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 is the author of the book ‘Fearless Governance’?
Kiran Bedi
Jaswant Singh
Arun Shourie
MJ Akbar
Correct answer
Kiran Bedi
Which of the following is an example of a public sector bank in India?
Federal Bank
HDFC Bank
Axis Bank
Punjab National Bank
Correct answer
Federal Bank
Which of the following was an integral part of the Indo-Islamic form of architecture?
Domes
Shutter windows
Tall and steep slopes
Square roofs
Correct answer
Domes
Which scheme of Rajasthan launched in 2022 provides the rural girls of the state with scholarship schemes?
Udaan
STARS Project
SAMARTH
Vision 2035
Correct answer
Udaan
Who among the following was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja?
Skandagupta
Samudragupta
Chandragupta I
Vishnugupta
Correct answer
Skandagupta
What is the capital of India's neighbouring country Myanmar?
Dhaka
Naypyidaw
Thimphu
Beijing
Correct answer
Dhaka
Laho is a folk dance of ________.
Meghalaya
Manipur
Kerala
Maharashtra
Correct answer
Meghalaya
Which Article provides freedom to manage its own affairs in matters of religion?
Article 210
Article 5
Article 26
Article 370
Correct answer
Article 210
Who among the following was the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic Games?
Abhinav Bindra
Saina Nehwal
Anju Bobby George
Mahesh Bhupathi
Correct answer
Abhinav Bindra
Which of the following is the largest gland in the human body?
Pancreas
Pineal
Liver
Hypothalamus
Correct answer
Pancreas
Who has the power to abolish or create legislative council in the state?
Parliament
High court of the concerned state
President
Chief minister of the concerned state
Correct answer
Parliament
Which of the following festivals is devoted to worshipping the Sun and celebrated mainly by the people of Bihar?
Bohag Bihu
Ugadi
Chhath Puja
Lohri
Correct answer
Bohag Bihu
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was launched in ______.
1994
1999
1992
1995
Correct answer
1994
Cobalt therapy is the medical use of ____________ rays from the radioisotope cobalt60 to treat conditions such as cancer.
alpha
beta
gamma
Ultraviolet
Correct answer
alpha
Amjad Ali Khan is associated with which instrument?
Veena
Nadaswaram
Sarangi
Sarod
Correct answer
Veena
In coastal areas, during the night, wind blows from land to sea because:
low pressure is created on land
land cools slower than water
water cools slower than land
high pressure is created at sea
Correct answer
low pressure is created on land
‘Kathakali’ is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
Manipur
Kerala
Karnataka
Assam
Correct answer
Manipur
Which state is the leading producer of sugarcane in India, as of April 2022?
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Which organelle is found both in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Ribosome
Golgi bodies
Mitochondria
Lysosome
Correct answer
Ribosome
Who defeated Maharana Pratap in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576?
Jahangir
Harihara I
Akbar
Nizam Shah
Correct answer
Jahangir
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.