropoda.
Correct answer
A post-anal tail is present in Chordates.
Which of the following teams won the Ranji trophy for the year 2019-20?
Mumbai
Bengal
Baroda
Saurashtra
Correct answer
Mumbai
At the beginning of November, the depression condition shifted over the Bay of Bengal. The transfer relates to a cyclical asset that generates rain above ________.
Andaman Sea
Japan sea
Caspian Sea
Pacific Ocean
Correct answer
Andaman Sea
In which of the following years was the Preamble of the Indian Constitution first amended?
1968
1955
1976
1988
Correct answer
1968
The Lion Capital was built to commemorate the historical event of _________ of Buddha.
Renunciation
Enlightenment
His death or Parinirvana
First sermon
Correct answer
Renunciation
Which of the following rivers is also known as 'Bhagirathi' at the place of its origin?
Brahmaputra
Yamuna
Indus
Ganga
Correct answer
Brahmaputra
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.