Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which of the following railway zones has recently completed 100% electrification of its entire route?
South Central Railway
Konkan Railway
Harbour Railway
North Eastern Railway
Correct answer
South Central Railway
Who of the following founded the Atmiya Samaj?
Swami Vivekananda
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Dayananda Saraswati
Correct answer
Swami Vivekananda
Aparna Satheesan, who won the prestigious National Nritya Shiromani Award 2022, is associated with which of the following dance forms?
Sattriya
Kuchipudi
Mohiniattam
Kathak
Correct answer
Sattriya
_____________ is a motion moved by a member to cut short the debate on a matter before the House.
Closure
No-Confidence
Privilege
Censure
Correct answer
Closure
The Battle of Khanwa was fought between:
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
Babur and Rana Sangha
Sher Shah Suri and Rana Sangha
Babur and Sher Shah Suri
Correct answer
Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
Which of the following is the oldest Veda?
Rigveda
Atharvaveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Correct answer
Rigveda
Which of the statements given below is correct?
I. Deforestation reduces the amount of CO2 in the air.
II. Carbon dioxide (CO2) gets fixed and does not diffuse into the air.
Only I
neither I nor II
Both I and II
Only II
Correct answer
Only I
Who became the first Governor–General of Bengal in 1773?
Robert Clive
Warren Hastings
Thomas Munro
Charles Cornwallis
Correct answer
Robert Clive
Which of the following is NOT an institutional factor for agriculture?
Land reforms
Electricity
Size of fields
Land tenure
Correct answer
Land reforms
As per the 2011 census, which of the following states of India has the least population?
Sikkim
Bihar
Kerala
Chhattisgarh
Correct answer
Sikkim
Pandit Ram Narayan was associated with which musical instrument?
Flute
Sarod
Sarangi
Guitar
Correct answer
Flute
Which of the following is an example of emulsion?
Milk
Mist
Gemstone
Clouds
Correct answer
Milk
India won the bronze medal (the only one won by India) in which team sports at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Basketball
Field hockey
Badminton
Table tennis
Correct answer
Basketball
_____________ won the women’s singles title at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament 2022.
PV Sindhu
Kirsty Gilmour
Ashmita Chaliha
Busanan Ongbamrungphan
Correct answer
PV Sindhu
According to the census 2011, the second highest populated metro in India is:
Bengaluru
Chennai
Delhi
Mumbai
Correct answer
Bengaluru
In which state of India is the Iravatanesvara temple situated?
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Rajasthan
Telangana
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Which of the following cities existed in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Harappa
Sanchi
Muziris
Ayodhya
Correct answer
Harappa
What is the atomic number of Carbon as per Mendeleev's Periodic Table?
3
6
1
10
Correct answer
3
The study of human populations including their size, composition and distribution across space and the process through which populations change is called _______.
ethnography
demography
topography
stenography
Correct answer
ethnography
Which of the following pairs of folk dance and the state associated with is INCORRECT?
Giddha - Punjab
Wancho - Arunachal Pradesh
Ghumar - Bihar
Nongkrem - Meghalaya
Correct answer
Giddha - Punjab
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.