Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who among the following was the founder of the Shunga Dynasty (185 BC - 73 BC) ?
Bhagabhadra
Agnimitra
Vasumitra
Pushyamitra
Correct answer
Bhagabhadra
Which famous Indian Kathak dancer received the ‘Padma Vibhushan’ in 1986 ?
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Mallika Sarabhai
Guru Bipin Singh
Pandit Birju Maharaj
Correct answer
Rukmini Devi Arundale
The Festival of Salhesh is celebrated in the state of _____.
Tamil Nadu
Punjab
Gujarat
Bihar
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
When was the latest census conducted in India ?
2021
2005
2001
2011
Correct answer
2021
Which of the following neighbours of India has the highest population density ?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
China
Pakistan
Correct answer
Bangladesh
The breaking up of the rocks on the earth’s surface is called ______.
conurbation
weathering
desertification
flacking
Correct answer
conurbation
The foundation stone of 'Banas Dairy Sankul' scheme in Uttar Pradesh was laid by ______.
Narendra Singh Tomar
Amit Shah
Smriti Irani
Narendra Modi
Correct answer
Narendra Singh Tomar
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Fiat money is issued without any backing of an equivalent amount of gold or silver.
Money Multiplier is the ratio of money supply to the reserve money.
In Time Deposits, money can be withdrawn only after maturity or with a penalty before maturity.
Vault cash is also a part of the money supply.
Correct answer
Fiat money is issued without any backing of an equivalent amount of gold or silver.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides.
Non-metals are malleable.
Non-metals do not produce any sound.
Metals have low ionisation enthalpy.
Correct answer
Metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides.
Which of the following dance forms is performed by devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War?
Mayilattom
Therukoothu
Kavadi Aattam
Kummi
Correct answer
Mayilattom
Who among the following administers the union territories of India?
Chief Minister
President
Prime Minister
Member of Legislative Assembly
Correct answer
Chief Minister
Who among the following formed the Tattvabodhini Sabha in 1839?
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Debendranath Tagore
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Keshab Chandra Sen
Correct answer
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Who among the following was given the title of ‘Uttarapatha Swamin’?
Mahipala
Devapala
Dharmapala
Gopala
Correct answer
Mahipala
Pandit Ravi Shankar is famous for playing which of the following instruments?
Santoor
Sarod
Veena
Sitar
Correct answer
Santoor
Who among the following dancers was the first Odissi dancer of foreign origin to be conferred the Padma Shri in 2006?
Eri Nakamura
Ileana Citaristi
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Sofia Boutella
Correct answer
Eri Nakamura
Ocean acidification is the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth’s oceans, caused by the uptake of ________ from the atmosphere.
methane
carbon dioxide
nitrogen
argon
Correct answer
methane
Which Act was passed in 1929 prohibiting marriage of girls below 14 and boys below 18 years of age?
Pitt’s India Act
Sharda Act
Vernacular Press Act
Rowlett Act
Correct answer
Pitt’s India Act
Vinegar used in cooking contains which of the following compounds?
Methanol
Sodium sulphate
Ammonia
Acetic acid
Correct answer
Methanol
With respect to communication, ‘Doordarshan’ in India is a _______.
National web browser
National radio channel
National television channel
National newspaper
Correct answer
National web browser
How many medals in total did India win at the Summer Olympics 2020 (played in 2021)?
3
6
7
5
Correct answer
3
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.