Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Amoeba acquires its food through the process of ______.
photosynthesis
diffusion
endocytosis
exocytosis
Correct answer
photosynthesis
The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as _______.
Himachal Himalayas
Kumaon Himalayas
Punjab Himalayas
Kashmir Himalayas
Correct answer
Himachal Himalayas
Which of the following is NOT a pair of micronutrients?
Iodine and minerals
Calcium and fats
Minerals and iron
Iodine and iron
Correct answer
Iodine and minerals
Half of India’s population lives in just five states. Which of the following is one of those states?
Uttarakhand
Kerala
Gujarat
West Bengal
Correct answer
Uttarakhand
The largest dam in India, the Hirakud Dam, is built on which of the following rivers?
Tapi
Godavari
Kaveri
Mahanadi
Correct answer
Tapi
Which team has won the season 8 of Pro Kabbadi league?
Patna Pirates
Dabang Delhi KC
UP Yoddha
Bengaluru Bulls
Correct answer
Patna Pirates
Who among the following won the Formula One 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix?
Charles Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen
Carlos Sainz Jr.
Correct answer
Charles Leclerc
Which of the following Indian festivals celebrates the death of the demon king Ravana at the hands of Lord Rama?
Navratri
Dussehra
Diwali
Holi
Correct answer
Navratri
What is the name of the DIGI-book launched by NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)?
Innovations For You
Innovations and You
Innovations For All
Innovations for Youth
Correct answer
Innovations For You
Tendulkar Methodology is associated with the estimation of ______ in India.
unemployment
population size
poverty
national income
Correct answer
unemployment
Ashoka fought a war to conquer Kalinga. Kalinga was the ancient name of coastal ______.
Madras
Orissa
Bombay
Bengal
Correct answer
Madras
What is the meaning of the term Moraine?
Melting of accumulated snow
Material transported and deposited by glacier
Valley with vertical sides and wide floor
The higher level tributary
Correct answer
Melting of accumulated snow
Who is the author of the book ‘Train to Pakistan’?
Mulk Raj Anand
Khushwant Singh
Amitav Ghosh
Shashi Tharoor
Correct answer
Mulk Raj Anand
Which of the following is a Fundamental Right?
Right to fundamental duties
Right to elect
Right to information
Right to constitutional remedies
Correct answer
Right to fundamental duties
Which of the following states has one house in its state legislature?
Karnataka
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Correct answer
Karnataka
What is a common term used to measure poverty based on the income or consumption levels?
Vulnerability
Social exclusion
Poverty line
Poverty estimates
Correct answer
Vulnerability
In which of the following states is the Panna National Park located?
Odisha
Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Meghalaya
Correct answer
Odisha
As announced in the Union Budget of FY 2022, how many pilot projects are to be set up for coal gasification?
4
8
2
6
Correct answer
4
Which of the following pairs of autobiography and its author is INCORRECT?
Unbreakable - Mary Kom
The Test of My Life - Kapil Dev
Playing It My Way - Sachin Tendulkar
Ace Against Odds - Sania Mirza
Correct answer
Unbreakable - Mary Kom
India won eight Olympic gold medals in which sport till 2020?
Boxing
10m air rifle
Wrestling
Field hockey
Correct answer
Boxing
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.