Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
All the changes in the weather are driven by the ______.
moon
sun
stars
Jovian planets
Correct answer
moon
The HVJ gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat to Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh passes through which state?
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Correct answer
Jharkhand
Tapeworm belongs to which group of the animal kingdom?
Annelida
Platyhelminthes
Porifera
Coelenterata
Correct answer
Annelida
Which of the following is an Indian game of snake boat race?
Kho-Kho
Vallam kali
Mallakhamb
Field hockey
Correct answer
Kho-Kho
The judiciary has the power to strike down particular laws passed by the Parliament if it believes that these are a violation of the basic structure of the Constitution. This is called ______.
Judicial review
dispute resolution
judicial activism
public interest litigation
Correct answer
Judicial review
Who among the following won a silver medal in the Summer Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)?
Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Bajrang Punia
Lovlina Borgohain
PV Sindhu
Correct answer
Ravi Kumar Dahiya
Who became the new Chief Minister of Punjab in March 2022?
Navjot Singh Sidhu
Amarinder Singh
Bhagwant Mann
Arvind Kejriwal
Correct answer
Navjot Singh Sidhu
Which of the following gases shields the surface of earth from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun?
Carbon monoxide
Ozone
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Correct answer
Carbon monoxide
Which of the following is an example of contact force?
Electrostatic force
Muscular force
Gravitational force
Magnetic force
Correct answer
Electrostatic force
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma is known for which classical dance form?
Manipuri
Kuchipudi
Odissi
Mohiniyattam
Correct answer
Manipuri
Who among the following won the Formula One 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen
Charles Leclerc
Sebastian Vettel
Lewis Hamilton
Correct answer
Max Verstappen
Which of the following awards has been conferred upon Kailash Kher?
Padma Bhushan
Bharat Ratna
Padma Shri
Padma Vibhushan
Correct answer
Padma Bhushan
When tax collection exceeds the required expenditure, the budget is said to be in _______.
deficit
surplus
economic spread
balance
Correct answer
deficit
Lactic acid is commonly found in _______.
tomatoes
milk
vinegar
cumin
Correct answer
tomatoes
Which of the following fundamental rights deals with ‘Protection of Interests of Minorities’?
Right to Equality
Educational and Cultural Rights
Right to Freedom
Right Against Exploitation
Correct answer
Right to Equality
Which Act passed by British Government of India abolished the Council of India?
Indian Independence Act of 1947
India Council Act of 1892
Government of India Act of 1935
Charter Act of 1853
Correct answer
Indian Independence Act of 1947
As per Thermodynamics, ______ system cannot exchange both energy and mass with its surroundings.
artificial
isolated
open
closed
Correct answer
artificial
According to the data from the economic think-tank, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), which of the following states witnessed the lowest unemployment rate as of January 2022?
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Haryana
Correct answer
Telangana
At which place in India does the river Yamuna meet the river Ganges?
Prayagraj
Lucknow
Varanasi
Sitapur
Correct answer
Prayagraj
According to the Indian Constitution, what is the tenure of the members of the State Legislative Council in India?
10 years
3 years
4 years
6 years
Correct answer
10 years
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.